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Cheap Car Hire in Santa Ana, California from ₹ 2,266

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 6/12 and drop-off date of 27/12. 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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Santa Ana, CA car rentals in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Santa Ana, CA. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 15 November 2025.

Most popular company

THRIFTY

Price of petrol per litre

₹ 80

Average price per day

₹ 4,757

Cheapest price per day

₹ 2,266
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Popular car types in Santa Ana, CA

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in Santa Ana, CA and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 15 November 2025.
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There are, in total, 33 car hire locations in Santa Ana that are operated by 21 companies. In the past week, small car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: ₹ 2,266/day). Explore 5 car types currently offered from Santa Ana hire providers:

Economy

Economy

₹ 2,725+

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Compact

Compact

₹ 2,266+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

₹ 3,123+

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Standard

Standard

₹ 2,388+

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Full-size

Full-size

₹ 3,221+

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Minivan

Minivan

₹ 5,289+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

₹ 5,748+

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Convertible

Convertible

₹ 6,187+

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Compare car rental deals in Santa Ana, CA 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:

Hyundai i20₹ 2,266/day
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Hyundai i20
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Hyundai i10₹ 2,725/day
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Hyundai i10
Found 11/14/25

Best car rental deals found in Santa Ana

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in Santa Ana, CA. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in Santa Ana, CA with an average daily rate of ₹ 4,066. Data was last updated on 15 November 2025.
Hyundai i20₹ 2,266/day
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Hyundai i20
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Honda City₹ 2,388/day
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Honda City
Found 11/14/25
Ford Ikon₹ 2,725/day
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Ford Ikon
Found 11/14/25

Cheapflights insights for Santa Ana car rentals

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 ₹ 3,637, which is about 6,962% cheaper than the typical rate.

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What is the best car rental company in Santa Ana?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Santa Ana is Budget (rated 6.1/10 with 67 reviews). Alamo (rated 9.3/10 with 7 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Budget
Budget
6.1
Alamo
Alamo
9.3
National
National
9.0
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.4

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

Planning to hire a car in Santa Ana? January is the cheapest month, costing about ₹ 4,081 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of ₹ 5,589. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

₹ 4,081

February

₹ 4,081

March

₹ 4,258

April

₹ 4,258

May

₹ 4,524

June

₹ 4,702

July

₹ 5,589

August

₹ 4,968

September

₹ 4,169

October

₹ 4,702

November

₹ 4,702

December

₹ 4,790

What car do most people rent in Santa Ana?

SUV cars (Toyota RAV4, for example) are the most popular in Santa Ana. Premium (Chevrolet Suburban) and Intermediate (Toyota RAV4) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Santa Ana.

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 rental company in the area.

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Top rental agencies in Santa Ana, CA

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Santa Ana, CA known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Santa Ana, CA. Reviews were last updated on 15 November 2025.

Budget

6.1
Okay
67 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

7.0

Overall

6.1

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

6.2

Alamo

9.3
Wonderful
7 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

9.4

Overall

9.3

Pick-up/drop-off

9.2

Value

9.0

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

8.4
Very Good
13 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

8.4

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

8.1

Avis

6.9
Okay
21 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

6.7

Dollar

6.7
Okay
25 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

6.9

Overall

6.7

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

6.7

Hertz

6.4
Okay
10 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.0

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

Value

6.4

Midway

3 locations
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Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Santa Ana, CA, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 15 November 2025.

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

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under ₹ 4,757/day when booking a car hire in Santa Ana. The absolute best deal a user found was for ₹ 4,752/day from Thrifty, booked on Nov. 2.

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

    From Thrifty you can hire a car in Santa Ana from about ₹ 33,296 per week on average.

  • 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.

Car rentals by fuel type in Santa Ana, CA

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Santa Ana, CA. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Santa Ana, CA. Deals were last updated on 15 November 2025.
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Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Santa Ana, CA. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (₹ 29+).

Electric

Electric

₹ 51+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

₹ 29+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

₹ 121+

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