LAX · T1-T8 · Budget stay

The cheapest places to stay near LAX Terminals 1 to 8

The short answer: Sheraton Gateway has a dedicated 24-hour shuttle, a heated pool and one of the lowest rates. Embassy Suites includes breakfast and can be cheaper, but its shuttle is on request only.

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The short list at a glance

Three stays for budget at LAX Terminals 1 to 8, compared on the transfer, the shuttle hours and the price.

StayHow you reach the hotelHotel to check-inRoom, typicalTransferTypical total
Our pickLowest totalSheraton Gateway Los Angeles HotelFree shuttleHotel shuttles collect on the Upper/Departures Level at the red pylons, per LAX signs. Travellers report waits of about 20 minutes plus a 10 to 15 minute ride15 min$151–$189$0$151–$189
Lowest totalEmbassy Suites by Hilton Los Angeles International Airport SouthFree shuttleHotel shuttles collect on the Upper/Departures Level at the red pylons, per LAX signs. Travellers report waits of about 20 minutes plus a 10 to 15 minute ride15 min$143–$229$0$143–$229
Also considerHyatt Place LAX/Century BlvdFree shuttleHotel shuttles collect on the Upper/Departures Level at the red pylons, per LAX signs. Travellers report waits of about 20 minutes plus a 10 to 15 minute ride15 min$162–$194$0$162–$194

Prices are the lowest room we found on Booking.com across twelve dates, for two adults, one night, in Australian dollars. Shuttle hours are the hotel's or Booking.com's listing and most are unconfirmed. Checked October 2026; your dates may cost more or less.

The stays, and why

Our pickLowest total

Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles Hotel

Free shuttle15 min to check-inNo transfer cost
Room with a gold sofa, a desk and a bed at the edge of the frame
Room, typical
$151–$189
Transfer
$0Free shuttle
Typical total
$151–$189
Who it suits
A budget night that still has a pool and a shuttle that runs all night.
Why we would choose it
A dedicated shuttle listed as 24 hours, a heated pool and a gym, at one of the lowest rates here.
The compromise
A large conference hotel, and early check-in has a fee.
Worth paying more?
Yes, it is the practical choice.
Lowest total

Embassy Suites by Hilton Los Angeles International Airport South

Free shuttle15 min to check-inNo transfer cost
Embassy Suites by Hilton Los Angeles International Airport South, a Spanish-style building with a palm tree at the entrance
Room, typical
$143–$229
Transfer
$0Free shuttle
Typical total
$143–$229
Who it suits
A mid-morning flight where breakfast and a drink are included.
Why we would choose it
The lowest rate in the sample, with breakfast and an evening reception included.
The compromise
The shuttle runs on request, not on a loop.
Worth paying more?
Only for a flight after about 9am.
Also consider

Hyatt Place LAX/Century Blvd

Free shuttle15 min to check-inNo transfer cost
Hyatt Place LAX/Century Boulevard, a tall white building with vertical stripes and palm trees
Room, typical
$162–$194
Transfer
$0Free shuttle
Typical total
$162–$194
Who it suits
A budget night with a rooftop pool.
Why we would choose it
A free shuttle and a rooftop heated pool in the lower part of the price range.
The compromise
Shuttle hours are not confirmed by the hotel.
Worth paying more?
Only if the Sheraton is full.

Not quite your trip?

The right stay changes with the situation and the terminal.

Dep 06:40

Early flight

Sleep close enough that the morning is a short walk or a short ride.

Early flight staysArr 23:55

Late arrival

Get from the gate to a bed without waiting on a shuttle that has stopped.

Late arrival staysConnect 9h

Overnight connection

Decide whether to stay inside the terminal, next to it, or head out.

Connection staysFamily × 4

Family trip

Rooms that fit everyone, and a transfer that works with bags and a buggy.

Family staysLayover 7h

Long layover

A day room, a shower or a few hours out. What is realistic in the time you have.

Layover optionsStep-free

Older travellers

A short, calm route from the room to check-in, with as few steps, waits and transfers as possible.

Stays for older travellers
Budget stay from another terminalTom Bradley International TerminalEverything for Terminals 1 to 8The LAX guide

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