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Cheap Car Rentals in Santa Ana from $58

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a car hire in Santa Ana with a pick-up date of 6/8 and drop-off date of 13/8. 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.
Driver's age: 26-65
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Wed 7/8

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 July 2024.

January

$80

February

$85

March

$94

April

$90

May

$87

June

$87

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.

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 24 July 2024.

There are 19 hire agencies servicing Santa Ana. These agencies, altogether, have 30 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? medium car is the cheapest car type to hire in Santa Ana with prices from $69 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 6 car types you can hire in Santa Ana:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Full-size

Full-size

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Convertible

Convertible

Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

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 July 2024.

Medium cars

$56 - $408

All Car Types

$56 - $339

To hire a medium car in Santa Ana, the United States, you would pay an average price of $73/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Santa Ana, the United States (~$56/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is October (~$408/day). In fact, May is about 24% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Santa Ana. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Santa Ana, hiring a medium car saves you 24% 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. Here are the best Santa Ana medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Volkswagen Passat$69/day
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Volkswagen Passat
Toyota Corolla$74/day
5
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A/C
Toyota Corolla
Tesla Model 3$76/day
5
7
4
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A/C
Tesla Model 3

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 July 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
175 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

7.0

Budget

6.8
Okay
118 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

6.8

Hertz

6.8
Okay
167 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.5

Value

6.7

Alamo

9.3
Wonderful
52 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

9.4

Overall

9.2

Pick-up/drop-off

9.1

Value

9.0

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.6
Very Good
74 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.7

Overall

8.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.6

Value

8.5

Avis

7.2
Good
44 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.2

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

6.9

National

9.3
Wonderful
1 review1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

9.3

Overall

9.3

Pick-up/drop-off

9.6

Value

9.3

GREEN MOTION

6.7
Okay
14 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.5

Overall

6.7

Pick-up/drop-off

6.7

Value

7.0

Best Santa Ana car rental deals found

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 $96. Data was last updated on 24 July 2024.
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.
Volkswagen Passat$69/day
5
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A/C
Volkswagen Passat
Holden Barina$71/day
2
M
A/C
Holden Barina
Toyota Corolla$74/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla

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 July 2024.
  • What car hire company is typically the cheapest in Santa Ana?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a rental car in Santa Ana from the following companies over the past two weeks: Dollar ($69/day), Thrifty ($78/day), and Enterprise Rent-A-Car ($126/day).

  • 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 $1.71/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between $77 and $111 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

  • 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 $813 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 29% 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.

  • 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 August, Cheapflights users have found hire cars in Santa Ana for as low as $0/day.

  • 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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Van rentals in Santa Ana

Find van hire deals in Santa Ana from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. van hires in Santa Ana cost an average of $81 per day. Price data was last updated on 24 July 2024.
Peruse some of the best options we've found for renting a van in the Santa Ana area. If you're not finding the right deal for your van rental, check back soon as deals are constantly being refreshed.
Volkswagen Sharan$58/day
5
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A/C
Volkswagen Sharan
Volkswagen Sharan$58/day
5
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A/C
Volkswagen Sharan
Volkswagen Sharan$103/day
5
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A/C
Volkswagen Sharan

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 24 July 2024.

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 ($56+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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