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Cheap Car Rentals in Santa Ana from $52
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 20/9 and drop-off date of 1/10. 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
Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Santa Ana and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 26 August 2025.
There are 20 hire agencies servicing Santa Ana. These agencies, altogether, have 32 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? medium car is the cheapest car type to hire in Santa Ana with prices from $52 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 7 car types you can hire in Santa Ana:
Economy
$72+
Compact
$58+
Intermediate
$52+
Standard
$55+
Full-size
$71+
People mover
$144+
Full-size SUV
$98+
Premium
$75+
Compare car rental deals in Santa Ana by type
Here are the best Santa Ana small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Santa Ana medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Santa Ana SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Mercedes-Benz EQA$58/day
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Toyota Yaris$72/day
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Best car rental deals found in Santa Ana
Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Santa Ana. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Santa Ana with an average daily rate of $83. Data was last updated on 26 August 2025.
Toyota Corolla$52/day
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Toyota Corolla$58/day
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Mitsubishi Outlander$60/day
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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?
Book your rental car in Santa Ana 7 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car rental prices are around $72/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 38% off the average price.
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 Dollar (rated 6.6/10 with 32 reviews). Budget (rated 6.2/10 with 68 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
Dollar
6.6
Budget
6.2
Alamo
9.3
National
9.0
What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Santa Ana?
Planning to hire a car in Santa Ana? January is the cheapest month, costing about $78 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of $107. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.
January
$78
February
$80
March
$82
April
$82
May
$87
June
$90
July
$107
August
$94
September
$85
October
$87
November
$87
December
$92
What car do most people hire in Santa Ana?
Intermediate cars (Jeep Wrangler, for example) are the most popular in Santa Ana. Full-size (Ford Expedition) and Passenger van (Chrysler Pacifica) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Santa Ana.
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
Explore the leading car hire agencies in Santa Ana known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Santa Ana. Reviews were last updated on 26 August 2025.
Dollar
32 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7.4
Comfort
6.9
Overall
6.6
Pick-up/drop-off
6.2
Value
6.6
Budget
68 reviews•3 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7.2
Comfort
7.1
Overall
6.2
Pick-up/drop-off
6.4
Value
6.3
Alamo
7 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.4
Overall
9.3
Pick-up/drop-off
9.2
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
16 reviews•3 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
8.7
Overall
8.7
Pick-up/drop-off
8.7
Value
8.4
Avis
21 reviews•3 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7.2
Comfort
7.3
Overall
6.9
Pick-up/drop-off
6.7
Value
6.6
Hertz
12 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7.7
Comfort
7.2
Overall
6.6
Pick-up/drop-off
6.4
Value
6.6
Midway
3 locations
Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Santa Ana, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 26 August 2025.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Santa Ana for a week from Avis?
Avis is one of the top picks in Santa Ana. They can have you in a hire car for about $627 per week on average.
Can I rent a car for a month in Santa Ana?
Typically, how long you can rent a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For Santa Ana however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.
How much is a car hire in Santa Ana for a weekend?
The average price for a weekend car hire in Santa Ana is $0. Hiring a Intermediate is your cheapest option if you’re looking to save money on your weekend car hire in Santa Ana. For the month of September, Cheapflights users have found hire cars in Santa Ana for as low as $0/day.
Car rentals by fuel type in Santa Ana
Browse car rentals by fuel type in Santa Ana. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Santa Ana. Deals were last updated on 26 August 2025.
Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Santa Ana. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest ($37+).
Electric
$37+
Hybrid
$38+
Petrol/Diesel
$47+
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