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Cheap Car Hire in Santa Ana from $46

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 24/6 and drop-off date of 4/7. 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.
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Cheapest time to hire 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 1 June 2025.

January

$71

February

$73

March

$74

April

$74

May

$79

June

$79

July

$90

August

$85

September

$79

October

$77

November

$79

December

$83

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 1 June 2025.

At $46/day, medium car is the cheapest car type available for hire in Santa Ana in the past week. Out of 20 car hire agencies operating in Santa Ana, there are, in total, 32 hire locations. View below for 6 offered car types:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Standard

Standard

Full-size

Full-size

People mover

People mover

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Premium

Premium

Compare available car types for hire 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 1 June 2025.

Small cars

$50 - $110

All Car Types

$76 - $183

To hire a small car in Santa Ana, the United States, you would pay an average price of $59/day. July is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Santa Ana, the United States (~$50/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is September (~$110/day). In fact, July is about 16% 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 46% 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 small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in Santa Ana, the United States, you would pay an average price of $80/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Santa Ana, the United States (~$60/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is February (~$97/day). In fact, October is about 26% 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 25% 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:

To hire a large car in Santa Ana, the United States, you would pay an average price of $126/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Santa Ana, the United States (~$89/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is February (~$247/day). In fact, January is about 30% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for Santa Ana. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Santa Ana, hiring a large car is 15% more expensive. 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 large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a SUV in Santa Ana, the United States, you would pay an average price of $120/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Santa Ana, the United States (~$73/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is February (~$247/day). In fact, May is about 40% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Santa Ana. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Santa Ana, hiring a SUV is 11% more expensive. 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 SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Nissan Micra$58/day
2
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Nissan Micra
BYD ATTO 3$62/day
4
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A/C
BYD ATTO 3

Top hire 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 1 June 2025.
Book your reservation with one of the top car hire agencies located in Santa Ana, including Dollar, Budget and Alamo. Read through reviews, double check the pickup location, and other important information before making your selection.

Dollar

6.6
Okay
34 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

6.9

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

6.1

Value

6.6

Budget

6.4
Okay
67 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.5

Alamo

9.3
Wonderful
7 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

9.4

Overall

9.3

Pick-up/drop-off

9.2

Value

9.1

National

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

9.0

Overall

9.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.5

Value

9.0

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.5
Very Good
20 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

8.7

Overall

8.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.4

Value

8.3

Avis

7.1
Good
21 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

6.8

Hertz

6.6
Okay
13 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.7

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

6.6

Midway

3 locations

Best car hire deals found in Santa Ana

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 $65. Data was last updated on 1 June 2025.
The best offers we've found on car hires in the Santa Ana area. If these deals don't completely appeal to you, check back soon for alternative offers.
Volkswagen Passat$46/day
5
M
A/C
Volkswagen Passat
Hyundai Accent$58/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai Accent
Hyundai Elantra$58/day
5
M
A/C
Hyundai Elantra

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Santa Ana, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 1 June 2025.
  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Santa Ana for a week from Budget?

    Budget offers hire cars in Santa Ana for about $481 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 is a car hire in Santa Ana for a weekend?

    $0 is, on average, how much a car hire costs for the weekend in Santa Ana. To save money, consider booking a Standard car hire, which is the cheapest car during the weekend. If you are looking for a car hire in July, we’ve seen prices on Cheapflights for as low as $0 per day.

Car hires by fuel type in Santa Ana

Browse car hires by fuel type in Santa Ana. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Santa Ana. Deals were last updated on 1 June 2025.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Santa Ana. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest ($34+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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