You may need a car to really explore Beverly Hills and its surroundings. Uber and Lyft can be quite expensive if used frequently. However, buses and trains are available for public transportation in Los Angeles. A day pass for Los Angeles County Metro costs around $7. One-way taxi fare from LAX to Beverly Hills costs around $40-$55.
If you have extra time, take a day trip to Malibu or hike in Runyon Canyon Park for some gorgeous views of the city. If you're interested in history, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art and the Getty Villa are worth visiting. Subtract Santa Monica if you're limited on time, but keep Universal Studios! Book reservations beforehand to minimize wait times.
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is the main airport for Beverly Hills, California. It is located within the Los Angeles city limits and lies approximately 11 miles southwest of downtown LA. The distance from LAX to Beverly Hills is about 10 miles. The other nearest airports are Hollywood Burbank Airport in Burbank and Long Beach Airport in Long Beach.