Major city · United States
Beverly Hills
Give Beverly Hills half a day for Rodeo Drive and the mansions, then sleep elsewhere: rooms here run 2–3× West Hollywood rates for the same 15-minute drive.
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Nov
- avoid Jul–Sep (heat and haze), late Nov–early Jan (holiday shopping crowds and hotel rates)
- Airports
- LAX · BUR
- Nights
- 0–1
Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
- United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
- United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
- United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
Beverly Hills is a 5.7 sq mi city inside Los Angeles County, population about 34,000, built on shopping and the idea of celebrity. Almost everything a visitor wants — Rodeo Drive, the Paley Center, the restaurants on Canon and Beverly Drives — sits in a walkable triangle under 2 km across. Hotels are the most expensive in the region, so most travellers visit by day from West Hollywood or Santa Monica and spend their room budget elsewhere.
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Beverly Hills, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetyOne of the safest parts of Los Angeles County for visitors; the real risks are traffic, heat in summer and parking fines.
- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportLAX Los Angeles International (I-405 N then Santa Monica Blvd (SR 2) east; 30–60 min by car depending on traffic).
- Getting aroundWalk.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee$5–8
- Sit-down mealDinner main, upscale restaurant$45–90
- Taxi, about 5 kmTaxi, about 3 miRideshare, 5 km within the WestsideRideshare, 3.1 mi within the Westside$12–22
- Museum or sight ticketMuseum or tour entry$0–30
- Budget bedHostel or budget motel bed, a night, per personUS$55
- Mid-range bedMid-range hotel double room, a night, per roomUS$320
- High-end bedMid-range hotel double room, a night, per roomUS$550
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$85 · Mid US$170 · High US$400
Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- LAX Los Angeles International (I-405 N then Santa Monica Blvd (SR 2) east; 30–60 min by car depending on traffic) · BUR Hollywood Burbank (Bob Hope) (South on Hollywood Way, then the Ventura Freeway and Coldwater Canyon Drive; 30–50 min)
Weather and climate
Beverly Hills: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
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9°C48°F
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Feb
20°C68°F
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Mar
21°C70°F
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Apr
23°C73°F
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May
24°C75°F
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Jun
26°C79°F
16°C61°F
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Jul
29°C84°F
17°C63°F
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Aug
30°C86°F
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Sep
29°C84°F
17°C63°F
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Oct
26°C79°F
15°C59°F
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Nov
23°C73°F
12°C54°F
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Dec
20°C68°F
9°C48°F
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Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Walk. The shopping and dining core is under 2 km across and the city's public garages fill early. Metro Rapid 720 runs along Wilshire Blvd (Downtown LA–Koreatown–Beverly Hills–Westwood–Santa Monica) and Rapid 704 along Santa Monica Blvd (Downtown LA–Hollywood–West Hollywood–Beverly Hills–Century City–Santa Monica). Rideshares are easy; a car is a liability between 11:00 and 19:00.
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: 15–25 min
Metro Rapid 704 along Santa Monica Blvd, or a 10–15 min rideshare
Better-value hotels, Sunset Strip nightlife and the Design District; the usual base for a Beverly Hills day.
Door to door: 40–60 min
Metro Rapid 720 west along Wilshire Blvd to the terminus
Pier, beach and a different evening; the bus is slow in rush hour.
Venice, California
goDoor to door: 35–60 min
Rideshare, or Rapid 720 to Santa Monica then a short bus or bike south
Boardwalk and canals; go before 11:00 for parking and light.Boardwalk and canals; go before 11:00 AM for parking and light.
Door to door: 20–35 min
Rideshare or bus via Santa Monica Blvd and Robertson Blvd
Downtown Culver City for food and the Expo Line into LA.
Malibu
cautionDoor to door: 45–75 min
Car via Sunset Blvd and the Pacific Coast Highway
A half-day minimum; the coast road backs up on weekends.
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Downtown Beverly Hills (Wilshire, Canon, Beverly)
Walk to Rodeo, the restaurants and the parking garages; the priciest rooms and the only area where you can leave the car parked.
Burton Way / Doheny edge
Quieter, tree-lined, 15–20 min walk to Rodeo; big luxury hotels and easier street parking.
South of Wilshire (Lasky Dr, South Santa Monica Blvd)
Smaller boutique hotels, the cheapest beds inside the city line, 10 min walk to Rodeo.
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $60–110 excl. bed
- Mid
- $120–220 excl. bed
- High
- $300+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid-range hotel double room1 × 1 night × US$320 | US$320 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$170 | US$340 |
| Rideshare LAX → Beverly Hills, one way1 × US$45 · 30–60 min depending on traffic | US$45 |
| City parking garage, one day1 × US$20 · flat evening rates are lower | US$20 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × US$15 | US$30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$76 |
| Trip total≈ US$416 per person per day, bed included | US$831 |
2026 estimate in US dollars; sales tax and tips excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | $5–8 |
| Lunch main, mid-range restaurant | $18–32 |
| Dinner main, upscale restaurant | $45–90 |
| Cocktail at a hotel bar | $18–25 |
| Cupcake | $4–6 |
| Rideshare, 5 km within the Westside | $12–22 |
| Museum or tour entry | $0–30 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Parking is the main friction: city garages fill by late morning and street meters are short. Park once and walk.
- Oversized pickup trucks and SUVs over 6,000 lb are banned on city streets — a real rule, not a rumour.
- Following celebrities to their homes is treated as stalking; guided tours are the legal way to see the streets.
- Prices on menus and in shops are before sales tax, and sit-down service expects 18–22% tipping.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
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Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance911
Embassy
No embassies in Beverly Hills; consulates-general cluster in Los Angeles (check your country's listing).
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- LAX → Beverly Hills, rideshare: $35–55, 30–60 min
- Metro Rapid 720 or 704, one ride: $1.75, exact change or TAP card
- City parking garage: $2–5 per 30 min, daily maximum around $20
Say or show
- Thank you — Thank you
- Excuse me — Excuse me
- The check, please — The check, please
- Can I pay by card? — Can I pay by card?
- Where is the parking garage? — Where is the parking garage?
Tipping is expected: 18–22% at sit-down restaurants, $1–2 a drink, 15–20% for taxis.
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Beverly Hills. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Mar–May, Sep–Nov · avoid Jul–Sep (heat and haze), late Nov–early Jan (holiday shopping crowds and hotel rates) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 5 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for LAX and BUR: rideshare and taxi bands by hour, plus a fallback for the 405 at peak.
- Four walking clusters with anchors: Rodeo and Two Rodeo, Canon and Beverly Drives, the Paley Center, Greystone and the north residential grid.
- Place pages with verified hours and ticket rules (Greystone Mansion, Paley Center, city garages) and eat pages with last orders.
- Hostile-arrival fixtures: garage-full, event-night and heat-day scenarios so gates A–D can go green.