Los Angeles is thirty cities with a freeway between them, and a visitor without a local sees the three worst ones. "Rent a friend in Los Angeles" is the search for someone who knows which neighbourhood is worth the drive, and where to park when you get there.
What an LA Local Friend is for#
| Plan | Why a local matters |
|---|---|
| Food | The taco trucks worth the drive, Koreatown at night, the strip-mall places with a line |
| Beaches | Which beach, which day, where locals actually go |
| A hike with a view | Griffith, Runyon or somewhere quieter |
| A game | Dodgers, Lakers, a Galaxy night |
| The drive | A plan that beats the traffic, and who's driving |
How it works#
Browse Local Friends in Los Angeles, message one, agree a plan (including who drives), meet in public. Each sets their own hourly rate; worldwide most charge $15 to $50 an hour (what moves the price). For the wider picture: rent a friend in the USA.
For Angelenos: getting paid#
Sign up free, add real photos and a short bio, set your rate and your free times, reply fast. Roavi takes no commission. It's a side income; report it as self-employment. Paid friend jobs explains the work, and San Diego and Phoenix have their own guides.
Live in LA? Get paid to show visitors the city that's worth the drive.
Become a Local FriendFrequently Asked Questions
Can you rent a friend in LA?
Yes. On Roavi, Los Angeles Local Friends offer their time by the hour for the neighbourhoods, the food, the beaches and events. Company, not dating.How much does it cost in Los Angeles?
Each Local Friend sets their rate. Worldwide most charge $15 to $50 an hour. Food, tickets, parking and transport are agreed beforehand; in LA, who's driving is worth agreeing too.What do visitors do with a local friend in LA?
Taco trucks and the food in East LA and Koreatown, a beach from Malibu to Manhattan Beach, a Griffith hike, the Dodgers or a Lakers night, Downtown's arts district, and a plan that beats the traffic.How do Angelenos get paid?
Sign up free on Roavi, add real photos and a bio, set a rate and free times. People message you; you meet in person. No commission; report it as self-employment income.