Greater Los Angeles Auto Show
If you love roaring engines, shiny chrome, and genuine horsepower (and really, who doesn’t?) you’re going to love California’s top-ranked auto show. The Greater Los Angeles Auto Show is an annual car show held at the Los Angeles Convention Center in either late November or early December. The show, which is sanctioned by the International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers (OICA), is open to the public an LA rent a car travelers for ten days each year. The show spans more than 347,000 square feet inside the convention center, and boasts the best vehicles from all of the major auto manufacturers.
Hours and admission information
(Please note that this information may alter from year to year.)
LA rent a car travelers can view the cars on display at the Greater Los Angeles Auto Show from 11am to 10pm on weekdays. The exhibits open two hours earlier on Saturdays, running from 9am to 10pm, while Sunday’s hours are from 9am to 8pm. Tickets to the show are $12 for adults (save an additional $2 when you order online or purchase tickets from a participating LA car dealer) and $8 for seniors (on weekdays). Children under the age of 12 are admitted free when accompanied by an adult. Group tickets are also available for parties of 50 or more visitors.
Exhibitors to watch for at the Greater Los Angeles Auto Show
Almost all of the automotive industry’s big name players present an exhibit at the Greater Los Angeles Auto Show, providing LA rent a car travelers with a sneak peak and the next generation of concept cars. Names like Chevrolet, Cadillac, Ford and Mercedes-Benz are all stables of the show, along with Volvo, Volkswagen and Lincoln. Luxury vehicle manufacturers like Rolls-Royce, Aston Martin and Lotus also attend the show, as do various car accessory manufacturers, motorcycle manufacturers and motorsport companies.
See it all before anyone else
Want to be the first to see the exhibits at this year’s Greater Los Angeles Auto Show? Then grab a friend and order your tickets to Preview Night. Preview Night happens the evening before the Greater Los Angeles Auto Show Opens to the general public, and provides LA rent a car travelers with the opportunity to peruse the displays before anyone else. This event, which runs from 6pm to 10pm, will also feature festive hors d’oeuvers and special demonstrations. All proceeds from the event benefit Homeless Health Care Los Angeles and One Voice. Tickets for this event are $250 (which includes access to the hosted bar and Gold Lounge seating area) and $125 for cash bar.
Directions and LA rent a car parking at the auto show
LA rent a car travelers will find the Los Angeles Convention Center at the junction of the I-10 Santa Monica and the 110-Harbor Freeways. The official address is 1201 S. Figueroa Street. From the Orange County area, take the 405 North to the 110 North. At this point, you’re going to need to transition onto the 10 West, exiting immediately from the left lane onto Pico Boulevard. The Pico off-ramp will become Cherry Street once you leave the highway. From Cherry, you’ll see the West Hall parking garage. Parking is available in this lot for $12 a day. There is also a second parking structure located off of Venice Boulevard, just west of Figueroa Boulevard.
Learn more about California’s hottest car show
For more information on the Great Los Angeles Auto Show, please log onto the official auto show website at www.laautoshow.com. The LA Auto Show is sponsored by Yokohama, State Farm Insurance and AutoTrader.com. Remember, tickets for LA rent a car travelers are $2 cheaper if you order them online, and children are always admitted free with an adult.
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