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Cheap Car Hire in Santa Ana

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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 R738/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 1 340% 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 Dollar (rated 6.6/10 with 33 reviews). Budget (rated 6.4/10 with 67 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 R808 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R1 037. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

R808

February

R826

March

R843

April

R843

May

R896

June

R931

July

R1 037

August

R966

September

R896

October

R896

November

R896

December

R949

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

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Santa Ana known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Santa Ana. Reviews were last updated on 5 July 2025.
Choose from the top car hire agencies available in Santa Ana, including Dollar, Budget and Alamo. Skim reviews, hire company locations, prices, and more before making your decision.

Dollar

6,6
Okay
33 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,3

Comfort

6,8

Overall

6,5

Pick-up/drop-off

6,2

Value

6,6

Budget

6,4
Okay
67 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,4

Comfort

7,4

Overall

6,4

Pick-up/drop-off

6,6

Value

6,5

Alamo

9,3
Wonderful
7 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

9,3

Comfort

9,5

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

8,6
Very Good
20 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9,0

Comfort

8,6

Overall

8,6

Pick-up/drop-off

8,5

Value

8,4

Avis

7,0
Good
21 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,2

Comfort

7,4

Overall

7,0

Pick-up/drop-off

6,8

Value

6,7

Hertz

6,6
Okay
13 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,7

Comfort

7,2

Overall

6,7

Pick-up/drop-off

6,4

Value

6,6

Midway

3 locations

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Santa Ana, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 5 July 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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