Nissan Altima vs Nissan Sentra: Which to Rent in LA

The 2025 Nissan Sentra carries the lower base rate, and the 2025 Nissan Altima adds a 360 camera and blind-spot monitor on top of the shared basics. Both are weekly rentals in Los Angeles with the same deposit, mileage and overage terms, so the choice comes down to rate and features.

Key takeaways

• The 2025 Nissan Sentra is priced at $299 per week, and the 2025 Nissan Altima is $339 per week.
• Both cars carry the same $100 deposit hold and the same included miles.
• Both seat 5 and require a minimum renter age of 25.
• Every car in this comparison rents by the week, with a 7-day minimum and a 28-day maximum.

How do the Nissan Altima and Nissan Sentra compare on price?

The Sentra is the lower-priced car of the two. The 2025 Nissan Sentra is $299 per week, while the 2025 Nissan Altima is $339 per week. Both are weekly rentals, and the booking page shows the weekly price for each.

The deposit does not separate them. Each car carries a $100 deposit, which is a hold on your card and is separate from the rental total. The Sentra shows the same figure as $100.

Base rates exclude taxes, fees and extras, so treat them as the starting point rather than the whole price. If you want the lowest base rate for a week in Los Angeles, the Sentra gets you there. If the Altima's extra safety features matter to you, the rate gap is the price of those features.

Our fleet starts at a lower rate than either car in some classes, so if neither fits your budget, the fleet table near the end of this page lists every car we rent.

What is included with each car?

The two cars share identical mileage terms. Each includes 200 miles per day, and the Sentra lists 200 miles per day. Because the allowance is per day, it builds up across the whole rental rather than resetting.

Go past the included miles and the overage applies. The Altima charges $0.45 and the Sentra charges $0.45. That is the same per-mile charge on both, so mileage will not tip the decision either way.

The minimum renter age is 25 on both cars. If anyone in your group is under 25, check the age guide before you plan around either one.

If you expect a lot of driving, the mileage flow below shows how the Altima's included miles and overage work together.

How do the Nissan Altima and Nissan Sentra differ as cars?

Both are black 2025 economy sedans with 5 seats, so space is a draw. The differences are in the feature lists.

The 2025 Nissan Altima comes with Bluetooth, USB and USB-C charging, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. It also has a backup camera, a 360 camera, a blind-spot monitor and adaptive cruise. The blind-spot monitor is the feature the Sentra does not list.

The 2025 Nissan Sentra offers Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Bluetooth and USB and USB-C charging. It also has a backup camera, adaptive cruise, lane-keep assist and a 360 camera. Lane-keep assist is the feature the Altima does not list.

So the split is simple. Pick the Altima for the blind-spot monitor on busy freeway lane changes. Pick the Sentra for lane-keep assist and the lower rate. Both give you the 360 camera, which helps in tight parking spots. Follow your local rules while you drive.

What does a longer rental look like in each?

Every rental here is a week at minimum and up to 28 days at most. That means a longer stay is built from multiple weeks, never a single day. The Altima and Sentra both fit that range, so either works for a visit of a few weeks.

The chart below tracks the Altima's base rental estimate from 7 to 28 days, with and without an example 50 extra miles a day. The line climbs as the days go up, and the extra miles line sits above the base line. The Sentra follows the same shape, only with its own lower rate.

Because the daily allowance accumulates, a longer rental also builds up more included miles. The overage only matters if you drive past that growing allowance. Plan your route first, then decide whether you need the extra miles.

Which one should you rent?

Pick the 2025 Nissan Sentra if you want the lowest base rate and are comfortable without a blind-spot monitor. It suits a solo traveler or a couple on a few weeks of errands and visits, since it still carries the 360 camera, adaptive cruise and lane-keep assist.

Pick the 2025 Nissan Altima if you will spend a lot of time on busy roads and want the blind-spot monitor and adaptive cruise together. It suits a group of up to 5 who split the rate and want the extra safety aids. For a head-to-head against another sedan, see Toyota Camry vs Nissan Altima: Which to Rent in LA.

If neither is quite right, here is the rest of our fleet for comparison.

How do pickup and booking work?

Pickup and delivery is at Royal London Court. Choose your car, pick a rental length of 7 to 28 days, and confirm on the booking page, where the weekly price and current terms are shown.

Have your renter details ready and make sure the driver is at least 25. The deposit is a hold on your card, separate from the rental total. Royal London Drives keeps the process short so you can get on the road.

For more on the smaller sedan, read Nissan Sentra Rental in Los Angeles, CA.