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Cheap Car Hire in Santa Ana, California from AED 192

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 28/8 and drop-off date of 29/8. 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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Santa Ana, CA car rentals in 2026

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Santa Ana, CA. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 6 August 2026.

Most popular company

BUDGET

Price of petrol per litre

AED 4.30

Average price per day

AED 193

Cheapest price per day

AED 192
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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 6 August 2026.
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There are 21 hire agencies servicing Santa Ana. These agencies, altogether, have 33 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? luxury car is the cheapest car type to hire in Santa Ana with prices from AED 192 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 7 car types you can hire in Santa Ana:

Economy

Economy

AED 143+

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Compact

Compact

AED 142+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

AED 144+

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People carrier

People carrier

AED 336+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

AED 495+

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Premium

Premium

AED 248+

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Luxury

Luxury

AED 501+

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Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

AED 295+

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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 368. Data was last updated on 6 August 2026.
Cadillac CTSAED 192/day
Cadillac CTS
Found 08/04/26
Kia RioAED 211/day
Kia Rio
Found 08/04/26
Nissan SunnyAED 214/day
Nissan Sunny
Found 08/04/26

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 169/day – about 220% less than the yearly average.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Santa Ana?

Budget is currently the cheapest car hire company in Santa Ana with deals as low as AED 37.13/day found in the past two weeks. Alamo is another inexpensive option with rates as low as AED 45.07/day.

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 68 reviews). Alamo (rated 9.3/10 with 9 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?

Planning to hire a car in Santa Ana? January is the cheapest month, costing about AED 165 per day. In contrast, June is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of AED 220. 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 184

March

AED 206

April

AED 191

May

AED 195

June

AED 220

July

AED 209

August

AED 206

September

AED 173

October

AED 191

November

AED 184

December

AED 195

What car do most people hire in Santa Ana?

Full-size cars (Toyota Camry or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Santa Ana. Intermediate cars (Toyota Camry or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Compact cars (Kia Niro or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Santa Ana?

Both Avis and National have 3 locations in Santa Ana, 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 6 August 2026.

Budget

6.0
Okay
68 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

7.0

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

6.2

Alamo

9.3
Wonderful
9 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

9.2

Comfort

9.4

Overall

9.3

Pick-up/drop-off

9.2

Value

8.9

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
8 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.3

Pick-up/drop-off

8.6

Value

8.3

Sixt

1 location
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Avis

6.9
Okay
20 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

6.9

Value

6.6

Midway

3 locations
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Hertz

6.1
Okay
6 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

6.7

Overall

6.1

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

6.3

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 6 August 2026.

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Santa Ana?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under AED 193/day when booking a car hire in Santa Ana. The absolute best deal a user found was for AED 134/day from Dollar, booked on Aug. 1.

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

    Budget is one of the top picks in Santa Ana. They can have you in a hire car for about AED 1,218 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 does it cost to rent a car in Santa Ana for a month?

    Generally, a month-long car rental in Santa Ana can be found for about AED 5,218, with the average price for a rental being around AED 174 a day. Book with Dollar, to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 30% less compared to the average price of car rentals in Santa Ana.

  • 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 Luxury to save money on your trip to AED 0. Our users have found prices for Luxury car hire in September 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, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Santa Ana, CA. Deals were last updated on 6 August 2026.
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Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Santa Ana, CA. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (AED 70+).

Electric

Electric

AED 70+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

AED 91+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

AED 77+

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