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Thrifty car rental deals in Santa Ana, California
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Small Cars
C$ 53 - C$ 91
All Car Types
C$ 24 - C$ 152
The best time to rent a Small car from Thrifty in Santa Ana, California is in October when prices are C$ 53 per day on average. C$ 53 per day is 22% lower than the C$ 68 average yearly price for a Thrifty Small rental in Santa Ana. While October may be the cheapest month to rent a Small car from Thrifty in Santa Ana, November is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in November on Small rental vehicles from Thrifty depending on what day you book.
The best time to rent a Medium car from Thrifty in Santa Ana, California is in August when prices are C$ 24 per day on average. C$ 24 per day is 64% lower than the C$ 67 average yearly price for a Thrifty Medium rental in Santa Ana. While August may be the cheapest month to rent a Medium car from Thrifty in Santa Ana, July is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in July on Medium rental vehicles from Thrifty depending on what day you book.
The best time to rent a Large car from Thrifty in Santa Ana, California is in March when prices are C$ 50 per day on average. C$ 50 per day is 57% lower than the C$ 115 average yearly price for a Thrifty Large rental in Santa Ana. While March may be the cheapest month to rent a Large car from Thrifty in Santa Ana, January is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in January on Large rental vehicles from Thrifty depending on what day you book.
The best time to rent a SUV car from Thrifty in Santa Ana, California is in August when prices are C$ 24 per day on average. C$ 24 per day is 69% lower than the C$ 77 average yearly price for a Thrifty SUV rental in Santa Ana. While August may be the cheapest month to rent a SUV car from Thrifty in Santa Ana, September is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in September on SUV rental vehicles from Thrifty depending on what day you book.
Information about Thrifty car rentals in Santa Ana
How much will a Thrifty rental car in Santa Ana cost in December?
Renting a car in Santa Ana from Thrifty during December will cost an average of C$ 79 per day. However, some of our users found prices last December as low as C$ 56 per day from Thrifty, so you may be able to find similar prices this year. If you’re looking to rent a car in Santa Ana for one week, C$ 553 is the average cost for a rental from Thrifty.
Does Thrifty have a location at Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport?
At the moment, Thrifty has 2 locations at Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport: 18601 North Airport Way 18601, Airport Way.
Does Thrifty offer free car rental cancellation in Santa Ana?
Yes, Thrifty in Santa Ana does offer free cancellations on car rentals. However, we always recommend you give Thrifty a call if you have to make a last-minute cancellation, as sometimes there are fees involved. A list of Thrifty phone numbers can be found here under the Locations tab.
What is the most popular car to rent from Thrifty while in Santa Ana in December?
Compact rental cars are the most popular type of vehicle to rent from Thrifty in Santa Ana during the month of December. On average, Compact rentals from Thrifty cost C$ 64 per day, while the cheapest price found was C$ 59 per day in December.
What is the cheapest type of car to rent from Thrifty in Santa Ana?
For an average of C$ 64 per day, a Compact rental from Thrifty in Santa Ana is your cheapest car rental option. 75% of our users who rented a car in Santa Ana from Thrifty chose to reserve a Compact in the past 12 months in order to save money. C$ 64 per day for a Compact also happens to be 4% cheaper than the average cost of the most expensive car Thrifty has to offer, so you can guarantee you’ll save some money by opting for the cheaper car rental.
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 33 as of November 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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