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Cheap Car Rentals in Santa Ana from $92

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 27/6 and drop-off date of 1/7. 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 11 June 2025.

There are 20 hire agencies servicing Santa Ana. These agencies, altogether, have 32 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? large car is the cheapest car type to hire in Santa Ana with prices from $92 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 6 car types you can hire in Santa Ana:

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Standard

Standard

Full-size

Full-size

People mover

People mover

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Premium

Premium

Luxury

Luxury

Compare car rental deals in Santa Ana by type

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:

Hyundai Accent$102/day
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Hyundai Accent
BMW 3 Series$103/day
5
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A/C
BMW 3 Series

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 $124. Data was last updated on 11 June 2025.
Some of the most attractive options when it comes to renting a car in Santa Ana. Be sure to confirm the details of the deal, such as car type, daily rate, and pickup location.
Honda Civic$92/day
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Honda Civic
Mazda Mazda6$102/day
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Mazda Mazda6
Toyota Corolla$103/day
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Toyota Corolla

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 car hire in Santa Ana 7 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around $69/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 36% off the usual 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 34 reviews). Budget (rated 6.4/10 with 67 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

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 $76 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of $96. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

$76

February

$78

March

$79

April

$79

May

$84

June

$84

July

$96

August

$91

September

$84

October

$84

November

$84

December

$89

What car do most people hire in Santa Ana?

Passenger van cars (Chrysler Pacifica, for example) are the most popular in Santa Ana. Mini (Chrysler Pacifica) and SUV (Ford Edge) 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 11 June 2025.
Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in Santa Ana, including Dollar, Budget and Alamo in Santa Ana. Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in Santa Ana, including Dollar, Budget and Alamo.

Dollar

6.6
Okay
34 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

6.9

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

6.1

Value

6.6

Budget

6.4
Okay
67 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.5

Alamo

9.3
Wonderful
7 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

9.4

Overall

9.3

Pick-up/drop-off

9.2

Value

9.0

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

8.6
Very Good
20 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

8.7

Overall

8.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

8.4

Avis

7.1
Good
21 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

6.9

Value

6.8

Hertz

6.6
Okay
13 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.7

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 11 June 2025.
  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Santa Ana for a week from Budget?

    Budget is one of the top picks in Santa Ana. They can have you in a hire car for about $760 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 Full-size is your cheapest option if you’re looking to save money on your weekend car hire in Santa Ana. For the month of July, 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 11 June 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Santa Ana. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest ($51+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Travelling to a place near Santa Ana?

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