Cheap Santa Ana automatic car rentals from $27/day

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a KAYAK user in the last 48 hours by searching for an automatic car rental in Santa Ana with a pick-up date of 7/30 and drop-off date of 8/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of rental. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap automatic car rentals in Santa Ana

Chevrolet Spark car
Chevrolet Spark
or similar Small
2
2
4-5
$27/day
Nissan Versa Note car
Nissan Versa Note
or similar Small
4
2
4-5
$28/day
Nissan Sentra car
Nissan Sentra
or similar Medium
5
3
2/4
$30/day
Chevrolet Malibu car
Chevrolet Malibu
or similar Large
5
2
4-5
$34/day
Chrysler Pacifica car
Chrysler Pacifica
or similar Van
5
5
4-5
$61/day
Nissan Pathfinder car
Nissan Pathfinder
or similar SUV
5
2
4-5
$46/day
Dodge Durango car
Dodge Durango
or similar Luxury
5
5
4-5
$55/day
Mercedes-Benz C-Class car
Mercedes-Benz C-Class
or similar Luxury
5
5
4-5
$42/day
RAM Pickup car
RAM Pickup
or similar Pickup truck
5
3
2/4
$46/day
Audi Q3 car
Audi Q3
or similar SUV
5
5
4-5
$65/day
Class Special Car car
Class Special Car
or similar Category
5
5
2/4
$28/day
Nissan Rogue car
Nissan Rogue
or similar SUV
4
2
4-5
$34/day
Toyota RAV4 car
Toyota RAV4
or similar SUV
5
3
4-5
$36/day
Chevrolet Equinox car
Chevrolet Equinox
or similar SUV
5
3
4-5
$41/day

KAYAK’s insights & trends for Santa Ana automatic car rentals

Check out the latest trends and booking tips to rent an automatic car in Santa Ana with confidence.

How far in advance should you book an automatic car in Santa Ana?

Booking an automatic car in Santa Ana at least one week in advance can help improve availability. Planning ahead increases your chances of securing popular automatic models at better rates.

Which rental companies offer the cheapest automatic cars in Santa Ana?

Recent searches show that the lowest automatic car prices in Santa Ana are usually offered by Turo, Budget and Provider's pick. Daily rates for automatic vehicles often start around $4, though prices can vary by pickup location and demand. Comparing multiple agencies helps secure better availability during peak periods.

What automatic car types are most commonly rented in Santa Ana?

The most popular automatic car type in Santa Ana is SUV, followed by Small. These vehicles balance ease of driving with availability across 6 rental companies.

What is the cheapest month to rent an automatic car in Santa Ana?

The cheapest month to rent an automatic car in Santa Ana is usually January, when demand is lower and availability is higher. Prices peak during July, when automatic cars are in high demand and book out quickly. Traveling outside peak months can significantly reduce costs.

Good to know

Most popular agency

Most popular car type

Average price

Good deal

Turo
Medium
$55/day
$42/day

Santa Ana automatic car rental reviews and directory

 
All ratings and reviews are collected from KAYAK users with a verified car rental booking. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.

Alamo

9.4

Wonderful

Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

9.4

Pick-up/Drop-off

9.3

Value for money

8.9

One location in Santa Ana

from$60/day

Locations in Santa Ana

19051 Airport Way North

+1 833 679 2046

Monday07:00 - 23:30
Tuesday07:00 - 23:30
Wednesday07:00 - 23:30
Thursday07:00 - 23:30
Friday07:00 - 23:30
Saturday07:00 - 23:30
Sunday07:00 - 23:30
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10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Apr 2024

Intermediate SUV

KAYAK
The rental pick up was quick, easy and friendly agent .. the drop off was even quicker and the agent was super nice even at 430 in the morning and very cold ..great experience

1 out of 3

Avis

7.0

Good

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.3

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.9

Value for money

6.7

3 locations in Santa Ana

from$42/day

Locations in Santa Ana

18601 Airport Way

+1 949 660 5200

Monday06:00 - 23:00
Tuesday06:00 - 23:00
Wednesday06:00 - 23:00
Thursday06:00 - 23:00
Friday06:00 - 23:00
Saturday06:00 - 23:00
Sunday06:00 - 23:00
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2701 Hotel Terrace Drive

+1 714 708 3485

Monday08:00 - 16:00
Tuesday08:00 - 16:00
Wednesday08:00 - 16:00
Thursday08:00 - 16:00
Friday08:00 - 16:00
Saturday08:00 - 12:00
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4101 South Main Street

+1 714 957 6521

Monday08:00 - 15:00
Tuesday08:00 - 15:00
Wednesday08:00 - 15:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday08:00 - 12:00
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2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Mar 2026

Intermediate SUV

KAYAK
Upon dropping off my car rental, I was told there was another $195 charge. I asked the front desk & said I signed for the daily protection of $25. I know I didn’t and refused it at the day of pickup. When I confronted the service desk, they just told me I signed it but wouldn’t give me proof and told me to contact customer service myself. Luckily I checked upon return of car when they guy had me signed the iPad for drop-off. Called the customer service hotline and they said they would send to dispute but no resolution as of yet. So check your drop-off receipt to see if if they tacked on unnecessary fees. You could be getting ripped off

10.0 Wonderful

Amy, Dec 2024

Intermediate

KAYAK
Easy pick up. Really fast. I just extended my rental. I would recommend.

4.0 Mediocre

Anonymous, Aug 2024

Standard

KAYAK
Horrible the car was filthy all dented up trash the inside when we were supposed to get an SUV the car was to small to get in & out of. Poor service

8.0 Very good

Anonymous, Aug 2024

Supplier choice

KAYAK
The final bill was quite a difference from expected. The agent looked at the breakdown and said , “taxes and fees” but the numbers still didn’t match up.

4.0 Mediocre

Mark, Nov 2023

Intermediate SUV

KAYAK
b

4.0 Mediocre

Joel, Oct 2023

Standard

KAYAK
The car made a ton of noise, it sounded like it needs a new muffler. The car also vibrated at highway speeds. It made driving it quite uncomfortable.

1 out of 7

Dollar

6.5

Okay

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

6.7

Pick-up/Drop-off

5.9

Value for money

6.4

2 locations in Santa Ana

from$40/day

Locations in Santa Ana

1614 S Main St

+1 714 541 5822

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
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18601 Airport Way

+1 866 434 2226

Monday06:00 - 23:00
Tuesday06:00 - 23:00
Wednesday06:00 - 23:00
Thursday06:00 - 23:00
Friday06:00 - 23:00
Saturday06:00 - 23:00
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2.0 Poor

Caitlyn, Jan 2026

Intermediate

KAYAK
Even though I'd reserved a car a couple months in advance and already paid, they didn't have any cars available when I went to pick it up. We ended up using Uber all weekend because it was 2.5x as expensive to rent a car from another agency day of as what I'd originally spent.

2.0 Poor

Denise, Dec 2025

Standard SUV

KAYAK
I reserved a car and when we arrived was told they had no cars. That was it - we rented a car, Dollar confirmed our reservation, and then simply said there was nothing they could do about it. Very difficult circumstances after a long day of cross country travel. We will never rent from Dollar again.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Jul 2024

Full-size

KAYAK
Up charges were unreal

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jan 2024

Full-size SUV

KAYAK
Fantastic!!

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Oct 2023

Intermediate SUV

KAYAK
The whole experience was horrible. I went to the rental counter after arriving, waited 30 mins in a queue of only a few people, only to be told my card couldn’t be accepted (Apple MC), nor could my debit (BoA). I made the reservation with this same card even. I was then told he could get me a good deal with another company offsite (Stop then Go). Same thing occurred to the people in line behind me. We wait for a shuttle to the offsite company and I did get a car. But at this point, I am hour behind schedule, and now no longer in the electric car I’d chosen with Dollar, and in a very basic gas Hyundai. And the Dollar rep said I’d have to contact Dollar myself to cancel the reservation I’d already paid for. So that was another chunk of my time spent dealing with it all, and now I have to wait like 10 days for the investigation into why I asked to cancel, before I get my money back for the car I was never given. An absolute nasty process overall, with no consideration for the customers time whatsoever.

1 out of 8

Hertz

6.2

Okay

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

6.7

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.1

Value for money

6.3

2 locations in Santa Ana

from$67/day

Locations in Santa Ana

1614 S Main St

+1 714 541 5822

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
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19051 Airport Way North

+1 949 224 9700

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4.0 Mediocre

Chris, Apr 2024

Supplier choice

KAYAK
I’m not sure where the problem resides, but our reservation on KAYAK was not clear and accurate. We called Hertz to inquire about possibly picking a car up earlier. They informed us that the car that we had rented was a managers, special and that deal was an electric car. We did not realize that we would have to drive an electric car 400 miles to return it at another location. We had to get another car and that raised our rental by $50 not including tax.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Jan 2024

Compact

KAYAK
Car was 4 yrs.old not washed, tape on front glass and window, did not run smooth, check engine light came on after just a couple days! Tried to exchange or even get downgrade for better car! Closed me out early, which I did not want to do?! Lost 2 days of rental lost 2 grays lf work and left stranded at Hertz office!! Plus on top of that !! Charged me even more!! Than agreed price.

1 out of 3

Budget

5.9

Fair
Best rated
Most popular

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

7.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.2

Value for money

6.2

3 locations in Santa Ana

from$48/day

Locations in Santa Ana

18601 Airport Way, Suite 73

+1 949 252 6240

Monday06:00 - 23:00
Tuesday06:00 - 23:00
Wednesday06:00 - 23:00
Thursday06:00 - 23:00
Friday06:00 - 23:00
Saturday06:00 - 23:00
Sunday06:00 - 23:00
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2701 Hotel Terrace Drive

+1 657 210 0730

Monday08:00 - 16:00
Tuesday08:00 - 16:00
Wednesday08:00 - 16:00
Thursday08:00 - 16:00
Friday08:00 - 16:00
Saturday08:00 - 12:00
Sunday09:00 - 12:00
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4101 South Main Street

+1 714 957 6501

Monday08:00 - 15:00
Tuesday08:00 - 15:00
Wednesday08:00 - 15:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday08:00 - 12:00
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4.0 Mediocre

Anonymous, Jul 2026

Supplier choice

KAYAK
the extra charge for the EV charging 🙃🙃

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Apr 2026

Intermediate SUV

KAYAK
They could've gone over the terrified procedure with me on the first day, but everything else was quick easy and laid back.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Apr 2026

Standard SUV

KAYAK
Had a pretty horrendous experience with roadside assistance when my rental got a flat tire, had no spare, and had to be towed. Spent hours on the phone before I could get anyone to tell me where to go to get another rental car. Wasted an entire day of my rental cost. Horrible.

4.0 Mediocre

Anonymous, Mar 2026

Minivan

KAYAK
Booked and paid online, still waited 30 minutes at the desk (with and agent) as they tried to find the car. They then tried to upsell me on a larger car because they couldn’t find the one I booked.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Jan 2026

Pickup truck

KAYAK
bad and no bueno

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Aug 2025

Intermediate SUV

KAYAK
I picked up a car from Budget and they kept screwing up the rate. They told me that they’d fix it after I sign everything. Then I was told that it can’t be fixed since I’ve signed everything. When I returned the car, they also snuck in a $20 charge because it was under 75 miles. We asked for a paper receipt for itemized charge and they said they don’t do that. Then when we went into the office, they said there is a $20 charge because we don’t show our gas receipt, but we were never asked to show it nor were we told. When I asked the agent about it, he said “it’s on the screen, we can’t possibly tell you everything that’s on there”. They rushed me through signing it though. Never rent from Budget. They scam you and they don’t feel bad about it.

1 out of 23

National

9.0

Wonderful

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

9.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

9.5

Value for money

9.0

One location in Santa Ana

from$65/day

Locations in Santa Ana

19051 Airport Way North

+1 833 679 2045

Monday07:00 - 23:30
Tuesday07:00 - 23:30
Wednesday07:00 - 23:30
Thursday07:00 - 23:30
Friday07:00 - 23:30
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.3

Very good

Cleanliness

9.2

Comfort

8.5

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.5

Value for money

7.9

2 locations in Santa Ana

from$67/day

Locations in Santa Ana

18601 Airport Way

+1 833 659 1917

Monday07:00 - 23:30
Tuesday07:00 - 23:30
Wednesday07:00 - 23:30
Thursday07:00 - 23:30
Friday07:00 - 23:30
Saturday07:00 - 23:30
Sunday07:00 - 23:30

2025 S Main St

+1 714 481 7700

Monday08:00 - 17:30
Tuesday08:00 - 17:30
Wednesday08:00 - 17:30
Thursday08:00 - 17:30
Friday08:00 - 17:30
Saturday09:00 - 12:00
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10.0 Wonderful

Bob, Oct 2024

Intermediate SUV

KAYAK
Fast friendly service on both ends of our one-way rental. Vehicle performed as needed. Awesome job!

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Apr 2024

Luxury

KAYAK
Really friendly and on task staff @ John Wayne Enterprise

Sixt

7.6

Good

One location in Santa Ana

from$48/day

Locations in Santa Ana

18601 Airport Way

+1 888 749 8227

Monday07:00 - 23:00
Tuesday07:00 - 23:00
Wednesday07:00 - 23:00
Thursday07:00 - 23:00
Friday07:00 - 23:00
Saturday07:00 - 23:00
Sunday07:00 - 23:00

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Midway

6.3

Okay

Cheapest deal

One location in Santa Ana

from$33/day

Locations in Santa Ana

1221 E Warner Ave, Santa Ana

+1 310 330 4600

Monday00:00 - 23:59
Tuesday00:00 - 23:59
Wednesday00:00 - 23:59
Thursday00:00 - 23:59
Friday00:00 - 23:59
Saturday00:00 - 23:59
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316 travelers who rented a car in Santa Ana gave the car agency they used an average rating of 6.9

FAQs about renting an automatic car in Santa Ana

  • Which car rental companies offer automatic cars in Santa Ana?

    Automatic cars are widely available in Santa Ana, though availability can vary by pickup location and time of year.
    Rental companies that frequently offer automatic cars in Santa Ana include:

    1. Provider's pick
    2. Turo
    3. Budget
    4. Thrifty
    5. Dollar

    To see what’s available for your travel dates, search on KAYAK and apply the “automatic transmission” filter.

  • How much does an automatic car rental cost per day in Santa Ana?

    Automatic cars typically cost 46% more than manual options, with daily rates averaging $55. The cost of renting an automatic car in Santa Ana depends on the rental company, vehicle class, season, and how early you book.

    Typical daily prices in Santa Ana:

    • Average range: $4–$290 per day
    • Larger vehicles or premium models usually cost more

    For the most accurate pricing, check your dates directly on KAYAK.

  • Are automatic vans available to rent in Santa Ana?

    Yes, automatic vans are available to rent in Santa Ana, though selection is more limited than for standard automatic cars. Most automatic vans are offered by larger providers such as Budget and Alamo, especially at major pickup points like John Wayne Airport, OC. Availability is highest for advance bookings, particularly during busy travel periods.

  • How can I make sure I get an automatic car when renting in Santa Ana?

    To make sure you receive an automatic car in Santa Ana, use the Transmission filter during your search and select Automatic to exclude manual vehicles. Booking with providers such as Provider's pick, or Turo, and reserving around 7 days in advance further improves the likelihood of securing an automatic vehicle.

Everything you need to know for your automatic car rental in Santa Ana