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Cheap Car Hire in Santa Ana from $44
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 29/9 and drop-off date of 9/10. 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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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 September 2025.
At $44/day, small 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
$44+
Compact
$44+
Intermediate
$44+
Standard
$58+
Full-size
$49+
People mover
$117+
Full-size SUV
$79+
Luxury
$59+
Compare car hire deals in Santa Ana by type
Here are the best Santa Ana small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Santa Ana medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Santa Ana large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Santa Ana SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Nissan Micra$44/day
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Ford Focus$44/day
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MG 3$65/day
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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 $64. Data was last updated on 1 September 2025.
Nissan Micra$44/day
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Ford Focus$44/day
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Toyota Corolla$44/day
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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 24% cheaper than the typical rate.
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 Dollar (rated 6.6/10 with 32 reviews). Budget (rated 6.2/10 with 68 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
Dollar
6.6
Budget
6.2
Alamo
9.3
National
9.0
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 $70. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging $96 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 $70. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging $96 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
$70
February
$72
March
$73
April
$73
May
$78
June
$81
July
$96
August
$86
September
$76
October
$78
November
$78
December
$83
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 car hire company in the area.
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 September 2025.
Dollar
32 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7.4
Comfort
6.9
Overall
6.6
Pick-up/drop-off
6.2
Value
6.6
Budget
68 reviews•3 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7.2
Comfort
7.1
Overall
6.2
Pick-up/drop-off
6.4
Value
6.3
Alamo
7 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.4
Overall
9.3
Pick-up/drop-off
9.1
Value
8.9
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
15 reviews•3 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
8.6
Overall
8.6
Pick-up/drop-off
8.6
Value
8.4
Avis
21 reviews•3 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7.2
Comfort
7.3
Overall
6.9
Pick-up/drop-off
6.7
Value
6.6
Hertz
12 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7.7
Comfort
7.2
Overall
6.6
Pick-up/drop-off
6.4
Value
6.6
Midway
3 locations
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 September 2025.
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 $824 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 Compact car hire, which is the cheapest car during the weekend. If you are looking for a car hire in October, 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 September 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 ($28+).
Electric
$28+
Hybrid
$31+
Petrol/Diesel
$56+
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