A flat rate car service to LAX is a pre-agreed price for the ride, set at booking and not changed by traffic, time of day or demand. With Elly8.net, the published LAX and Beverly Hills fares run from US$170 in a Business Sedan to US$445 in an Executive Sprinter one way, and from US$325 to US$850 for a round trip, all-in: chauffeur, vehicle, taxes, a standard gratuity and meet and greet.
"Flat rate" is a phrase every company uses, and it does not always mean the same thing. Some flat rates are only the base fare, with gratuity, fuel, airport and waiting charges added after the ride. This guide shows the real ranges, explains what moves a price up or down, and gives a short list of questions that make any two quotes comparable.
What does a flat rate car service to LAX cost?
A flat-rate car between LAX and Beverly Hills costs US$170 in a Business Sedan, US$225 in a Business SUV, US$275 in a First Class SUV, US$300 in a First Class Sedan and US$445 in an Executive Sprinter, one way. Round trips run US$325 to US$850. These are fixed, all-in prices per vehicle; tolls and parking are billed at cost.
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The published price ranges
These are the fixed Elly8.net fares for the four airports on the Los Angeles list, one way to Beverly Hills.
| Airport | Distance to Beverly Hills | Business Sedan | Business SUV | First Class Sedan | Executive Sprinter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAX | about 12 mi (20 km) | US$170 | US$225 | US$300 | US$445 |
| Burbank (BUR) | about 13 mi (21 km) | US$175 | US$230 | US$310 | US$455 |
| Van Nuys (VNY) | about 16 mi (26 km) | US$200 | US$260 | US$350 | US$520 |
| John Wayne (SNA) | about 50 mi (80 km) | US$370 | US$485 | US$650 | US$965 |
The First Class SUV sits between the Business SUV and First Class Sedan on most routes: US$275 from LAX, US$280 from Burbank, US$320 from Van Nuys and US$595 from SNA. Round trips, both legs on one booking, are priced 5% below two one-way fares; LAX and Beverly Hills is US$325 in a Business Sedan and US$850 in an Executive Sprinter.
Going to LAX from an address that is not on the list, such as Santa Monica, Downtown, Pasadena or the Valley, is quoted in the web booker. The quote is a fixed price before you pay, built on the same all-in basis.
What drives the price up or down
A fair flat rate follows a handful of real costs. Knowing them helps you judge whether a quote is reasonable.
Distance and route
The road distance is the biggest factor. Beverly Hills to LAX is about 12 mi (20 km); John Wayne Airport is about 50 mi (80 km) away, and the fare is roughly double. Flat rates do not change with traffic, which is the point: a 22-minute clear-road drive that takes much longer at rush hour costs the same.
Vehicle class
The vehicle sets the multiplier. On the LAX route, a Business SUV is about a third more than a Business Sedan, a First Class Sedan about 75% more, and an Executive Sprinter roughly two and a half times the sedan price. The fleet page lists seats and bags for each class, and the right choice depends on passengers and luggage, not just comfort. For a single traveller with two bags, a Business Sedan is enough. For a family with car seats and suitcases, a Business SUV avoids a second car.
Booking type and minimums
A transfer is priced per trip. Hourly bookings have a minimum: in Los Angeles it is 3 hours, from US$105 an hour in a Business Sedan, so the smallest hourly booking is US$315. That is why a straight run to LAX should always be booked as a transfer, not by the hour. Hourly makes sense only when the car must wait for you, for example a stop at the office on the way to the airport. See hourly chauffeur for how it works.
Waiting time
On arrivals at LAX, complimentary waiting starts after a tracked landing, so a delayed flight does not cost more within the included time. On departures, the chauffeur arrives at the pickup time you set. Waiting beyond the included time, on either leg, is billed at cost.
Tolls and parking
Tolls and parking are not in the flat rate because they depend on the route and the venue. They are billed at cost, with no markup. Most Beverly Hills to LAX routes involve neither; a hotel or venue that charges for waiting cars is the usual exception, and the desk will tell you in advance.
Three worked examples
Real trips make the ranges easier to read. These use the published Los Angeles fares.
A solo business traveller landing at LAX for three days in Beverly Hills, then flying out. One person, a carry-on and a laptop bag. A Business Sedan round trip is US$325, both legs on one booking, against US$340 for two separate one-way fares. If the company wants a higher standard, the First Class Sedan round trip is US$570. Nothing is added unless a toll, parking or extra waiting comes up.
A family of five landing at LAX with car seats. Two adults, three children, four large suitcases and a stroller. A sedan is too small and two sedans cost US$340. One Business SUV, seating up to 6 with 6 bags, is US$225 from LAX to Beverly Hills, with child seats on request. That is one car, one fixed price and one chauffeur loading the luggage.
A wedding party of eleven arriving for the weekend. Eleven guests on flights landing within an hour of each other, all staying at one Beverly Hills hotel. Three Business SUVs would be US$675; one Executive Sprinter is US$445 for up to 12 passengers and 12 bags. If the flights are spread across the day, two or three separate transfers may be better than one van waiting at the airport.
In each case the useful question is not "what is the cheapest car" but "what is the cheapest way to move these people and these bags with no second vehicle and no surprises".
The hidden fees to ask about
A low headline price can hide several extras. When you compare quotes from different car services, ask each one whether the price includes the following:
- Gratuity. Is a tip included, or will a percentage be added after the ride? Elly8.net prices include a standard gratuity.
- Taxes. Is the quote before or after tax?
- Airport fees and meet and greet. Is waiting inside arrivals with a name board included, or charged separately?
- Fuel surcharges. Some quotes add a fuel or service charge as a percentage.
- Waiting time. How much is included after the flight lands, and what is the rate after that?
- Late-night or holiday surcharges. Does the price change for a 5 a.m. pickup or a holiday?
- Card or booking fees. Is there an extra charge for paying by card?
- Cancellation terms. What do you lose if the flight changes?
If a quote answers "extra" to several of these, the real cost can be well above the headline. The Elly8.net answer is the same for each: one fixed, all-in price, with only tolls, parking and waiting beyond the included time added at cost, and no surge at any hour.
How app fares work at LAX by comparison
App ride prices are not published in advance. They change with demand, and at LAX the pickup is usually at the LAX-it lot east of Terminal 1, reached on foot or by a free shuttle from the Arrivals level. Airport charges also form part of the fare: in March 2026 the Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners approved higher rideshare fees, with US$12 for central terminal access and US$6 for pickups and drop-offs at the Ground Transport Center, to take effect when the SkyLink people mover is activated.
That does not make app rides a bad choice. For one traveller at a quiet hour, they can be cheaper. But they are not a flat rate, and on a Friday afternoon or after a delayed flight, the number can move. For the full picture, see chauffeur vs Uber and Lyft and our comparison of the LAX airport shuttle vs a private car.
Cancellation: the fee nobody reads
A flat rate is only as flexible as its cancellation terms. Elly8.net's terms are short:
| When you cancel | Charge |
|---|---|
| More than 72 hours before pickup | Free |
| 72 hours or less | 10% of the fare |
| 48 hours or less | 50% of the fare |
| 24 hours or less, or a no-show | 100% of the fare |
Refunds go to the original card. A flight that is delayed on the day is not a cancellation: the chauffeur tracks it and adjusts. If your trip dates are uncertain, book early anyway and keep the free cancellation window.
Burbank, Van Nuys or SNA instead of LAX
A flat rate also makes airport choice easier to judge. Hollywood Burbank is about 13 mi (21 km) from Beverly Hills and only US$5 more than LAX in a Business Sedan, at US$175, and it is much closer to the studios and the Valley. Van Nuys, the private aviation airport, is US$200. John Wayne in Orange County is about 50 mi (80 km) away and starts at US$370, so it rarely makes sense for a Westside stay unless the flight is far better. Because every fare is fixed, the decision comes down to the flight and the drive time, not a guess about what the meter will say.
Is the operator licensed?
A price only matters if the car is legal and insured. In California, chauffeured charter service runs under authority from the California Public Utilities Commission, which explains charter-party carriers on its site and offers a public search for licensed passenger carriers. Rides in Los Angeles are operated by licensed, commercially insured local chauffeur partners vetted through the Limousine Worldwide network; Elly8.net takes the booking, fixes the price and runs the 24/7 desk. Partner vehicles are four model years old or newer.
A booking checklist for a flat rate to LAX
Before you pay, make sure the booking has:
- The exact pickup address, with the hotel name or building entrance.
- The flight number, for arrivals and departures, so the timing is planned around the airline and terminal.
- Passengers and bags, so the vehicle class is right; a car that is too small is the most expensive mistake.
- Child seats, if needed, with each child's age and weight. They are available on request.
- The pickup time, with a margin for afternoon traffic on the 405.
- The total, shown before you pay, and the confirmation email afterwards.
For companies booking regularly, a corporate account puts the same fixed prices on a monthly invoice; our guide to LAX executive car service covers policy and invoicing. For more on how limousine and black car prices are built, see how much a limo or black car costs, and for longer bookings in the city, our Los Angeles limo rental prices guide.
How to book
- Choose the route on the Los Angeles price panel, or enter any address and LAX in the web booker.
- Choose the vehicle and add the flight number, passengers, bags and child seats.
- Reserve now. Pay the fixed price by secure card checkout; the confirmation arrives by email, followed by the chauffeur's details.
Frequently asked questions
Does a flat rate to LAX include the tip?
With Elly8.net, yes. The fixed price includes the chauffeur, vehicle, taxes, a standard gratuity and airport meet and greet. Only tolls, parking and waiting beyond the included time are added, at cost. With other companies, ask, because many add gratuity as a percentage after the ride.
Does the price change if traffic is bad?
No. A flat rate is fixed at booking. The clear-road drive from Beverly Hills to LAX is about 22 minutes, and the price is the same if it takes much longer. There is also no surge or night pricing: a 5 a.m. pickup costs the same as a midday one.
What is the cheapest flat-rate car to LAX?
The Business Sedan, from US$170 between LAX and Beverly Hills, for up to 3 passengers and 2 bags. For four or more people, or several large bags, the Business SUV at US$225 is usually better value than two sedans. Child seats are available on request in either.
Is there a minimum charge?
Transfers have no minimum beyond the fixed fare. Hourly bookings have a 3-hour minimum, from US$105 an hour in a Business Sedan. For a straight ride to or from LAX, always book a transfer rather than hourly time. Hourly time makes sense only when the car must wait.
Is a round trip cheaper than two one-way rides?
Yes. A round trip, both legs on one booking, is priced 5% below two one-way fares. LAX and Beverly Hills is US$325 in a Business Sedan, US$570 in a First Class Sedan and US$850 in an Executive Sprinter. The desk keeps your details for the return leg.
What if the flight is delayed on an airport pickup?
The chauffeur tracks the flight and adjusts to the actual landing. Complimentary waiting starts after a tracked landing, so a delay does not change the fixed price within the included time. The desk will tell you before any extra waiting is billed.
