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Santa Ana, CA car hires in 2026

Most popular company

THRIFTY

Price of petrol per litre

$1.62

Average price per day

$69

Cheapest price per day

$41
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Popular car types in Santa Ana, CA

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At $41/day, small car is the cheapest car type available for hire in Santa Ana in the past week. Out of 21 car hire agencies operating in Santa Ana, there are, in total, 33 hire locations. View below for 7 offered car types:

Economy

Economy

$45+

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Compact

Compact

$41+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

$48+

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Full-size

Full-size

$50+

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People mover

People mover

$70+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

$66+

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Luxury

Luxury

$66+

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Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

$50+

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Best car hire deals found in Santa Ana

Suzuki Swift$41/day
Suzuki Swift
Found 09/10/26
Audi A1$45/day
Audi A1
Found 09/10/26
Cupra Formentor$48/day
Cupra Formentor
Found 09/09/26

Cheapflights insights for Santa Ana car hires

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?

To get the best deal on car hire in Santa Ana, book about 7 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around $64, which is about 19% cheaper than the typical rate.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Santa Ana?

In Santa Ana, the most affordable car hire company right now is Dollar, offering prices from just $27.63/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Turo, with rates starting at $29.52/day.

What is the best car rental company in Santa Ana?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Santa Ana is Budget (rated 6.0/10 with 67 reviews). Alamo (rated 9.2/10 with 9 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Budget
Budget
6.0
Alamo
Alamo
9.2
National
National
9.0
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.2

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Santa Ana?

At Santa Ana, the best time to hire a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just $62. Conversely, June is the priciest month, averaging $83 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Santa Ana, the best time to hire a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just $62. Conversely, June is the priciest month, averaging $83 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

$62

February

$69

March

$78

April

$72

May

$73

June

$83

July

$79

August

$79

September

$66

October

$72

November

$69

December

$73

What car do most people hire in Santa Ana?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Santa Ana are the following: SUV cars (Hyundai Santa Fe or similar), Intermediate cars (Tesla Model 3 or similar), and Standard cars (Volkswagen Jetta or similar).

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 car hire company in the area.

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Top hire agencies in Santa Ana, CA

Budget

6.0
Okay
67 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

6.9

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

6.1

Alamo

9.2
Wonderful
9 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

9.2

Comfort

9.4

Overall

9.2

Pick-up/drop-off

9.2

Value

8.8

National

1 location
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Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

9.0

Overall

9.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.5

Value

9.0

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.2
Very Good
7 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

9.2

Comfort

8.4

Overall

8.2

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

8.2

Sixt

1 location
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Avis

6.8
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19 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.7

Value

6.5

Midway

3 locations
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Hertz

6.0
Okay
6 reviews•2 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

6.6

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.1

Value

6.4

Car hire FAQs

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Santa Ana?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $69/day when booking a car hire in Santa Ana. The absolute best deal a user found was for $58/day from Turo, booked on Sep. 5.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Santa Ana for a week from Thrifty?

    Thrifty offers hire cars in Santa Ana for about $528 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Santa Ana?

    The length of time you can book a car hire for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from Santa Ana it should be possible to hire a car for a whole month if needed.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Santa Ana for a month?

    The monthly cost of a car hire in Santa Ana is $2,262 ($75/day) on average.

Car hires by fuel type in Santa Ana, CA

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Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Santa Ana, CA. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest ($30+).

Electric

Electric

$30+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

$31+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

$52+

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