Santa Ana

Cheap Car Hire in Santa Ana, California from R737

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 30/1 and drop-off date of 7/2. 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, CA

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Santa Ana, CA and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 25 November 2025.

There are currently 33 hire locations operating in Santa Ana spread across 21 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in Santa Ana is medium car at R737 a day. Below are all the 3 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

People carrier

People carrier

R1 082+

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Best car hire deals found in Santa Ana

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hiredeals in Santa Ana, CA. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Santa Ana, CA with an average daily rate of R834. Data was last updated on 25 November 2025.
Ford FocusR737/day
5
M
A/C
Ford Focus
Toyota Urban CruiserR801/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Urban Cruiser
Toyota YarisR813/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris

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?

Book your car hire in Santa Ana 7 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around R710/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 1 285% off the average price.

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 Budget (rated 6.1/10 with 67 reviews). Alamo (rated 9.3/10 with 7 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

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

Planning to hire a car in Santa Ana? January is the cheapest month, costing about R779 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R1 091. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

R779

February

R797

March

R831

April

R831

May

R883

June

R918

July

R1 091

August

R970

September

R814

October

R901

November

R901

December

R935

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 rental agencies in Santa Ana, CA

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Santa Ana, CA known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Santa Ana, CA. Reviews were last updated on 25 November 2025.

Budget

6,1
Okay
67 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,1

Comfort

7,0

Overall

6,1

Pick-up/drop-off

6,3

Value

6,2

Alamo

9,3
Wonderful
7 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

9,3

Comfort

9,4

Overall

9,3

Pick-up/drop-off

9,2

Value

9,0

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

8,5

Value

8,1

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

6,7
Okay
25 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,4

Comfort

6,9

Overall

6,7

Pick-up/drop-off

6,4

Value

6,7

Hertz

6,5
Okay
10 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,6

Comfort

7,1

Overall

6,5

Pick-up/drop-off

6,2

Value

6,4

Midway

3 locations

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Santa Ana, CA, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 25 November 2025.
  • 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.

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