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What is the cheapest car hire agency in Santa Ana?
The cheapest car hire in Santa Ana are generally found through Dollar. When booking with Dollar, you may be able to find car hire prices for as low as $68/day. The average price to hire a car in Santa Ana is $75/day.
What car hire company in Santa Ana has the most locations?
Avis has the most locations of any car hire company in Santa Ana, with 3 locations.
What car do most people hire in Santa Ana?
Hiring the Audi Q5 in Santa Ana is the most popular car hire among momondo users, followed by hiring the Volkswagen Jetta. Our users have seen Audi Q5 deals in Santa Ana for $77 per day on average, and as cheap as $77 per day. It’s an average of $82 per day to hire the Volkswagen Jetta in Santa Ana, though you may find prices as low as $75 per day.
Santa Ana, California car hire deals found on momondo
Find the car hire in Santa Ana that's right for you
Small cars
$53 - $135
All Car Types
$64 - $180
The average price of a small car hire in Santa Ana, the United States is $57. The cheapest time to hire a small car in Santa Ana, the United States is in November. The price is 9% lower than the rest of the year at just $53 per day. A small car rental is typically 42% less expensive than the average rental car in Santa Ana. The average price of a vehicle hire in Santa Ana can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for Santa Ana small car hire found on momondo in the past week.
The average price of a medium car hire in Santa Ana, the United States is $86. The cheapest time to hire a medium car in Santa Ana, the United States is in October. The price is 28% lower than the rest of the year at just $62 per day. A medium car rental is typically 14% less expensive than the average rental car in Santa Ana. The average price of a vehicle hire in Santa Ana can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for Santa Ana medium car hire found on momondo in the past week.
The average price of a large car hire in Santa Ana, the United States is $90. The cheapest time to hire a large car in Santa Ana, the United States is in June. The price is 31% lower than the rest of the year at just $63 per day. A large car rental is typically 9% less expensive than the average rental car in Santa Ana. The average price of a vehicle hire in Santa Ana can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for Santa Ana large car hire found on momondo in the past week.
The average price of a SUV hire in Santa Ana, the United States is $113. The cheapest time to hire a SUV in Santa Ana, the United States is in October. The price is 42% lower than the rest of the year at just $66 per day. A SUV rental is typically 12% more expensive than the average rental car in Santa Ana. The average price of a vehicle hire in Santa Ana can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for Santa Ana SUV hire found on momondo in the past week.
A one day rental is over priced for a compact vehicle. Pick up took over 1 hr. Drop off: closed upon scheduled arrival time at 2pm and had to wait over 35min for the office to open (20+min more than the sign said on the door), which is ridiculous bc it was still unannounced since the scheduled time was 2pm. Basically causing delays of almost 23rd in our plans. Not professional or acceptable to repeat business with Budget
2.0
Poor|May 2023
I didn’t get the car I reserved The car was dirty on the inside and outside.
4.0
Mediocre|May 2023
The pick up wait time was horrendous. They had one person working the counter and said person seemed more focused on chatting up the customer they were working with instead of recognizing they needed to expedite the check out process to get to the other customers,
6.0
Okay|Mar 2023
I had put a convertible mustang and received a Camaro that was not convertible. This was my only complaint other than that they were great.
2.0
Poor|Feb 2023
I booked an SUV and they offered me a Camero or Challenger. Then had to wait 20 minutes for them to find me an SUV and the gentleman helping me could not get in contact with other people to assist us faster. I don't think the car was cleaned very well or wiped down prior to giving us the keys, but overall it was fine. Dropping off the car was possibly the worst experience I could imagine. I got there before they closed and waited almost 20 minutes until someone came to help me. The woman was rude and told me I had to use the drop box because they were closed, though I was there prior to closing. If she had assisted me upon arrival, I would have returned the car a day early and not had to pay for the extra day but the lack of customer service and willingness to help me costed me an extra $150. I would not drop off at this location again unless it was made aware prior that you need to use the drop box and not talk to anyone.
Checkout with Dino at John Wayne airport was flawless. I loved the car and Phoenix Checkin was a breeze. I plan to lease with Alamo again as the entire process was seamless.
10.0
Wonderful|Oct 2022
Super friendly staff, quick rental and return at the Orange County Airport.
8.0
Very Good|Aug 2022
The documents received from the Alamo Rental Car desk team at SNA did not include their particular location’s phone #. Once finding the SNA Alamo Rental Car phone # on the web, their hours of operation were listed incorrectly, and I then needed to phone the MAIN ALAMO CUSTOMER SERVICE # to reach an agent to extend my reservation for another day. It would be helpful for the SNA Airport Alamo Rental Car franchise to include their office phone # and update the corrected regular business hours on all documentation given to clients and on the internet. Thank you.
10.0
Wonderful|Feb 2022
I like customer service is excellent
2.0
Poor|Jan 2022
Drop off location in SF was closed without warning. The sign on the Alamo store directed us to another drop off location that refused to accept the car. We needed to go to a third location which was hard to find.
It would have been better transparency. When they brought the car it was not what I order and when they brought another car they charge me extra for the vehicle. If I would have known for bringing another car would be charge to me I would have just cancel my reservation. Not once would I notify about the charge.
2.0
Poor|June 2022
I reserved BMW X3 online. When I went to the Enterprise and requested to check in, I asked if they have the BMW available, the customer service representative told me yes, they checked me in and charged my card, so she asked me to wait until her colleague comes to help me. When Shalvy came she told me that they don’t have BMW and I should drive Q5 instead. I was really shocked, Q5 was not in good condition, there were a lot of scratches on car. I didn’t have any options, since I must to drive towards San Diego for my daughter’s graduation. I asked for different availability and they charged me 179 instead of 130. It was very frustrating.
Waiting in line for a rental pick up in this day and age is ridiculous. Doing so in an uncomfortable parking garage with no seating even more so. Add that to the not-very-pleasant people working there (barking at waitining customers, no eye contact mumbling at counter) and you get the picture. Plus, the car itself had terrible highway noise. Going with the recognized "brand" turned out not to be much better than the super-economical rental agency I decided against.
2.0
Poor|Nov 2024
My $58.10 rental turned out to be $108.83!! WDF?! Base Rate: Taxable Products/Services*: Non-Taxable Products/Services: Rental Sales Tax: Net Charges: $45.90 $30.42 $26.60 $5.91 $ 108.83
10.0
Wonderful|June 2023
Absolutely amazing!!!
2.0
Poor|Oct 2022
Avis is the worst rental car for ever. Unprofessional, rude employees, disrespectful.
10.0
Wonderful|Sept 2022
Huge line at the airport check which moved kind of quick to my surprise. Guy behind the counted was friendly quick and I was on my way. Same at the drop. No line but things went smooth and fast.
10.0
Wonderful|Aug 2022
Kayak had cars available on its site for a one way trip where the Avis site had none.
Like every rental property in the Country, the gentleman doing the job - by himself did a great job. He could have used a minimum of one more person. The line became long, but he handled it well
10.0
Wonderful|Apr 2023
Garage at Santa Ana hectic n hard to find Budget return ..
2.0
Poor|Feb 2023
I prepaid for a car at the airport and spent $50 on an uber to get there. I was early but was then told no cars were available. They said it happens all the time. How does this company stay in business?
6.0
Okay|Oct 2022
we waited 3.5 hours for an available vehicle
2.0
Poor|July 2022
Made a reservation and they didn’t save us our SUV! Terrible!!! What’s the point of a reservation if I can’t reserve it?!?!?! Cannot do anything for us because we booked third party! Or at least that’s their excuse!!! Will never go with Dollar again!!!
2.0
Poor|Apr 2022
Charged me an extra hour when I dropped off the car within 24 hrs
Need one more helper only one person work at the shop
8.0
Very Good|Sept 2022
Overall satisfied.
2.0
Poor|Feb 2022
I was charged for a tank of gas even though the car was brought back with a full tank. The attendant said he could not refund to my credit even though he was able to charge my credit card. He was very unprofessional. I told him he was stealing money. I will not rent from Hertz again and I will put a stop payment on charges.
8.0
Very Good|Oct 2021
Beware Hertz has 2 sites @ SNA/Orange County. We were lucky that airport Hertz able to override offsite Hertz reservation so we could simply drive away rental car instead paying for Uber rides to/from offsite Hertz. Rental car was very good.
5.9
Fair|July 2021
The car I rented wasn’t available. Only car available was an upgrade. My card has no chip therefore had to cancel my original rental, call Hertz 800# and put the more expensive car on my daughter’s card. Hertz staff was helpful however the overall experience was VERY FRUSTRATING and time consuming!! Will go back to Enterprise next time for sure!!
2.0
Poor|June 2021
They canceled my order. And failed to return my money
Learn everything there is to know about hiring a car in Santa Ana so you can be properly prepared for your next trip
Is there a fee to cancel my Santa Ana, California car hire?
The majority of car hire agencies in Santa Ana offer free cancellation. momondo will always tell you whether or not rental car centres such as Hertz, Alamo, and Enterprise Rent-A-Car have a cancellation fee for travellers who have last-minute itinerary changes.
What is the speed limit in Santa Ana, California?
When you hire a car in Santa Ana, you should abide by the city’s 40 km/h speed limit. The speed limits on any suburban roads and highways in Santa Ana are 120 km/h and 120 km/h, respectively. Be on the lookout for posted signage, because these speed limits might change depending on where you are within Santa Ana.
What car hire company has the Audi Q5 in Santa Ana?
At the moment, Alamo has the Audi Q5 available for hire in Santa Ana for $77 per day on average. Keep in mind that availability for Audi Q5 hire in Santa Ana can change quickly.
What is the weather like in Santa Ana, California, CA in November?
During the month of November the average temperature in Santa Ana is 16 °C and the expected precipitation is 32 mm. This information is useful for travellers looking for a car hire in Santa Ana.
Is the weather in Santa Ana similar to the rest of California?
Those looking to hire a car in Santa Ana for a road trip to the surrounding areas, please know the weather in California during the month of November usually is around 14 °C with 38.7 mm of possible rain.
When did momondo last update prices for cars in Santa Ana?
Prices for cars in Santa Ana refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for cars in Santa Ana?
As of November 2025, there are 33 operators available to choose from for cars in Santa Ana.
How old do you have to be to hire a car in Santa Ana?
The minimum age for drivers varies by country, including Santa Ana. In many EU countries drivers must be 18 years old. As a rule, you’ll need to be 21 to hire a car abroad, and a young driver surcharge may be applied if you are under 25. We recommend reading through the policy of your chosen hire company before booking.
What documentation or ID do you need to hire a car in Santa Ana?
When hiring a car in Santa Ana, all drivers must present a full valid driving license. An International Driving Permit is required if the driving license is written in a language different to that of the country of rental and may be necessary to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you are hiring abroad, you may also need to provide proof of return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We always recommend checking with the individual hire company you are booking with.
Travelling to a place near Santa Ana?
Hire a car at Santa Ana if you plan to visit one of these locations
Manhattan Beach
Buena Park
Universal City
Arcadia
Malibu
Garden Grove
San Pedro
Redondo Beach
Laguna Beach
Pomona
San Marcos
Marina del Rey
La Mirada
Westminster
Monrovia
Baldwin Park
Calabasas
Fountain Valley
Tehachapi
Commerce
Why use momondo?
Why should I use momondo to book a car hire in Santa Ana?
You should book a car hire in Santa Ana using momondo because it is quick, free and easy to use and could save you money. momondo does the hard work of finding the car hire prices and policies, all you need to do is compare and choose what works best for your trip.
How does momondo help me find the best car hire deal in Santa Ana?
Once you have performed a search for a car hire in Santa Ana, momondo will show the results and enable you to find the best deal by using our filters; here you can narrow your search down by vehicle type, price, agencies and a multitude of policies that can apply.
Does momondo show car hire deals in Santa Ana with free cancellation?
Yes momondo does have a filter to only highlight car hire deals which offer free cancellation. This filter is available for all car hire searches on momondo including those for cars in Santa Ana.
Can I hire a car with a fair fuel policy in Santa Ana on momondo?
momondo specifically allows you to search for car hire in Santa Ana with fair fuel policies.
Can I find a car hire in Santa Ana which offers enhanced cleaning on momondo?
Yes, car hire in Santa Ana with enhanced cleaning options can be searched for on momondo.
Can I search for car hire in Santa Ana with unlimited mileage on momondo?
Yes, unlimited mileage options can be found on car hire in Santa Ana on momondo.
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