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Canoga Hotel : Stay within a 20-minute drive of California State University-Northridge and CBS Studio Center. Enjoy access to the 24-hour front desk, and freebies including WiFi and parking. Hollywood Inn Express South : An outdoor pool, free WiFi, and free parking are available during your stay. You'll be located within a 5-minute drive of Echo Park and The Broad. Crestridge Inn : Enjoy access to the 24-hour front desk, and freebies including WiFi and parking. Stay within a 10-minute drive of Los Angeles Forum and Loyola Marymount University. Hollywood Inn Express LAX : It's located within a quick 2-minute drive of Los Angeles Forum. Free WiFi, parking, and a 24-hour front desk are available during your stay. Covina Motel : Stay within a 20-minute drive of Auto Club Raceway at Pomona and Fairplex. Enjoy access to the 24-hour front desk, and freebies including WiFi and parking.

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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham LAX

5249 W Century Blvd, Los Angeles, CA

3.7/5Good! (8,602 reviews)

"Staff and Security was professional and prompt. The room and bathroom was super clean. There's a lot of homeless people hanging around, but security handled them asap."…"

Reviewed on May 28, 2020

Hyatt Regency Los Angeles International Airport

6225 W Century Blvd, Los Angeles, CA

4.4/5Excellent! (3,805 reviews)

"As a general the place was great. Room was really nice and comfortable. It is what you would expect from a 4-5 Star hotel. The only issue we had was that the TV reception was bad but they sent someone to check it. Unfortunately the were not able to fix it at the time. We told them to just leave it ..."…"

Reviewed on May 28, 2020

Sheraton Cerritos Hotel

12725 Center Court Dr S, Cerritos, CA

4.2/5Excellent! (1,610 reviews)

"What I love about this place how clean everything is, quiet, non smoking hotel, due to all this covid19 we had best experiences, close shopping retails, if your a coffee lover like me trust me starbucks just around the corner, sushi, many food places... I would definitely book here again"…"

Reviewed on May 27, 2020

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Los Angeles Motels for the Frugal Traveler

You'll find 326 affordable motels in Los Angeles among more than 4444 lodging choices. When you pick one of these budget-friendly accommodations, you might not have many of the amenities found in a traditional hotel but you'll save more money for your trip.

When you save on your room price, you can enjoy all that Los Angeles has to offer. Not-to-be-missed sights include Walt Disney Concert Hall, Staples Center, and Microsoft Theater.

Fun fact: Motels in the U.S. boomed at the end of the 1940s with the popularity of car travel and road trips, peaking in the 1960s with over 60,000 properties. When you stay at a motel, you'll usually access your room from an outside corridor overlooking the parking lot.

Below are a few of our customers’ favorite Los Angeles motels to select from:

Motel 6 Los Angeles LAX

Stay within a quick 4-minute drive of Los Angeles Forum.
Enjoy access to the outdoor pool, and freebies including WiFi and an airport shuttle.

Americas Best Value Inn Hollywood Los Angeles

An outdoor pool along with freebies like breakfast, WiFi, and parking are available during your stay.
You'll be located within a 5-minute drive of Pantages Theatre and Melrose Avenue.

Hollywood Inn Express South

Enjoy access to the outdoor pool, and freebies including WiFi and parking.
Stay within a 5-minute drive of Walt Disney Concert Hall and Melrose Avenue.

Budget Inn

It's located within a short 9-minute drive of California State University-Los Angeles.
Free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk are available during your stay.

Sea Rock Inn - Long Beach

Stay within a quick 5-minute drive of Walter Pyramid.
Enjoy access to the outdoor pool, and freebies including WiFi and parking.

Things to Do in Los Angeles

Take time to check out the area's great live music and enjoy its popular beaches while you're sightseeing. Those who've visited Los Angeles love its shops, theater scene, and museums.

Here are some popular places:

Walt Disney Concert Hall
Staples Center
Microsoft Theater

These are some of the parks and outdoorsy places:

La Brea Tar Pits
Griffith Park
Venice Beach Boardwalk

You'll find these family-friendly attractions:

Los Angeles Zoo
Universal Studios Hollywood™
Warner Brothers Studio

Los Angeles is also known for its:

Sports
Architecture

Best Time to Visit Los Angeles

Decide when you'd like to visit Los Angeles by reviewing these seasonal weather details:

The hottest months are typically August and September, while December and January are the coldest months
January-March: Daytime temperatures average 71° F and nighttime temperatures average 47° F
April-June: 81° F is the daytime average and 52° F is the nighttime average
July-September: Daytime averages are around 85° F and nighttime averages are around 62° F
October-December: The average temperatures are 81° F during the day and 47° F at night
Average rainfall is 14.25 inches in a year

How to Get to Los Angeles and Around the Area

Los Angeles Transportation
Name	Type	Distance
Hawthorne, CA (HHR-Hawthorne Municipal)	Airport	10 mi (16.1 km)
Los Angeles, CA (LAX-Los Angeles Intl.)	Airport	11.2 mi (18.1 km)
Santa Monica, CA (SMO-Santa Monica Municipal)	Airport	11.4 mi (18.4 km)
Pershing Square Station	Metro Station	0.2 mi (0.4 km)
7th Street - Metro Center Station	Metro Station	0.3 mi (0.4 km)
Civic Center Station	Metro Station	0.5 mi (0.8 km)
Los Angeles Union Station	Train Station	1.1 mi (1.7 km)
Los Angeles Cal State Station	Train Station	5 mi (8.1 km)
Glendale Transportation Center	Train Station	5.1 mi (8.2 km)

Frequently asked questions

What can I expect from a motel trip to Los Angeles?

There are 347 economical motels in Los Angeles among more than 5709 hotels and other accommodations. Because you’ll save on your room, you can experience more of the activities in Los Angeles. Not-to-be-missed sights include Staples Center, Universal Studios Hollywood™, and Venice Beach.

What's it like to stay in a motel?

When you stay at a motel, you’re likely to find an outdoor pool and a free parking spot. With a stay at a motel, you’ll often have access to your room directly from the parking lot. The word “motel” was conceived in 1925 by the owner of the Milestone Mo-Tel in San Luis Obispo, California.

What are the best motels in Los Angeles?

Canoga Hotel: Stay within a 20-minute drive of California State University-Northridge and CBS Studio Center. Enjoy access to the 24-hour front desk, and freebies including WiFi and parking. Hollywood Inn Express South: An outdoor pool, free WiFi, and free parking are available during your stay. You’ll be located within a 5-minute drive of Echo Park and The Broad. Crestridge Inn: Enjoy access to the 24-hour front desk, and freebies including WiFi and parking. Stay within a 10-minute drive of Los Angeles Forum and Loyola Marymount University. Hollywood Inn Express LAX: It’s located within a quick 2-minute drive of Los Angeles Forum. Free WiFi, parking, and a 24-hour front desk are available during your stay. Covina Motel: Stay within a 20-minute drive of Auto Club Raceway at Pomona and Fairplex. Enjoy access to the 24-hour front desk, and freebies including WiFi and parking.

What can I do in Los Angeles?

Check out the area’s renowned opera and great live music while you’re sightseeing. Visitors to Los Angeles love its shops, museums, and beaches. Some popular places to visit include Staples Center, Universal Studios Hollywood™, and Venice Beach. These are some of the parks and outdoorsy places: La Brea Tar Pits, Venice Beach Boardwalk, and Santa Monica Beach. You’ll find these family-friendly attractions: Los Angeles Zoo, Warner Brothers Studio, and Santa Monica Pier.

What's the weather like in Los Angeles?

The hottest months are usually August and September with an average temp of 73°F, while the coldest months are December and January with an average of 59°F. Average annual rainfall for Los Angeles is 14 inches.

What's the best way to get around Los Angeles?

Fly into Los Angeles, CA (LAX-Los Angeles Intl.), which is located 11.2 mi (18.1 km) away. Otherwise, look for flights into Burbank, CA (BUR-Bob Hope), which is 11.6 mi (18.6 km) away. Take advantage of metro transit at Pershing Square Station, 7th Street - Metro Center Station, and Civic Center Station.