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Cheap Car Hire in Santa Ana, California from S$ 73

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Santa Ana with a pick-up date of 15-1 and drop-off date of 18-1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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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 8 January 2026.
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There are currently 33 hire locations operating in Santa Ana spread across 21 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in Santa Ana is SUV at S$ 73 a day. Below are all the 4 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Full-size

Full-size

S$ 75+

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Convertible

Convertible

S$ 120+

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Premium SUV

Premium SUV

S$ 140+

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Standard SUV

Standard SUV

S$ 73+

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Luxury SUV

Luxury SUV

S$ 140+

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Best car rental deals found in Santa Ana

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in Santa Ana, CA. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in Santa Ana, CA with an average daily rate of S$ 110. Data was last updated on 8 January 2026.
Nissan X-TrailS$ 73/day
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Nissan X-Trail
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Toyota CamryS$ 75/day
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Toyota Camry
Found 01/08/26
Ford Mustang ConvertibleS$ 120/day
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Ford Mustang Convertible
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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$ 53, which is about 2% cheaper than the typical rate.

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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 67 reviews). Alamo (rated 9.3/10 with 7 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
8.1

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$ 56. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging S$ 81 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$ 56. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging S$ 81 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$ 56

February

S$ 58

March

S$ 62

April

S$ 62

May

S$ 65

June

S$ 68

July

S$ 81

August

S$ 73

September

S$ 60

October

S$ 67

November

S$ 65

December

S$ 68

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.

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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 8 January 2026.

Budget

6.0
Okay
67 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

7.0

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

6.2

Alamo

9.3
Wonderful
7 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

9.4

Overall

9.3

Pick-up/drop-off

9.2

Value

9.0

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

8.1
Very Good
12 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.1

Pick-up/drop-off

8.3

Value

7.8

Avis

6.9
Okay
21 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

6.7

Dollar

6.7
Okay
25 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

6.8

Overall

6.7

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

6.6

Hertz

6.3
Okay
10 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.0

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

Value

6.3

Midway

3 locations
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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 8 January 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$ 462 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 8 January 2026.
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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$ 82+).

Electric

Electric

S$ 82+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

S$ 85+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

S$ 116+

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