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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 Rp 681,629/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 1,329,908% 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 rental 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.

Budget
Budget
6.1
Alamo
Alamo
9.3
National
National
9.0
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.4

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

At Santa Ana, the best time to rent a car is at January, with an average daily rate of just Rp 748,130. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging Rp 1,047,382 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Santa Ana, the best time to rent a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just Rp 748,130. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging Rp 1,047,382 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

Rp 748,130

February

Rp 764,755

March

Rp 798,005

April

Rp 798,005

May

Rp 847,880

June

Rp 881,131

July

Rp 1,047,382

August

Rp 931,006

September

Rp 781,380

October

Rp 864,505

November

Rp 864,505

December

Rp 897,756

What car do most people hire in Santa Ana?

Intermediate cars (Hyundai Elantra or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Santa Ana. Mini cars (Chrysler Pacifica or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Passenger van cars (Chrysler Pacifica or similar).

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.

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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 28 November 2025.

Budget

6.1
Okay
67 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

7.0

Overall

6.1

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

8.4
Very Good
13 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

8.4

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

8.1

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

7.4

Comfort

6.9

Overall

6.7

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

6.7

Hertz

6.5
Okay
10 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

Value

6.4

Midway

3 locations
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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 28 November 2025.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Santa Ana for a week from Thrifty?

    Thrifty is one of the most popular car hire companies in Santa Ana, offering car hire for around Rp 3,600,665 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Santa Ana?

    Yes, renting a vehicle in Santa Ana for a month is certainly possible.

Travelling to a place near Santa Ana?

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