Santa Ana

Cheap Car Hire in Santa Ana, California

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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 30 October 2025.

Most popular company

THRIFTY

Price of petrol per litre

₹ 79

Average price per day

₹ 4,731

Cheapest price per day

₹ 4,726

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 ₹ 3,617, which is about 6,923% cheaper than the typical rate.

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 68 reviews). Alamo (rated 9.3/10 with 7 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

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 ₹ 4,058 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of ₹ 5,558. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

₹ 4,058

February

₹ 4,147

March

₹ 4,235

April

₹ 4,235

May

₹ 4,499

June

₹ 4,676

July

₹ 5,558

August

₹ 4,941

September

₹ 4,235

October

₹ 4,588

November

₹ 4,588

December

₹ 4,764

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.

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 30 October 2025.

Budget

6.1
Okay
68 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.1

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

6.3

Alamo

9.3
Wonderful
7 reviews1 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

8.4
Very Good
13 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

8.4

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.4

Value

8.2

Avis

6.9
Okay
21 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

6.7

Dollar

6.8
Okay
25 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.0

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.5

Value

6.7

Hertz

6.5
Okay
10 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

6.5

Midway

3 locations

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 30 October 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Santa Ana?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under ₹ 4,731/day when booking a car hire in Santa Ana. The absolute best deal a user found was for ₹ 4,726/day from Thrifty, booked on Oct. 26.

  • 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 ₹ 33,114 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.

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