TRAVEL GUIDE — BEVERLY HILLS
Beverly Hills Exotic & Luxury Car Guide: Rentals, Drives, Hotels & Dining
Updated April 2026 · Rentals, drives, hotels, dining · 5 min read
Planning an exotic or luxury car trip to Beverly Hills? This is your complete guide — where to rent, where to drive, where to stay, and where to eat. Built by enthusiasts for enthusiasts.
Rent an Exotic or Luxury Car
Ferraris, Lamborghinis, McLarens, Porsches, Rolls-Royces, and Bentleys from vetted Beverly Hills and West LA operators — each with their own inventory, delivery terms, and specialties. Rodeo Drive valet stands and Sunset Strip hotels turn into showrooms on weekends, and the right rental is the price of admission.
Drive the Best Roads
Mulholland Highway. Angeles Crest. Pacific Coast Highway. Nine of the country's most storied driving roads start within an hour of Beverly Hills — from the Santa Monica Mountains' switchback canyons to the open coastal sweep of PCH and the alpine air of the San Gabriels. It's the densest concentration of supercar-worthy pavement in California.
Stay in Luxury
The Beverly Hills Hotel on Sunset. The Peninsula on Little Santa Monica. The Maybourne and the Waldorf Astoria a few blocks apart on Wilshire. Beverly Hills is arguably the densest cluster of five-star hotels in the country, and the porte-cochères are part of the show — pull up in a Ferrari and you've already made the entrance.
Dine Well
Spago. Mr Chow. Crustacean. The Polo Lounge. Whether you want a Wolfgang Puck classic, a power-lunch institution, or a modern tasting menu, Beverly Hills' restaurant scene matches the cars parked at the valet stand.
Build Your Trip: Three Beverly Hills Weekends
Not sure where to start? Here are three ways to experience Beverly Hills in an exotic or luxury car — each designed around a different style of weekend.
The Canyon Weekend
For the driver who came to drive. Pick up a sharp-edged supercar — a Porsche 911 GT3, a McLaren, a Lamborghini Huracán — and head straight for Mulholland Highway. Run the Snake past the Rock Store at sunrise, drop down Decker Canyon to PCH for a Malibu lunch, then loop back through Stunt and Piuma. Check into the Beverly Hills Hotel for the night and finish with dinner in the Polo Lounge. The best driving roads in Southern California, bookended by the most iconic address in town.
The Rodeo Drive Weekend
The classic Beverly Hills weekend. Rent a Rolls-Royce Cullinan, a Bentley Flying Spur, or a convertible Ferrari Portofino — something the valet at The Peninsula will treat with reverence. Brunch at The Ivy, an afternoon on Rodeo Drive, cocktails at the Maybourne, and dinner at Spago. Wake up Sunday and run a slow, top-down lap of Sunset Boulevard out to the coast. Less about the road, more about the room you walk into.
The Coastal Day Trip
Pick up a grand tourer — an Aston Martin DB12, a Bentley Continental GT, or a Porsche 911 Cabriolet. Cruise Sunset west to PCH, head north through Malibu past Nobu and Carbon Beach, and continue all the way to Santa Barbara for a long lunch. Return at golden hour with the Pacific on your right. A one-day trip that feels like a getaway, with Beverly Hills as the bookend on both sides.
Events Worth Planning Around
June 20 – September 2026 — Hollywood Bowl Summer Season Opening night Saturday, June 20, with Halle Bailey, Darren Criss, and Renée Elise Goldsberry. The summer ritual for LA’s luxury crowd — picnic boxes from Spago, the LA Phil, John Williams, jazz nights. A convertible up Highland to the Bowl is the entire experience.
June 21, 2026 — Rodeo Drive Concours d’Elegance The 31st annual Father’s Day tradition closes Rodeo Drive to traffic for a day-long display of vintage and modern exotics. Free to the public, 10 AM to 4 PM. Arrive early; the curb space goes fast.
August 7–16, 2026 — Monterey Car Week (LA Departures) The supercar migration north begins on Sunset and PCH. A Ferrari, McLaren, or Rolls-Royce fits the weekend whether you make the full trip up to Pebble Beach or just join the convoy out of town.
September 13, 2026 — 78th Primetime Emmy Awards The biggest night for television takes over the Peacock Theater downtown. Pre-parties span the Beverly Hills Hotel and the Sunset Tower; the after-party valet line at the Governors Ball is one of the year’s best supercar sightings.
October 2026 (date TBA) — Academy Museum Gala The film industry’s premier black-tie evening, held at the Academy Museum on Wilshire. Anna Wintour-coordinated, Rolls-Royce-saturated, and the most fashion-forward valet line of the fall.
October 2026 (date TBA) — Petersen Automotive Museum Gala The signature black-tie evening for LA’s car-culture elite, held at the Petersen on Wilshire’s Miracle Mile. The Bugatti, Pagani, and Rolls-Royce count in the valet line is unmatched anywhere in the city.
Early November 2026 (date TBA) — Baby2Baby Gala A-list charity gala that consistently outdraws most awards shows for celebrity attendance. Pacific Design Center setting; Bentley and Rolls-Royce dominate the curb.
November 2026 (date TBA) — Rodeo Drive Holiday Lighting Celebration The annual kickoff to holiday season closes all three blocks of Rodeo Drive for an evening of lights, music, and people-watching. A Rolls-Royce Cullinan or Bentley Bentayga makes the slow cruise feel like an event.
November 20–29, 2026 — Los Angeles Auto Show The West Coast’s biggest auto event runs ten days at the LA Convention Center. Drive in from Beverly Hills in something the valet at the Peninsula will photograph on the way out.
April 16–18, 2027 — Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach America’s #1 street race brings IndyCar, IMSA sports cars, Super Drift, and the SRO GT exhibition to the Long Beach street circuit, 35 miles up the coast. The paddock parking lot turns into one of the best impromptu supercar shows in the country.
Ready to plan your Beverly Hills weekend? Start with the car — the right rental turns a good trip into an unforgettable one.
Frequently Asked Car Questions
Where will you regularly spot supercars and exotic cars in the Beverly Hills area?
Beverly Hills has the densest supercar population per square mile of anywhere in the United States. On any given weekend, Rodeo Drive between Wilshire and Santa Monica, the valet stands at the Beverly Hills Hotel, The Peninsula, and the Maybourne, and the curb in front of Il Pastaio and Mr Chow at lunch are guaranteed sightings for Ferraris, Lamborghinis, McLarens, Bugattis, and Rolls-Royces. The Sunset Strip after dark — particularly outside The Edition and Sunset Tower — is the other reliable hot spot. For organized gatherings, the Petersen Automotive Museum on Wilshire hosts monthly Breakfast Club cars and coffee events that draw the city’s deepest collector turnout, and Cars and Coffee Malibu on the first Sunday of the month is a 25-minute PCH cruise from Beverly Hills with arguably the best supercar lineup in California.
How much does it cost to rent an exotic or luxury car in Beverly Hills?
Daily rates typically range from around $500 to $900 for entry-level luxury vehicles like the Porsche Cayenne, Range Rover Sport, or Mercedes-AMG GT, to $1,500 to $2,500 or more per day for top-tier supercars like the Lamborghini Huracán, Ferrari F8, or McLaren 720S. Hypercars and rare exotics — Rolls-Royce Cullinan, Bentley Mulliner, Ferrari SF90 — can run $3,000 to $5,000+ per day. Security deposits generally run $2,000 to $15,000 depending on the vehicle. Multi-day and weekly rentals typically come with reduced per-day rates.
What's the minimum age to rent an exotic car in California?
Most Beverly Hills operators require renters to be 25 or older, though some allow renters aged 21 to 24 with an additional young-driver surcharge. A valid driver’s license and proof of full-coverage auto insurance are standard requirements across all operators, and many high-end operators run a brief credit and driving-record check before delivery.
Do I need special insurance to rent a supercar?
Yes. Most Beverly Hills operators require you to carry your own full-coverage auto insurance with high liability limits, and several offer supplemental protection plans (often the only option for international renters without a U.S. policy). Standard credit card rental coverage typically does not apply to exotic or high-value vehicles — confirm with your card issuer before booking.
Are there mileage limits?
Usually, yes. Most exotic rentals in Beverly Hills include 75 to 150 miles per day, with overage fees of $2 to $5 per mile. If you’re planning a full-day scenic drive — a Mulholland and PCH loop runs about 100 miles, and a Santa Barbara round trip is closer to 200 — ask about extended mileage packages when you book.
Can I take the car out of state or to Mexico?
Out-of-state travel varies by operator — some allow Nevada and Arizona runs (Las Vegas is a popular extension) with advance notice, while others restrict driving to California only. Mexico travel is almost always prohibited on exotic and luxury rentals. Confirm geographic restrictions in writing before picking up the car.
What's the best time of year to rent an exotic car in Beverly Hills?
Beverly Hills is a year-round rental market thanks to its climate, but spring (April through early June) and fall (late September through November) offer the sweet spot — warm, dry, less marine layer, and convertible weather almost every day. Award-season weekends in January and February drive premium-tier rentals up sharply; Monterey Car Week in mid-August does the same for supercars.
Do operators deliver to hotels or the airport?
Most San Diego operators offer delivery to major hotels, San Diego International Airport (SAN), and private residences. Delivery within San Diego County is often complimentary, while longer-distance delivery typically runs $100 to $300+ depending on location.
