Santa Ana

Cheap Car Hire in Santa Ana, California

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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 6 November 2025.
Standard

Standard

S$ 34+

Full-size

Full-size

S$ 46+

People carrier

People carrier

S$ 74+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

S$ 105+

Luxury

Luxury

S$ 69+

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

S$ 47+

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

S$ 54+

Luxury SUV

Luxury SUV

S$ 88+

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$ 54, which is about 3% cheaper than the typical rate.

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 6.1/10 with 67 reviews). Alamo (rated 9.3/10 with 7 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

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$ 60. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging S$ 84 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$ 60. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging S$ 84 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$ 60

February

S$ 61

March

S$ 63

April

S$ 63

May

S$ 67

June

S$ 69

July

S$ 84

August

S$ 73

September

S$ 61

October

S$ 69

November

S$ 69

December

S$ 71

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

In Santa Ana, Avis, Budget, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, and Midway have 3 locations, more than any other rental company in the area.

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 6 November 2025.

Budget

6.1
Okay
67 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.1

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

6.3

Alamo

9.3
Wonderful
7 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

9.4

Overall

9.3

Pick-up/drop-off

9.1

Value

8.9

National

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

9.0

Overall

9.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.5

Value

9.0

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.4
Very Good
13 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

8.4

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

8.1

Avis

6.9
Okay
21 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

6.7

Dollar

6.7
Okay
25 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

6.9

Overall

6.7

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

6.7

Hertz

6.4
Okay
10 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.0

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

Value

6.4

Midway

3 locations

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 6 November 2025.
  • 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$ 525 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.

Car rentals by fuel type in Santa Ana, CA

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Santa Ana, CA. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Santa Ana, CA. Deals were last updated on 6 November 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Santa Ana, CA. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (S$ 67+).

Electric

Electric

S$ 67+

Hybrid

Hybrid

S$ 81+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

S$ 134+

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