The "Wow" factor is high in Los Angeles. The sprawling megapolis combines a compact downtown area with a conglomeration of 80 small cities, communities and suburbs covering 34,000 square miles. Each year over 24 million business and leisure travelers come to Los Angeles. Some people come seeking stardom; others come to see the stars and enjoy the bounty of beaches, museums, world-class shopping and international cuisine.
Attractions and activities are wide-spread and getting around Los Angeles usually requires a car. Taxis are scarce and expensive and there is no public transportation to many outlying attractions and scenic vistas. Los Angeles rental cars run the gamut from a $20 a day for a Volkswagen to a Viper SRT for $2000 or more per day. Although the city is famous for traffic jams, freeway grid patterns facilitate getting around. Armed with current maps or a vehicle with GPS, get behind the wheel and see the sights.
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