Ready to chase famous scenes on the open road? From coastal highways to desert backroads, the United States is packed with film locations that you can string together into unforgettable drives. Start where the cameras roll and the roads curve: Los Angeles. Pick up your Los Angeles car rental at LAX, then cruise Mulholland Drive, Malibu’s Pacific Coast Highway, and the art‑deco theaters of Downtown for an opening montage in real life.
Iconic city scenes
Fly to New York City for legendary stoops, skyline shots, and Central Park sequences. Booking a New York car hire at JFK puts you within minutes of bridges and brownstones you’ve seen on screen—drive the Manhattan Bridge for that perfect establishing view, then hop across to Brooklyn for indie‑film neighborhoods and pizza‑slice cameos. Continue to Queens locations for sports‑movie underdog vibes and out to Coney Island for a neon‑lit boardwalk finale.
Southern blockbusters
Marvel and streaming hits have turned Georgia into a production powerhouse. Land at ATL and map an Atlanta studio‑to‑street drive through Midtown murals, the BeltLine, and small towns that double as superhero suburbs. Keep an eye out for courthouse squares and retro diners that directors love for period looks. Head east to rural highways where chase scenes breathe, and finish with sunset drone views from Kennesaw Mountain (by car, not drone, of course).
Desert epics
Nothing says “big‑screen” like red rock and endless horizons. Touch down at LAS and explore movie sets near Las Vegas Airport—Valley of Fire for Martian vistas, Hoover Dam for spy‑thriller stakes, and the Mojave for lonely two‑lane credits. For classic Western scenery and nearby national parks, use SLC as your gateway. From the Wasatch to the red canyons, Salt Lake City routes to Utah’s filming country let you stitch together Monument Valley‑style panoramas, canyon curves, and sunset silhouettes that glow like a color‑ist’s dream.
Sample drives for movie lovers
- LA “Director’s Cut” Loop (1–2 days): LAX → Venice canals → Santa Monica Pier → Pacific Coast Highway pull‑offs → Griffith Observatory night view → Downtown Broadway theaters → Echo Park. Early starts mean fewer crowds and easier parking.
- NYC “Classic Reel” (2 days): JFK → DUMBO arches → Brooklyn Heights Promenade → Lower East Side tenements → Midtown marquees → Central Park Bethesda Terrace → Upper West Side cafés. Use garages outside the core and walk the final blocks.
- Georgia “Studio South” (2–3 days): ATL → Midtown street art → Decatur courthouse square → Senoia small‑town backlot → Stone Mountain overlooks. Wrap with barbecue and a dawn drive for clean light.
- Desert “Wide Screen” (2 days): LAS → Valley of Fire scenic drive → Hoover Dam overlook → Nelson ghost town → Seven Magic Mountains → back via Blue Diamond. Keep extra water and watch tire pressure in heat.
What to drive and how to save
Choose a nimble compact for tight city blocks or an SUV for gear and gravel pull‑outs. Add a second driver if you’re sharing camera duties and plan fueling stops before remote stretches. With Hola Car Rentals you get transparent pricing and road‑ready coverage, so you can focus on the next cut, not the fine print.
- Free Cancellation up to 48 hours before pick‑up.
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Plot your route, cue your soundtrack, and book with Hola Car Rentals today. The road is ready for its close‑up.
