Cheap Car Hire in Santa Ana, California from $64
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 6/10 and drop-off date of 5/11. 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.
Santa Ana, CA car rentals in 2026
Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Santa Ana, CA. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 7 August 2026.
Most popular company | HERTZ |
|---|---|
Price of petrol per litre | $2.00 |
Average price per day | $110 |
Cheapest price per day | $64 |
Popular car types in Santa Ana, CA
Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Santa Ana, CA and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 7 August 2026.
There are 21 hire agencies servicing Santa Ana. These agencies, altogether, have 33 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? large car is the cheapest car type to hire in Santa Ana with prices from $64 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 8 car types you can hire in Santa Ana:
Economy
$78+
Compact
$78+
Intermediate
$67+
Standard
$69+
Full-size
$64+
People mover
$92+
Full-size SUV
$116+
Premium
$97+
Best car rental deals found in Santa Ana
Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Santa Ana, CA. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Santa Ana, CA with an average daily rate of $92. Data was last updated on 7 August 2026.
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 $78/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 48% 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 Budget (rated 6.0/10 with 68 reviews). Alamo (rated 9.3/10 with 9 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 $77 per day. In contrast, June is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of $102. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.
January
$77
February
$85
March
$95
April
$88
May
$90
June
$102
July
$97
August
$95
September
$80
October
$88
November
$85
December
$90
What car do most people hire in Santa Ana?
SUV cars (Chevrolet Tahoe, for example) are the most popular in Santa Ana. Intermediate (Toyota Camry) and Full-size (Nissan Pathfinder) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Santa Ana.
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.
Top rental agencies in Santa Ana, CA
Explore the leading car hire agencies in Santa Ana, CA known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Santa Ana, CA. Reviews were last updated on 7 August 2026.
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Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Santa Ana, CA, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 7 August 2026.
What is the cheapest hire car found in Santa Ana?
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $110/day when booking a car hire in Santa Ana. The absolute best deal a user found was for $75/day from Hertz, booked on Aug. 1.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Santa Ana for a week from Hertz?
Hertz is one of the top picks in Santa Ana. They can have you in a hire car for about $773 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 does it cost to rent a car in Santa Ana for a month?
The monthly cost of a car rental in Santa Ana is $3,313 ($110/day) on average.
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 7 August 2026.
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 ($42+).
Electric
$42+
Hybrid
$56+
Petrol/Diesel
$92+