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Cheap Car Hire in Santa Ana, California from AED 170

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 21/12 and drop-off date of 2/1. 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 rent in Santa Ana, CA and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 11 December 2025.
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There are 21 hire agencies servicing Santa Ana. These agencies, altogether, have 33 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Santa Ana with prices from AED 170 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 7 car types you can hire in Santa Ana:

Economy

Economy

AED 165+

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Compact

Compact

AED 97+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

AED 110+

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Full-size

Full-size

AED 107+

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People carrier

People carrier

AED 233+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

AED 254+

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Premium

Premium

AED 261+

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Luxury

Luxury

AED 202+

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Compare car rental deals in Santa Ana, CA by type

Here are the best Santa Ana medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Santa Ana SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

BMW 2 Series Active TourerAED 203/day
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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer
Found 12/10/25

Best car rental deals found in Santa Ana

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in Santa Ana, CA. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in Santa Ana, CA with an average daily rate of AED 385. Data was last updated on 11 December 2025.
Hyundai AccentAED 170/day
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A/C
Hyundai Accent
Found 12/09/25
BMW 2 Series Active TourerAED 203/day
5
M
A/C
BMW 2 Series Active Tourer
Found 12/10/25
Honda CR-VAED 218/day
5
4
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A/C
Honda CR-V
Found 12/09/25

Cheapflights insights for Santa Ana car rentals

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?

For the best savings on car hire in Santa Ana, make your reservation 7 days before pickup. The average price then is just AED 151/day – about 194% less than the yearly average.

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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?

Planning to hire a car in Santa Ana? January is the cheapest month, costing about AED 165 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of AED 231. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

AED 165

February

AED 169

March

AED 176

April

AED 176

May

AED 184

June

AED 195

July

AED 231

August

AED 206

September

AED 173

October

AED 195

November

AED 187

December

AED 195

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 11 December 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

9.1

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.4

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

6.4
Okay
10 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.0

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 11 December 2025.

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

    Dollar is one of the top picks in Santa Ana. They can have you in a hire car for about AED 2,494 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.

  • How much is a car hire in Santa Ana for a weekend?

    Car hire prices in Santa Ana are typically AED 0 for the weekend. On Cheapflights, you’ll be able to find great car hire deals on any type of vehicle. However, consider hiring a Compact to save money on your trip to AED 0. Our users have found prices for Compact car hire in January to be on average AED 0 per day.

Car rentals by fuel type in Santa Ana, CA

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Santa Ana, CA. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Santa Ana, CA. Deals were last updated on 11 December 2025.
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Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Santa Ana, CA. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (AED 49+).

Electric

Electric

AED 71+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

AED 49+

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