Car Rentals in Santa Ana

Santa Ana is the county seat for Orange County in Southern California, part of the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Santa Ana metropolitan area. You'll definitely want a Santa Ana rent a car to get around the region and explore popular tourist destinations, such as Disneyland, Knott's Berry Farm, and the nearby beaches. Except for some older urban areas such as downtown Santa Ana, Orange County is mostly suburban, including the nearby cities of Newport Beach, Costa Mesa, and Irvine. As in all suburbs, it is extremely difficult to get around without a car. Santa Ana car rentals are available at the Santa Ana John Wayne Airport (SNA), the county's only commercial airport, from Thrifty, Enterprise, Payless, Alamo, Budget, Avis, National, and Hertz. Try Thrifty for the lowest rates, followed by Enterprise and Payless. Downtown, Budget, Alamo, and National also offer additional locations with cheaper rates than those at the airport. Try Budget for the best deals.

Santa Ana is located in Southern California on the Santa Ana River, ten miles from the California coast. It is extremely easy to become disoriented and lost if you are unfamiliar with the area, and gas stations can be unusually hard to find (a result of gentrification in some of the upscale neighborhoods). Consider a Santa Ana rent a car with an onboard navigational system/GPS to keep from getting lost or running out of gas. You must present a valid driver's license and credit card issued in your name at most rental car agencies, along with proof of insurance if you decline the vendor's coverage options. Usually age requirements are 21 for compact and economy cars, 25 for all others, and an additional young driver charge may apply for anyone under 25. All Santa Ana car rentals must be kept within California state lines with exceptions for Reno, Lake Tahoe and Las Vegas, Nevada, after advance notification and approval from the rental company.