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Cheap Car Rentals in Santa Ana from AED 147

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 5/7 and drop-off date of 16/7. 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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What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Santa Ana?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Santa Ana and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 29 April 2025.

January

AED 168

February

AED 172

March

AED 176

April

AED 183

May

AED 190

June

AED 187

July

AED 209

August

AED 202

September

AED 187

October

AED 187

November

AED 187

December

AED 198

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Santa Ana is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is July. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Popular car types in Santa Ana

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in Santa Ana and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 29 April 2025.

There are 19 hire agencies servicing Santa Ana. These agencies, altogether, have 30 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Santa Ana with prices from AED 147 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 5 car types you can hire in Santa Ana:

Economy

Economy

AED 180+

Compact

Compact

AED 180+

Intermediate

Intermediate

AED 184+

Standard

Standard

AED 184+

Full-size

Full-size

AED 238+

People carrier

People carrier

AED 255+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

AED 324+

Premium

Premium

AED 232+

Compare available car types for rental in Santa Ana

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental in Santa Ana to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 29 April 2025.

Small cars

AED 96 - AED 183

All Car Types

AED 96 - AED 446

To rent a small car in Santa Ana, the United States, you would pay an average price of AED 76/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a small car in Santa Ana, the United States (~AED 96/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is January (~AED 183/day). In fact, November is about 24% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car rental for Santa Ana. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Santa Ana, renting a small car saves you 58% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Santa Ana small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a medium car in Santa Ana, the United States, you would pay an average price of AED 131/day. July is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in Santa Ana, the United States (~AED 157/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~AED 339/day). In fact, July is about 18% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car rental for Santa Ana. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Santa Ana, renting a medium car saves you 28% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Santa Ana medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a large car in Santa Ana, the United States, you would pay an average price of AED 133/day. March is the cheapest month to rent a large car in Santa Ana, the United States (~AED 107/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~AED 513/day). In fact, March is about 21% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car rental for Santa Ana. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Santa Ana, renting a large car saves you 27% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Santa Ana large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a SUV in Santa Ana, the United States, you would pay an average price of AED 129/day. May is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in Santa Ana, the United States (~AED 172/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~AED 446/day). In fact, May is about 33% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV rental for Santa Ana. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Santa Ana, renting a SUV saves you 30% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Santa Ana SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Hyundai AccentAED 147/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai Accent
Toyota YarisAED 197/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris

Top rental agencies in Santa Ana

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Santa Ana known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Santa Ana. Reviews were last updated on 29 April 2025.
Rent a vehicle with one of these top rental car agencies serving Santa Ana, such as Dollar, Budget and Alamo. Make sure to read reviews, pricing info, location, and other important details before choosing a rental car agency.

Dollar

6.6
Okay
35 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

6.9

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

6.1

Value

6.6

Budget

6.4
Okay
65 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.5

Alamo

9.3
Wonderful
7 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

9.4

Comfort

9.5

Overall

9.3

Pick-up/drop-off

9.2

Value

9.1

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

8.9

Comfort

8.7

Overall

8.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

8.4

Sixt

1 location

Avis

7.1
Good
21 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

6.8

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

Best Santa Ana car rental deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in Santa Ana. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in Santa Ana with an average daily rate of AED 217. Data was last updated on 29 April 2025.
The best prices on car rentals in Santa Ana we've found at this time. Double check the details of your car rental reservation before booking to ensure no unwanted surprises.
Hyundai AccentAED 147/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai Accent
Honda CivicAED 152/day
5
M
A/C
Honda Civic
Ford EcoSportAED 172/day
4
M
A/C
Ford EcoSport

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Santa Ana, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 29 April 2025.
  • What car hire company is typically the cheapest in Santa Ana?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a rental car in Santa Ana from the following companies over the past two weeks: Dollar (AED 147/day), Alamo (AED 199/day), and Budget (AED 337/day).

  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Santa Ana?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Alamo (9.3 rating), National (9.0 rating) and Enterprise Rent-A-Car (8.7 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Santa Ana.

  • What are petrol prices like in Santa Ana?

    The average price of petrol in Santa Ana is AED 3.31/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between AED 149 and AED 215 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in Santa Ana for the best price?

    Hiring your favourite car model can become more difficult the closer you are to your desired travel date. It’s ideal to book early to have that peace of mind. An early booking can save you up to 38% in Santa Ana - we recommend booking at least 7days in advance.

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

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

  • What car do most people hire in Santa Ana?

    The majority of Cheapflights travellers prefer to hire a Standard (Nissan Pathfinder) in Santa Ana, making it the most popular option.

Luxury car rentals in Santa Ana

Find luxury car rental deals in Santa Ana from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. luxury car rentals in Santa Ana cost an average of AED 348 per day. Price data was last updated on 29 April 2025.
Some of the most suitable options we've found on luxury car rentals within Santa Ana. Be sure that the car type, dates, pickup location and other key details suit your needs.
Audi A8AED 276/day
5
4
M
A/C
Audi A8
Lexus ESAED 278/day
5
4
M
A/C
Lexus ES
Lexus ESAED 489/day
5
4
M
A/C
Lexus ES

Car rentals by fuel type in Santa Ana

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Santa Ana. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Santa Ana. Deals were last updated on 29 April 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Santa Ana. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (AED 43+).

Electric

Electric

AED 43+

Hybrid

Hybrid

AED 53+

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