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Cheap Car Hire in Santa Ana, California from R691

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 1/2 and drop-off date of 8/2. 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 7 January 2026.
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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 large car at R691 a day. Below are all the 3 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Full-size

Full-size

R691+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R1 291+

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Premium

Premium

R888+

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Luxury

Luxury

R1 155+

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Convertible

Convertible

R911+

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Supplier choice

Supplier choice

R691+

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Standard SUV

Standard SUV

R807+

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Luxury SUV

Luxury SUV

R1 420+

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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 R1 073. Data was last updated on 7 January 2026.
Ford RangerR691/day
5
2
M
A/C
Ford Ranger
Found 01/06/26
Toyota Urban CruiserR807/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Urban Cruiser
Found 01/06/26
Mercedes-Benz E-ClassR1 155/day
5
M
A/C
Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Found 01/06/26

Cheapflights insights for Santa Ana car hires

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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 R670/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 1 214% off the average price.

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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 6.0/10 with 67 reviews). Alamo (rated 9.3/10 with 7 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Budget
Budget
6.0
Alamo
Alamo
9.3
National
National
9.0
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.1

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 R719 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R1 030. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

R719

February

R736

March

R785

April

R785

May

R834

June

R867

July

R1 030

August

R932

September

R768

October

R850

November

R834

December

R867

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.

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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 7 January 2026.

Budget

6,0
Okay
67 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

7,1

Comfort

7,0

Overall

6,0

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

8,1
Very Good
12 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

8,9

Comfort

8,3

Overall

8,1

Pick-up/drop-off

8,3

Value

7,8

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

7,5

Comfort

6,8

Overall

6,7

Pick-up/drop-off

6,3

Value

6,6

Hertz

6,3
Okay
10 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

7,5

Comfort

7,0

Overall

6,3

Pick-up/drop-off

6,2

Value

6,3

Midway

3 locations
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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 7 January 2026.

  • 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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