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 Budget (rated 6.1/10 with 68 reviews). Alamo (rated 9.3/10 with 7 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 $80 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of $112. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.
January
$80
February
$82
March
$84
April
$84
May
$89
June
$92
July
$112
August
$98
September
$82
October
$89
November
$91
December
$94
What car do most people hire in Santa Ana?
Full-size cars (Chevrolet Malibu, for example) are the most popular in Santa Ana. Mini (Chrysler Pacifica) and Open-air all-terrain (Jeep Wrangler) 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, 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 14 October 2025.
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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 14 October 2025.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Santa Ana for a week from Thrifty?
Thrifty is one of the top picks in Santa Ana. They can have you in a hire car for about $386 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.