{"name":"Car Rental LAX MCP","version":"1.0.0","description":"A practical LAX Airport car rental guide for LAX Rental Car Center pickup, access logistics, returns, agency comparison, tolls, families, business travelers, and after-hours arrivals.","tools":[{"name":"get_lax_rental_agencies","description":"Return LAX Rental Car Center rental agencies and planning notes.","output":[{"slug":"alamo","name":"Alamo","phone":"Verify with branch before booking","address":"LAX Rental Car Center, Los Angeles, CA","bestFor":"Alamo renters comparing LAX pickup timing, deposit rules, toll policy, and return buffer.","note":"Use the LAX Rental Car Center flow and verify Alamo hours, vehicle class, and late-arrival policy before travel."},{"slug":"avis","name":"Avis","phone":"Verify with branch before booking","address":"LAX Rental Car Center, Los Angeles, CA","bestFor":"Avis renters comparing LAX pickup timing, deposit rules, toll policy, and return buffer.","note":"Use the LAX Rental Car Center flow and verify Avis hours, vehicle class, and late-arrival policy before travel."},{"slug":"budget","name":"Budget","phone":"Verify with branch before booking","address":"LAX Rental Car Center, Los Angeles, CA","bestFor":"Budget renters comparing LAX pickup timing, deposit rules, toll policy, and return buffer.","note":"Use the LAX Rental Car Center flow and verify Budget hours, vehicle class, and late-arrival policy before travel."},{"slug":"dollar","name":"Dollar","phone":"Verify with branch before booking","address":"LAX Rental Car Center, Los Angeles, CA","bestFor":"Dollar renters comparing LAX pickup timing, deposit rules, toll policy, and return buffer.","note":"Use the LAX Rental Car Center flow and verify Dollar hours, vehicle class, and late-arrival policy before travel."},{"slug":"enterprise","name":"Enterprise","phone":"Verify with branch before booking","address":"LAX Rental Car Center, Los Angeles, CA","bestFor":"Enterprise renters comparing LAX pickup timing, deposit rules, toll policy, and return buffer.","note":"Use the LAX Rental Car Center flow and verify Enterprise hours, vehicle class, and late-arrival policy before travel."},{"slug":"hertz","name":"Hertz","phone":"Verify with branch before booking","address":"LAX Rental Car Center, Los Angeles, CA","bestFor":"Hertz renters comparing LAX pickup timing, deposit rules, toll policy, and return buffer.","note":"Use the LAX Rental Car Center flow and verify Hertz hours, vehicle class, and late-arrival policy before travel."},{"slug":"national","name":"National","phone":"Verify with branch before booking","address":"LAX Rental Car Center, Los Angeles, CA","bestFor":"National renters comparing LAX pickup timing, deposit rules, toll policy, and return buffer.","note":"Use the LAX Rental Car Center flow and verify National hours, vehicle class, and late-arrival policy before travel."},{"slug":"payless","name":"Payless","phone":"Verify with branch before booking","address":"LAX Rental Car Center, Los Angeles, CA","bestFor":"Payless renters comparing LAX pickup timing, deposit rules, toll policy, and return buffer.","note":"Use the LAX Rental Car Center flow and verify Payless hours, vehicle class, and late-arrival policy before travel."},{"slug":"sixt","name":"SIXT","phone":"Verify with branch before booking","address":"LAX Rental Car Center, Los Angeles, CA","bestFor":"SIXT renters comparing LAX pickup timing, deposit rules, toll policy, and return buffer.","note":"Use the LAX Rental Car Center flow and verify SIXT hours, vehicle class, and late-arrival policy before travel."},{"slug":"thrifty","name":"Thrifty","phone":"Verify with branch before booking","address":"LAX Rental Car Center, Los Angeles, CA","bestFor":"Thrifty renters comparing LAX pickup timing, deposit rules, toll policy, and return buffer.","note":"Use the LAX Rental Car Center flow and verify Thrifty hours, vehicle class, and late-arrival policy before travel."}]},{"name":"get_lax_rental_faq","description":"Return common LAX rental car questions and answers.","output":[{"q":"Where are rental cars located at LAX?","a":"Los Angeles International Airport rental car logistics center on LAX Rental Car Center. Use rental car shuttle to the LAX Rental Car Center and then follow company signs."},{"q":"How do I get to LAX Rental Car Center?","a":"Use rental car shuttle to the LAX Rental Car Center. Check airport signs on arrival because construction and terminal operations can change walking paths."},{"q":"How early should I return a rental car at LAX?","a":"Use a conservative buffer: roughly 2.5-3 hours before domestic departures and 3-4 hours before international departures when traffic, fuel, weather, or construction may be involved."},{"q":"Can I pick up a LAX rental car after midnight?","a":"Hours vary by brand, date, and reservation type. Check the specific branch and call if your flight lands late."},{"q":"Should I buy a toll pass for Los Angeles?","a":"If your route includes bridges, toll roads, express lanes, or neighboring states, compare the rental company's toll program against pay-by-plate and your itinerary."}]}]}