If you’re planning a Porsche 911 rental in Los Angeles, Monza Exotics has three very different cars: a GTS, a Carrera 4S convertible and a GT3 RS, from $595 to $1,695 a day. For most people, the 911 GTS is the one to rent: it’s quick, comfortable enough for a full day and $795 a day. Pick the Carrera 4S convertible if you want the top down on the coast for $595, and the GT3 RS only if the drive itself is the whole plan.
All three are on the Monza Exotics Porsche rentals page, and they’re far more different than the shared name suggests. Here’s which Porsche 911 to rent for the day you have planned, what each car is good at and where each one gets in the way.
Why One 911 Badge Covers Three Very Different Cars
Porsche has built the 911 for decades, and the badge now covers everything from a soft-top cruiser to a road-legal track car. The three at Monza show the range clearly:
| Model | From (per day) | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| 911 Carrera 4S convertible (White) | $595 | Top-down cruising |
| 911 GTS (Grey) | $795 | City and open road |
| 911 GT3 RS (Grey) | $1,695 | The drive itself |
They share a silhouette and a rear-mounted engine, and the overlap mostly stops there. The Carrera 4S is the relaxed one, the GTS is sharper and still easy to live with, and the GT3 RS is built for the track and happens to be street legal. Price climbs in the same order, from $595 for the convertible to $1,695 for the GT3 RS.
Before you choose, think about how many miles you’ll drive, whether you want the roof open, what you’re carrying and how much of the day you’ll spend in traffic. Those four answers usually settle it, and the mileage one also decides what the rental really costs once extra miles are counted, so check each car’s page before you book.
Porsche 911 GTS Rental: The All-Rounder
If you want one car that does city and open road equally well, rent the GTS. Porsche’s 911 Carrera GTS page lists 532 hp of combined system power from its T-Hybrid setup, 449 lb-ft of torque, and rear-axle steering and PASM sport suspension as standard.
In practice, the GTS is the 911 you can drive from Santa Monica to Pasadena at rush hour and still enjoy on an empty road afterward. The ride is firm but livable, and the rear-axle steering makes it easier to turn in tight parking structures. At $795 a day, it’s also good value for a long day of driving.
Porsche 911 Convertible Rental: The Carrera 4S for Open-Top Cruising
At Monza, the Carrera 4S is the convertible 911 and the car for sunshine and long, easy miles. It has all-wheel drive and a fabric roof that opens on the move, so you can drop it without pulling over. Monza’s car page lists it at 443 hp and four seats.
Those small rear seats are better for bags than for people, so a weekend duffel and a camera bag can ride behind you and leave the front trunk free. All-wheel drive adds grip when the road is damp from morning fog. At $595 a day, it’s the least expensive 911 at Monza. You’ll find it alongside other open-top cars on the Monza convertible rentals page.
GT3 RS Rental: When It’s Right and When It Isn’t
The GT3 RS is the most extreme 911 in the fleet, and at $1,695 a day it’s priced like it. Porsche’s GT3 RS launch release describes a 518 hp, 4.0-liter naturally aspirated engine, a seven-speed PDK and a huge swan-neck rear wing that sits higher than the roof. It also has a drag reduction system and a central radiator in the nose, placed where other 911s have their luggage compartment.
That last detail matters for a rental. There’s essentially no front trunk, so you’re traveling light. The car is loud, the suspension is firm, and the low front end needs care on steep driveways and speed bumps. In stop-and-go traffic on the 10, it’s tiring. On an early Sunday morning on an empty road, with nothing to carry, it’s the most focused driving experience you can rent in a 911. If your plans include valet parking, a dinner reservation and a suitcase, choose the GTS instead.
Which Porsche 911 to Rent for Your Plan
Here’s a quick picker by type of day:
- Date night: the GTS. It looks sharp at the valet stand, rides well enough for a dressed-up passenger, and doesn’t announce your arrival to the whole street. If the weather is warm, the Carrera 4S convertible is a close second.
- Coastal drive: the Carrera 4S convertible. Top down on PCH with all-wheel drive, at the lowest day rate of the three.
- Enthusiast morning: the GT3 RS. Pick it up early, drive while the roads are empty, and bring it back before the traffic does.
- Two-person weekend: the GTS or the Carrera 4S. Both have a front trunk, and the Carrera 4S adds rear seats for extra bags. The GT3 RS gives up the front trunk, so it’s a poor choice for a trip with luggage.
If you’d like to compare the 911s with other two-door cars, the Monza coupe and sports car rentals page shows the rest of the lineup.
Booking a Porsche 911 Rental in Los Angeles: Miles, Deposit and Fees
Every 911 at Monza has a one-day minimum, and the deposit and extra-mile rate are on each car’s page. Read both for the car you want before you plan a long day, and ask the team when the deposit hold is released so you know how long it will sit on your card.
If your U.S. auto insurance covers other cars, Monza says you don’t need extra coverage, and an agent will check with your insurer. If you’re visiting from abroad, Monza arranges coverage for international renters, so mention it when you book rather than at pickup. Monza’s specials page also lists weekday savings Monday to Thursday, so ask whether they apply to the 911 you want.
View the Porsche Fleet
Decide what the day looks like first, then pick the car: GTS for a mix, Carrera 4S convertible for the coast, GT3 RS for the drive itself. Check dates and book on the Monza Exotics Porsche rentals page, or call (949) 877-6485 if you want help choosing.
