Thank you all for your thoughts.

I too was amazed at how little I paid last April. 12 days....and with taxes etc it was just about $225.00. I requested a sub-compact and was given a Volkswagon Golf (I think that was the model...).

I just looked off-airport (Sepulveda Blvd in Culver City)...the same request I made for LAX at $337.00 came in at $126.00!!!

I think a $20 taxi ride to Culver City is worth it!

Again, thanks for the advice!