Santa Ana

Cheap Car Rentals in Santa Ana

Santa Ana, CA, United States
1 May — 8 May
Driver's age: 26-65
Santa Ana, CA, United States
Wed 1/5
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Noon

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Santa Ana?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Santa Ana and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 24 April 2024.

January

$81

February

$86

March

$94

April

$91

May

$82

June

$94

July

$96

August

$97

September

$89

October

$87

November

$87

December

$87

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Santa Ana is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is August. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Compare available car types for rental in Santa Ana

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in Santa Ana to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 24 April 2024.

Small cars

$66 - $114

All Car Types

$79 - $340

To hire a small car in Santa Ana, the United States, you would pay an average price of $48/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Santa Ana, the United States (~$66/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is May (~$114/day). In fact, October is about 37% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Santa Ana. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Santa Ana, hiring a small car saves you 41% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

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 24 April 2024.
Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in Santa Ana, including Dollar, Budget and Hertz in Santa Ana. Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in Santa Ana, including Dollar, Budget and Hertz.

Dollar

7.0
Good
173 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.2

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.5

Value

7.1

Budget

6.8
Okay
116 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.7

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

6.9

Hertz

6.8
Okay
167 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.5

Value

6.7

Alamo

9.3
Wonderful
52 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

9.4

Overall

9.2

Pick-up/drop-off

9.2

Value

9.0

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.6
Very Good
74 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.8

Overall

8.7

Pick-up/drop-off

8.6

Value

8.5

Avis

7.2
Good
44 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.2

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

6.9

National

9.4
Wonderful
1 review•1 location
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Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

9.4

Overall

9.4

Pick-up/drop-off

9.7

Value

9.4

GREEN MOTION

7.6
Good
6 reviews•1 location
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Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

8.0

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 24 April 2024.

  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Santa Ana?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Alamo (9.2 rating), National (9.0 rating) and Enterprise Rent-A-Car (8.7 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Santa Ana.

  • What are petrol prices like in Santa Ana?

    The average price of petrol in Santa Ana is $1.74/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between $78 and $113 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

  • 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 $907 per week on average.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in Santa Ana for the best price?

    Hiring your favourite car model can become more difficult the closer you are to your desired travel date. It’s ideal to book early to have that peace of mind. An early booking can save you up to 27% in Santa Ana - we recommend booking at least 7days in advance.

  • 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.

  • What car do most people hire in Santa Ana?

    The most popular car chosen by those travelling to Santa Ana is Compact (Toyota Corolla) based on our Cheapflights data.

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