SUV Rental Santa Ana from $34/day

Toyota RAV4

or similar SUV

$35/day

Nissan Pathfinder

or similar SUV

$49/day

Chevrolet Trax

or similar SUV

$31/day

BMW X3

or similar SUV

$59/day

BMW X1

or similar SUV

$65/day

BMW X3

or similar SUV

$64/day

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Most popular agency	National
Average price	$188/day
Good deal	$188/day

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Driving Santa Ana SUV rentals is an excellent way to explore this city nestled in Orange County in the greater Los Angeles metropolitan area. If you are in town with friends or family to see the sites, including Disneyland, you can all ride in relaxed, air-conditioned comfort. There is plenty of room for everyone's backpacks, purses, communication and gaming devices, and any souvenirs you pick up. If you are in Southern California to take advantage of the myriad of outdoor recreational activities, an SUV gives you plenty of room to transport beach and diving paraphernalia, camping gear, fishing tackle, and more. Santa Ana SUV rentals allow you to take full advantage of everything the area has to offer.
Four airports in the Santa Ana vicinity have car rental agencies with Santa Ana SUV rentals available. The John Wayne Airport (SNA), situated in Santa Ana, has car rental counters conveniently located between the baggage claim carousels and the arrivals area. At the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), you can catch a free shuttle at the arrivals curb of any terminal to the off-site car rental where you made a reservation. At the Ontario International Airport (ONT), a free bus will take you from the arrivals curb to the on-site car rental center. And at Burbank International Airport (BUR), the car rental facility is a short walk across the parking lot.
Santa Ana and the surrounding cities in the greater Los Angeles metropolitan area are all bike friendly cities, with bike lanes on many city streets. When you are driving Santa Ana SUV rentals, beware of sharing the road with people on cycles, pedaling in lanes to your right. Be especially careful when you are turning right that you do not inadvertently cut off or hit someone on a bicycle. Cyclists in Santa Ana also bike at night and usually have lights on the back of the seats, but still, they can be hard to see. So, be especially vigilant of sharing the road with cyclists at night.
Anyone driving Santa Ana SUV rentals will almost surely have to contend, at some point, with infamous Southern California freeway traffic congestion. The freeway traffic congestion also backs up onto the city streets during peak rush hours of 6:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. and then from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. If you are traveling in your Santa Ana SUV rental with passengers, be sure to take advantage of any carpool or High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes on the freeway, specially marked on the far-left side.
25% of our users found an SUV rental in Santa Ana for $188 or less
Book your SUV rental in Santa Ana at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
February is typically the cheapest month to rent an SUV in Santa Ana, with prices around $63 per day. The most expensive month is August, with average prices of $105 per day.

What is the minimum age for securing Santa Ana SUV rentals?
In Santa Ana, and throughout California, you must be at least 21 years old in order to rent an SUV. Most Santa Ana car rental agencies will add an extra daily fee to the rental car cost if you are under 25 years old. Therefore, if you are between the ages of 21 and 24 and interested in Santa Ana SUV rentals, compare Santa Ana car rental agencies to find the one with the smallest young renter fee.
Is it okay to drive Santa Ana SUV rentals across the border into Mexico?
Most Santa Ana car rental agencies will allow you to drive their SUVs into Mexico, but you must first obtain their permission because they must sell you a Mexican liability insurance policy—you cannot cross the border without it. When you are at the border, you will also have to show your driver's license, passport, and car rental contract. All passengers in the vehicle will also have to show their passports.
Are there any advantages to joining a car rental agency's rewards program when I make my reservation for a Santa Ana SUV rental?
Car rental agencies in Santa Ana, especially the ones at the airports, are often very busy with long lines. When you join a rewards program, such as Avis Preferred or Budget Fastbreak, you can enjoy immediate advantages that allow you to either join a shorter line at the car rental agency or skip the line altogether. These advantages can greatly expedite the SUV rental process in Santa Ana, and best of all, joining is usually free.
How does KAYAK find such low SUV rental prices?
KAYAK compares SUV rental prices from all major car rental companies such as Thrifty, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, Payless and more to find you the best deal.
How much does an SUV rental cost in Santa Ana?
On average an SUV rental in Santa Ana costs $188 per day.
Which car rental companies in Santa Ana rent SUVs?
Car rental companies in Santa Ana that rent SUVs include National.
How much does it cost to rent an SUV for a week in Santa Ana?
On average an SUV in Santa Ana costs $1,315 per week ($188 per day) to rent.
How much does it cost to rent an SUV long term for a month in Santa Ana?
On average an SUV in Santa Ana costs $5,635 per month ($1,315 per week) to rent.

Hertz

6.6

Okay

Read 13 reviews

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.2

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.4

Value for money

6.6

2 locations in Santa Ana

Locations in Santa Ana

1614 S Main St

+1 714 541 5822

Monday	08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 17:00
Thursday	08:00 - 17:00
Friday	08:00 - 17:00

19051 Airport Way North

+1 949 224 9700

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4.0 Mediocre

Chris, Apr 2024

Supplier choice

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

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.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Apr 2021

Cons:

My car had a flat tire and was gross and dirty and ended up needing to be replaced which made us miss a lot of things ur vacation

9.6 Wonderful

Tim, Oct 2020

Pros:

Staff was friendly and helpful.

Cons:

Location was further away from airport than I thought.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Sep 2020

Pros:

No complaints. Staff very polite and professional. Will definitely patronize this office again in the future

Cons:

Couldn't ask for any improvements

6.8 Okay

Anonymous, Aug 2020

Pros:

SUV drove well.

Cons:

Our car had no gas at pickup. Tenant clerk was not present at location. At drop off they indicated window was chipped I told them it was already there. They were quite rude to assume that it was done during my drive. There system was also down and no manager was on site.

Alamo

9.3

Wonderful

Read 7 reviews

Cleanliness

9.4

Comfort

9.5

Pick-up/Drop-off

9.2

Value for money

9.1

One location in Santa Ana

Locations in Santa Ana

19051 Airport Way North

+1 833 679 2046

Monday	07:00 - 23:30
Tuesday	07:00 - 23:30
Wednesday	07:00 - 23:30
Thursday	07:00 - 23:30
Friday	07:00 - 23:30
Saturday	07:00 - 23:30
Sunday	07:00 - 23:30

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10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Apr 2024

Intermediate SUV

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

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.6

Very good

Read 20 reviews

Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

8.7

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.5

Value for money

8.4

3 locations in Santa Ana

Locations in Santa Ana

1714 E Mcfadden Ave Ste L

+1 714 541 4862

Monday	07:30 - 17:30
Tuesday	07:30 - 17:30
Wednesday	07:30 - 17:30
Thursday	07:30 - 17:30
Friday	07:30 - 17:30
Saturday	00:00 - 00:00
Sunday	00:00 - 00:00

18601 Airport Way

+1 833 659 1917

Monday	07:00 - 23:30
Tuesday	07:00 - 23:30
Wednesday	07:00 - 23:30
Thursday	07:00 - 23:30
Friday	07:00 - 23:30
Saturday	07:00 - 23:30
Sunday	07:00 - 23:30

2025 S Main St

+1 714 481 7700

Monday	08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 17:00
Thursday	08:00 - 17:00
Friday	08:00 - 17:00
Saturday	09:00 - 12:00
Sunday	00:00 - 00:00

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10.0 Wonderful

Bob, Oct 2024

Intermediate SUV

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

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Apr 2024

Luxury

Really friendly and on task staff @ John Wayne Enterprise

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, May 2021

Cons:

This rental did not happen, they did not have the car available I was attempting to renf

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Mar 2021

Pros:

Staff was very accommodating and helpful. Got me a good fair deal, and the customer service was excellent.

Cons:

They overbooked the car I rented, but they made up for it 10 fold. No complaints.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Feb 2021

Pros:

How quick they can get you out of there with your rental car, especially during Covid times. No need to step inside the office.

Cons:

Overall it was well done. Limited vehicle choice but I was at a smaller office location. Also customer service said we could get a 4x4 but the office staff were more up front and honest about that. So I’m glad I called ahead.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Dec 2020

Pros:

Nice car and friendly service.

Cons:

Price could be less.

Avis

7.1

Good

Read 21 reviews

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.0

Value for money

6.8

3 locations in Santa Ana

Locations in Santa Ana

18601 Airport Way

+1 949 660 5200

Monday	06:00 - 23:00
Tuesday	06:00 - 23:00
Wednesday	06:00 - 23:00
Thursday	06:00 - 23:00
Friday	06:00 - 23:00
Saturday	06:00 - 23:00
Sunday	06:00 - 23:00

2701 Hotel Terrace Drive

+1 714 708 3485

Monday	08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 17:00
Thursday	08:00 - 17:00
Friday	08:00 - 17:00
Saturday	08:00 - 17:00
Sunday	09:00 - 12:00

4101 South Main Street

+1 714 957 6521

Monday	08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 17:00
Thursday	08:00 - 17:00
Friday	08:00 - 17:00
Saturday	08:00 - 17:00

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10.0 Wonderful

Amy, Dec 2024

Intermediate

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

4.0 Mediocre

Anonymous, Aug 2024

Standard

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

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

4.0 Mediocre

Joel, Oct 2023

Standard

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.

4.0 Mediocre

mariel, Apr 2021

Pros:

Staff was friendly & nice

Cons:

We had reserved a mini van only to be told it was not available an hour before. We then accepted the alternative since we were pressed for time. Everything seemed ok until we loaded all our luggage, kids & grandma buckled up ...within minutes there were trails of ants all over!! Totally disgusting...this has never happened before. I called to complain but was told by the agent that this happens when cars are parked in grassy areas. When I first got in the car , I noticed some crumbs & just brushed it off. Looking back there is absolutely no excuse for this neglect in properly & throughly cleaning a car . This was unacceptable & we then drove to another location to swap the car for the minivan I reserved in the first place 😫 This whole ordeal set us back over an hour & in turn we missed our evening reservation. This caused so much inconvenience. That I will definitely think twice about renting from this company again :(

Dollar

6.6

Okay

Read 35 reviews

Best rated

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

6.9

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.1

Value for money

6.6

2 locations in Santa Ana

Locations in Santa Ana

1614 S Main St

+1 714 541 5822

Monday	08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 17:00
Thursday	08:00 - 17:00
Friday	08:00 - 17:00

18601 Airport Way

+1 866 434 2226

Monday	06:00 - 23:00
Tuesday	06:00 - 23:00
Wednesday	06:00 - 23:00
Thursday	06:00 - 23:00
Friday	06:00 - 23:00
Saturday	06:00 - 23:00
Sunday	06:00 - 23:00

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2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Jul 2024

Full-size

Up charges were unreal

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jan 2024

Full-size SUV

Fantastic!!

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Oct 2023

Intermediate SUV

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.

10.0 Wonderful

Susan, May 2021

Pros:

The staff was helpful and the line was short.

Cons:

I actually needed help finding the car, which a staff member eventually did.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, May 2021

Pros:

Yes For sure despite heavy rush .

Cons:

Definitely more work force were needed to handle the heavy rush

4.0 Mediocre

Anonymous, Mar 2021

Pros:

Staff was super friendly

Cons:

If there are hour long waits, there should be special accommodations to make people comfortable. They had 20 people waiting for Cars and only sitting areas for 3-4 people

Budget

6.4

Okay

Read 65 reviews

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.6

Value for money

6.5

3 locations in Santa Ana

Locations in Santa Ana

18601 Airport Way, Suite 73

+1 949 252 6240

Monday	06:00 - 23:00
Tuesday	06:00 - 23:00
Wednesday	06:00 - 23:00
Thursday	06:00 - 23:00
Friday	06:00 - 23:00
Saturday	06:00 - 23:00
Sunday	06:00 - 23:00

2701 Hotel Terrace Drive

+1 657 210 0730

Monday	08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 17:00
Thursday	08:00 - 17:00
Friday	08:00 - 17:00
Saturday	08:00 - 17:00
Sunday	09:00 - 12:00

4101 South Main Street

+1 714 957 6501

Monday	08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 17:00
Thursday	08:00 - 17:00
Friday	08:00 - 17:00
Saturday	08:00 - 17:00