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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 686,192/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 1,349,874% 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 6.0/10 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
8.3

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 736,402. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging Rp 1,054,393 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 736,402. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging Rp 1,054,393 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 736,402

February

Rp 753,138

March

Rp 803,347

April

Rp 803,347

May

Rp 836,820

June

Rp 887,029

July

Rp 1,054,393

August

Rp 937,239

September

Rp 786,611

October

Rp 887,029

November

Rp 853,556

December

Rp 870,293

What car do most people hire in Santa Ana?

Full-size cars (Chevrolet Malibu or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Santa Ana. Luxury cars (Mercedes-Benz C-Class or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Mini 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 December 2025.

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

8.3
Very Good
13 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

8.4

Overall

8.3

Pick-up/drop-off

8.4

Value

8.0

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
26 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

6.4
Okay
10 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.4

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 December 2025.

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

    Sixt is one of the most popular car hire companies in Santa Ana, offering car hire for around Rp 12,774,561 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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