Cheap Car Rentals in Santa Ana

Santa Ana, CA, United States

24 Mar — 31 Mar

Same drop-off

Fri 24/3

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Fri 31/3

Noon

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26-65Other

Santa Ana Car Rentals in 2023

Most popular company	FOX
Price of gas per litre	C$ 1.35
Average price per day	C$ 51
Cheapest price per day	C$ 32

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

January

C$ 60

February

C$ 71

March

C$ 100

April

C$ 92

May

C$ 86

June

C$ 94

July

C$ 89

August

C$ 81

September

C$ 75

October

C$ 81

November

C$ 78

December

C$ 81

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Santa Ana is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is March. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Popular Car Types in Santa Ana

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There are, in total, 28 car rental locations in Santa Ana that are operated by 18 companies. In the past week, Small is the cheapest car type users can rent (cheapest price last found: C$ 30/day). Explore 7 car types currently offered from Santa Ana rental providers:

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	Small Cars	C$ 59 - C$ 92
	All Car Types	C$ 68 - C$ 118

To rent a Small car in Santa Ana, the United States, you would pay an average price of C$ 72/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a Small car in Santa Ana, the United States (~C$ 59/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~C$ 92/day). In fact, January is about 20% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Small rental for Santa Ana. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Santa Ana, renting a Small car saves you 22% 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 rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a Medium car in Santa Ana, the United States, you would pay an average price of C$ 79/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a Medium car in Santa Ana, the United States (~C$ 58/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~C$ 114/day). In fact, January is about 27% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Medium rental for Santa Ana. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Santa Ana, renting a Medium car saves you 16% 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 rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a Large car in Santa Ana, the United States, you would pay an average price of C$ 93/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a Large car in Santa Ana, the United States (~C$ 56/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is April (~C$ 112/day). In fact, January is about 41% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Large rental for Santa Ana. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Santa Ana, renting a Large car is 2% 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 rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a SUV car in Santa Ana, the United States, you would pay an average price of C$ 83/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a SUV car in Santa Ana, the United States (~C$ 66/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is April (~C$ 93/day). In fact, January is about 21% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV rental for Santa Ana. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Santa Ana, renting a SUV car saves you 11% 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 SUV rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a Van car in Santa Ana, the United States, you would pay an average price of C$ 117/day. September is the cheapest month to rent a Van car in Santa Ana, the United States (~C$ 77/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~C$ 179/day). In fact, September is about 35% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Van rental for Santa Ana. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Santa Ana, renting a Van car is 22% 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 Van rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a Luxury car in Santa Ana, the United States, you would pay an average price of C$ 112/day. December is the cheapest month to rent a Luxury car in Santa Ana, the United States (~C$ 59/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is May (~C$ 232/day). In fact, December is about 48% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Luxury rental for Santa Ana. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Santa Ana, renting a Luxury car is 17% 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.

To rent a Convertible car in Santa Ana, the United States, you would pay an average price of C$ 115/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a Convertible car in Santa Ana, the United States (~C$ 81/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~C$ 208/day). In fact, November is about 30% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Convertible rental for Santa Ana. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Santa Ana, renting a Convertible car is 20% 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 Convertible rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Chevrolet SparkC$ 30/day

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Nissan VersaC$ 44/day

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Toyota YarisC$ 48/day

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Top rental agencies in Santa Ana

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Dollar

7.7

Good

170 reviews•1 location

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Overview

Recent reviews

2.0

Poor|Feb. 2023

I prepaid for a car at the airport and spent $50 on an uber to get there. I was early but was then told no cars were available. They said it happens all the time. How does this company stay in business?

6.0

Okay|Oct. 2022

we waited 3.5 hours for an available vehicle

2.0

Poor|Jul. 2022

Made a reservation and they didn’t save us our SUV! Terrible!!! What’s the point of a reservation if I can’t reserve it?!?!?! Cannot do anything for us because we booked third party! Or at least that’s their excuse!!! Will never go with Dollar again!!!

2.0

Poor|Apr. 2022

Charged me an extra hour when I dropped off the car within 24 hrs

6.0

Okay|Apr. 2022

There was a difference between the price when I booked on Kayak and what I was sent from their 'partner' for the rental (Priceline - that price was a bit higher), but the Kayak price was what I was charged by Dollar. Long wait in line for pick up at the Santa Ana airport, looked like that was the case at the other places too. Service at the counter was good, and I was happy with the car. Car return was very smooth and the staff person there was great.

2.0

Poor|Mar. 2022

Car was unavailable at time of pickup for an unknown number of hours (told a minimum of 2 hours). Had to make other arrangements and have not been refunded

1 out of 57

Budget

7.1

Good

104 reviews•3 locations

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6.0

Okay|Mar. 2023

I had put a convertible mustang and received a Camaro that was not convertible. This was my only complaint other than that they were great.

2.0

Poor|Feb. 2023

I booked an SUV and they offered me a Camero or Challenger. Then had to wait 20 minutes for them to find me an SUV and the gentleman helping me could not get in contact with other people to assist us faster. I don't think the car was cleaned very well or wiped down prior to giving us the keys, but overall it was fine. Dropping off the car was possibly the worst experience I could imagine. I got there before they closed and waited almost 20 minutes until someone came to help me. The woman was rude and told me I had to use the drop box because they were closed, though I was there prior to closing. If she had assisted me upon arrival, I would have returned the car a day early and not had to pay for the extra day but the lack of customer service and willingness to help me costed me an extra $150. I would not drop off at this location again unless it was made aware prior that you need to use the drop box and not talk to anyone.

8.0

Very good|Jan. 2023

The car had some issues - felt wobbly with highway driving and made a loud sound. My husband planned to tell them at drop off but they rushed him through, were rude, and didn't give him an opportunity to talk with anyone. Trying to help out before it's rented out again but weren't able to. Pick up experience at the beginning was great and the price was better than other rental places.

8.0

Very good|Jan. 2023

Car was clean and functioned well. There was a long wait to pick up the car and no opportunity to check the car for damage prior to signing the contract...

2.0

Poor|Jan. 2023

Took forever to get the car. Absurdly slow.

6.0

Okay|Jan. 2023

The pickup took a long time. I stood in line at the budget counter for 15 minutes and when I was next in line they sent me to the Avis counter where I was 5th in line and I had to wait an additional 15 minutes. The pickup was poor. The drop off was excellent.

1 out of 35

Hertz

6.8

Okay

160 reviews•3 locations

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10.0

Wonderful|May 2021

The customer service was great. Both agents I talked to were friendly and knowledgeable.

2.0

Poor|Mar. 2023

We booked a full size SUV (GMC Yukon) 2 weeks in advance, when we reached to pick up first of all we had to wait in line for more than an hour and then we were told that the vehicle we requested ]wasn't available and had to downgraded to a minivan the guy at the counter had an attitude of take it or leave it.

4.0

Mediocre|Mar. 2023

Thirty five minuets in line is terrible. And it wasn't all that many people in front of me. Terrible.

8.0

Very good|Mar. 2023

Need one more helper only one person work at the shop

2.0

Poor|Dec. 2022

Had to wait 5 hours to get my car. Due to weather and people not returning the car. Nothing Hertz could have done but it was very exhausting waiting that long and then having to drive in traffic back to Vegas.

2.0

Poor|Dec. 2022

I did not get a car, and I was charged!

1 out of 54

Enterprise

8.7

Very good

72 reviews•3 locations

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6.0

Okay|Dec. 2022

It would have been better transparency. When they brought the car it was not what I order and when they brought another car they charge me extra for the vehicle. If I would have known for bringing another car would be charge to me I would have just cancel my reservation. Not once would I notify about the charge.

2.0

Poor|Jun. 2022

I reserved BMW X3 online. When I went to the Enterprise and requested to check in, I asked if they have the BMW available, the customer service representative told me yes, they checked me in and charged my card, so she asked me to wait until her colleague comes to help me. When Shalvy came she told me that they don’t have BMW and I should drive Q5 instead. I was really shocked, Q5 was not in good condition, there were a lot of scratches on car. I didn’t have any options, since I must to drive towards San Diego for my daughter’s graduation. I asked for different availability and they charged me 179 instead of 130. It was very frustrating.

10.0

Wonderful|Feb. 2022

Super service @ p/u, easy return

4.0

Mediocre|Dec. 2022

Customer service has a horrible attitude

10.0

Wonderful|Aug. 2021

Fast pick up and fast drop off

7.9

Good|Jul. 2021

Rental car rates are ridiculous right now, of course. Enterprise has a confused situation at LAX that could use better signage, and also a bit of confusion on pickup at SNA. Service was very good, but ditch the up sell. Get me in and out as fast as possible.

1 out of 24

Avis

7.4

Good

40 reviews•3 locations

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Overview

Recent reviews

2.0

Poor|Oct. 2022

Avis is the worst rental car for ever. Unprofessional, rude employees, disrespectful.

10.0

Wonderful|Sep. 2022

Huge line at the airport check which moved kind of quick to my surprise. Guy behind the counted was friendly quick and I was on my way. Same at the drop. No line but things went smooth and fast.

10.0

Wonderful|Aug. 2022

Kayak had cars available on its site for a one way trip where the Avis site had none.

8.0

Very good|May 2022

This location was not at the airport like I thought - but their customer service was so good they called me the day before my pickup to make sure I knew I would have to get a ride to their location, but that by doing so, I was pry ably saving $200 on my total rental. Add to that, the gentleman who checked me in was was helpful, cheerful, and kind. Great experience.

2.0

Poor|Apr. 2022

Pick-up was fine and initially the car seemed fine, then it started leaking gas the first time we tried to fill the tank, when we only two hours from home, and it took Avis 5 hours to get us into a new car, leaving us stranded in a parking lot in Phoenix, AZ with no bathroom from 9pm to midnight, and then waiting at PHX airport for another two hours to get a car. In the end they offered us almost no apologies, a tiny 50.00 dollar discount, and turned what should have been a straightforward 7-8 hour car ride into a 13 hour ordeal, which meant I ended up being awake for close to 24 hours. And to top it off, they didn't extend our rental period so after finally getting home and to sleep at 5am (I should have been home by about 11pm and in bed shortly after if all had gone well) I had to wake up a few hours later to go return the car and avoid the fees for a late return.

10.0

Wonderful|Feb. 2022

Everything went smoothly.

1 out of 14

Alamo

45 reviews•1 location

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10.0

Wonderful|May 2017

service was great

6.4

Okay|May 2017

No accommadation for drive up customer only for airport customer. I will not use this location again.

8.0

Very good|May 2017

nice car

i booked it for $46 and some cents(I pre payed for the car)...but when I returned it they charged be $47 and some cent.....although not a big difference in the amount...but still they should honour what they agreed for...its the most basic principle of any business transaction

10.0

Wonderful|Apr. 2017

They were great to deal with easy and quick processing collection and drop off

Nothing

10.0

Wonderful|Apr. 2017

No problem rental, unlimited millage, flexibility in pick up and drop off locations, excellent employees, great all the way around

10.0

Wonderful|Apr. 2017

new clean car that performed well

taxes

1 out of 15

Allied

2 locations

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Sunnycars

2 locations

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Best Santa Ana Car Rental Deals Found

Chevrolet SparkC$ 30/day

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Hyundai AvanteC$ 32/day

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Volkswagen JettaC$ 34/day

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Car Rental FAQs

In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under C$ 70/day when booking a rental car in Santa Ana. The best deal a user found was for C$ 44/day from Thrifty, booked on Mar. 12.

According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a car hire in Santa Ana from the following companies over the past two weeks: Thrifty (C$ 32/day), Budget (C$ 44/day), and Dollar (C$ 51/day).

Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Enterprise (8.7 rating), Dollar (7.7 rating) and Avis (7.4 rating) seem to be the best rental car companies in Santa Ana.

The average gas price in Santa Ana is C$ 1.35/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between C$ 61 and C$ 88 to fill up a car’s gas tank.

Fox is one of the top picks in Santa Ana. They can have you in a rental car for about C$ 374 per week on average.

Booking in advance not only ensures a better chance of getting your vehicle of choice, it can save you up to 7% on your car rental. For a below average price in Santa Ana, Cheapflights recommends booking your car rental at least 28 days in advance.

Yes, you can rent a car for a month in Santa Ana check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.

Prices can be as low as C$ 1,602 if you consider booking with Thrifty. That price represents savings of 42% compared to the Santa Ana average. The monthly cost of a car rental in Santa Ana is on average C$ 1,602 (C$ 53/day).

C$ 95 is typically the average cost for a rental car for the weekend in Santa Ana, though this could vary depending on the time of year. If you’re on a budget when travelling to Santa Ana, then opt for a Intermediate rental vehicle - these tend to be the most affordable on weekends. In the month of April, you can expect to find car rental prices on Cheapflights for as low as C$ 62/day.

The majority of Cheapflights travellers prefer to rent a Intermediate (Kia Sportage) in Santa Ana, making it the most popular option.