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Budget car rental deals in Santa Ana, California
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Small Cars
C$ 42 - C$ 156
All Car Types
C$ 75 - C$ 118
The best time to rent a Small car from Budget in Santa Ana, California is in August when prices are C$ 42 per day on average. C$ 42 per day is 52% lower than the C$ 87 average yearly price for a Budget Small rental in Santa Ana. While August may be the cheapest month to rent a Small car from Budget in Santa Ana, June is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in June on Small rental vehicles from Budget depending on what day you book.
The best time to rent a Medium car from Budget in Santa Ana, California is in May when prices are C$ 58 per day on average. C$ 58 per day is 28% lower than the C$ 80 average yearly price for a Budget Medium rental in Santa Ana. While May may be the cheapest month to rent a Medium car from Budget in Santa Ana, October is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in October on Medium rental vehicles from Budget depending on what day you book.
The best time to rent a Large car from Budget in Santa Ana, California is in July when prices are C$ 78 per day on average. C$ 78 per day is 42% lower than the C$ 135 average yearly price for a Budget Large rental in Santa Ana. While July may be the cheapest month to rent a Large car from Budget in Santa Ana, August is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in August on Large rental vehicles from Budget depending on what day you book.
The best time to rent a SUV car from Budget in Santa Ana, California is in May when prices are C$ 58 per day on average. C$ 58 per day is 24% lower than the C$ 76 average yearly price for a Budget SUV rental in Santa Ana. While May may be the cheapest month to rent a SUV car from Budget in Santa Ana, February is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in February on SUV rental vehicles from Budget depending on what day you book.
The best time to rent a Van car from Budget in Santa Ana, California is in November when prices are C$ 87 per day on average. C$ 87 per day is 20% lower than the C$ 108 average yearly price for a Budget Van rental in Santa Ana. While November may be the cheapest month to rent a Van car from Budget in Santa Ana, June is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in June on Van rental vehicles from Budget depending on what day you book.
The best time to rent a Convertible car from Budget in Santa Ana, California is in September when prices are C$ 83 per day on average. C$ 83 per day is 20% lower than the C$ 104 average yearly price for a Budget Convertible rental in Santa Ana. While September may be the cheapest month to rent a Convertible car from Budget in Santa Ana, October is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in October on Convertible rental vehicles from Budget depending on what day you book.
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 $150. I would not drop off at this location again unless it was made aware prior that you need to use the drop box and not talk to anyone.
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Information about Budget car rentals in Santa Ana
How much will a Budget rental car in Santa Ana cost in October?
Renting a car in Santa Ana in October from Budget will cost C$ 65 per day on average. However, our users have seen daily prices for as low as C$ 65 per day. If you need to rent a car from Budget for 1 week in Santa Ana, you can expect prices to be around C$ 458 during the month of October. These rates are all based on last year's rental prices, but you are likely to find similar deals on momondo.
Does Budget have a location at Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport?
Yes, Budget has 1 location at Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport which is located at 18601 Airport Way, Suite 73.
Does Budget offer free car rental cancellation in Santa Ana?
Budget does provide free car rental cancellations in Santa Ana (though there may be a fee for last-minute cancellations). You can call Budget if you’d like to learn more about their policies. Click here, then select the Locations tab to view a list of phone numbers for Budget.
What is the most popular car to rent from Budget while in Santa Ana in October?
With an average cost of C$ 54/day, renting Intermediate cars from Budget in Santa Ana during October is the most popular option among our momondo users. You may also be able to find Budget car rental deals in Santa Ana for as low as C$ 39/day, which was the cheapest price found for Intermediate rentals last October.
What is the cheapest type of car to rent from Budget in Santa Ana?
The cheapest type of car Budget has to offer in Santa Ana is the Intermediate at C$ 54 per day on average. C$ 54 per day is 17% cheaper than the most expensive car available at Budget, so you end up saving some money by choosing a more affordable option. 76% of momondo users who rented a car in Santa Ana from Budget chose the Intermediate, often because of the cost savings.
How many Budget car rental locations are there in Santa Ana?
There are 3 Budget car rental locations in Santa Ana. According to our users, the most popular Budget location in Santa Ana is located at 18601 Airport Way, Suite 73. 92% of our users who rented a car from Budget in Santa Ana did so from this location in the past year.
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?
The number of operators available for cars in Santa Ana is 32 as of September 2025.
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 rental company before booking.
What documentation or ID do you need to rent a car in Santa Ana?
When renting 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 renting abroad, you may also need to provide proof of return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We always recommend checking with the individual rental company you are booking with.
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