Car Hire in Mammoth Lakes: Great Value and Total Freedom in the Eastern Sierra

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At nearly 2,400 metres, Mammoth receives heavy snowfall between November and May, and tyre chains are often compulsory on US 395 and access roads to the ski resort. A mid-size SUV with four-wheel drive gives you the clearance and traction to navigate icy town streets, packed car parks and mountain pull-outs with confidence. Higher ground clearance also helps when slush piles up at the roadside. An all-wheel-drive SUV lets you reach trailhead car parks that smaller cars may struggle with after a storm.

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The Sierra Nevada around Mammoth Lakes is all about forest tracks, fishing spots at Convict Lake and remote trailheads where a saloon simply will not cope. A four-wheel-drive pickup offers genuine ground clearance, an open bed for muddy boots, rods, bikes or camping kit, and the muscle to climb steep unpaved approaches. It is the practical choice for visitors heading to the more rugged corners of the Inyo National Forest during the summer thaw.

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Between June and September, the Mammoth Lakes Basin and the June Lake Loop open up to long, twisting scenic roads under reliably clear skies. A convertible makes the most of the panoramic views along the Sierra crest and those cool alpine evenings by the lake. Roads are smooth tarmac, gradients are gentle, and parking in the town is straightforward, so a soft-top is both comfortable and stylish for couples on a relaxed summer road trip.