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Popular car types in Santa Ana, CA

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in Santa Ana, CA and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 14 August 2026.
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Economy

Economy

S$ 41+

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Compact

Compact

S$ 41+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

S$ 41+

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Full-size

Full-size

S$ 86+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

S$ 92+

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Luxury

Luxury

S$ 60+

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Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

S$ 66+

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Premium SUV

Premium SUV

S$ 120+

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Cheapflights insights for Santa Ana car rentals

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Santa Ana, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Santa Ana?

To get the best deal on a rental car in Santa Ana, book about 7 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around S$ 59, which is about 10% cheaper than the typical rate.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Santa Ana?

Dollar is currently the cheapest car hire company in Santa Ana with deals as low as S$ 25.86/day found in the past two weeks. Avis is another inexpensive option with rates as low as S$ 29.04/day.

What is the best car rental company in Santa Ana?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Santa Ana is Budget (rated 6.0/10 with 68 reviews). Alamo (rated 9.3/10 with 9 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Budget
Budget
6.0
Alamo
Alamo
9.3
National
National
9.0
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.2

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Santa Ana?

At Santa Ana, the best time to rent a car is at January, with an average daily rate of just S$ 58. Conversely, June is the priciest month, averaging S$ 77 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Santa Ana, the best time to rent a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just S$ 58. Conversely, June is the priciest month, averaging S$ 77 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

S$ 58

February

S$ 64

March

S$ 72

April

S$ 67

May

S$ 68

June

S$ 77

July

S$ 73

August

S$ 73

September

S$ 60

October

S$ 67

November

S$ 65

December

S$ 68

What car do most people rent in Santa Ana?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Santa Ana are the following: SUV cars (Chevrolet Blazer or similar), Intermediate cars (Class Intermediate Car or similar), and Full-size cars (Toyota Camry or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Santa Ana?

Both Avis and National have 3 locations in Santa Ana, more than any other rental company in the area.

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Top rental agencies in Santa Ana, CA

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Santa Ana, CA known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Santa Ana, CA. Reviews were last updated on 14 August 2026.

Budget

6.0
Okay
68 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

7.0

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

6.2

Alamo

9.3
Wonderful
9 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

9.2

Comfort

9.4

Overall

9.3

Pick-up/drop-off

9.2

Value

8.9

National

1 location
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Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

9.0

Overall

9.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.5

Value

9.0

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.2
Very Good
7 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

9.2

Comfort

8.4

Overall

8.2

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

8.2

Sixt

1 location
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Avis

6.9
Okay
20 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

6.5

Midway

3 locations
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Hertz

6.0
Okay
6 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

6.7

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

6.3

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Santa Ana, CA, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 14 August 2026.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Santa Ana for a week from Dollar?

    Dollar is one of the most popular car hire companies in Santa Ana, offering car hire for around S$ 461 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Santa Ana?

    Yes, you can rent a car for a month in Santa Ana check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.

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