Car hire at John Wayne Airport, OC from $43/day

Ford Focus

or similar Small

$44/day

Chevrolet Spark

or similar Small

$47/day

Ford Focus

or similar Small

$44/day

* These are the best rates found by KAYAK users in the past 48 hours and may change

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Most popular agency	Most popular car type	Average price	Good deal
Thrifty	Full-size	$66/day	$65/day

KAYAK’s insights & trends for Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport car hire

Check out the latest trends and booking tips to hire a car in Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport with confidence.

How far in advance should you book car hire in Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport?

You should book your car hire in Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport around 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price.

What is the best car hire company in Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport?

Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car hire companies in Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport are Enterprise Rent-A-Car (8.7, 17 reviews), Hertz (6.6, 62 reviews), and Dollar (6.6, 33 reviews).

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Rated 8.7/10

Hertz

Rated 6.6/10

Dollar

Rated 6.6/10

Budget

Rated 6.5/10

What is the most popular car to hire in Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport?

Compact cars (Nissan Juke or similar) are the most popular type of vehicle to hire in Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport. Compact cars in Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport cost $76/day on average, though some users have found deals as low as $62/day.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport?

The cheapest month to hire a car in Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport is September at an average cost of $49/day. July is the most expensive month to hire a car in Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport when prices are $68/day on average, which tends to be 78% above the yearly average hire price for Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport.

Which rental car company has the most locations in in in?

Airport Van, Hertz, keddy by Europcar and Sunnycars operate 2 locations each in Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport, more than any other car hire company.

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If you need a car hire at Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport, you’ll find how simple and convenient it is to locate the car hire desks, finalise your rental agreement, and be off on your journey to your next destination. You can find the car hire desks situated on the Arrival Level (the lower level), between Terminals A and B. A good marker is that it’s across the way from the John Wayne statue. For car hire companies located at the airport with collection outside the terminal, pick-up and drop-off car parks are located at the A2 and B2 parking areas, which you can easily reach from the Ground Transportation Centre.
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport car hire is a great way to get around the vast region of Orange County and southern California. Car hire has quite a few advantages over public transportation from the airport, especially as there is no train line from the terminal. Also, it makes more sense when you have to contend with long distances to reach popular places, such as downtown Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, Disneyland and Newport Beach. If you’re relying on public buses and trains schedules, your journey can take a long time getting to these areas, whilst with a hire car you have a lot more freedom, flexibility and comfort.
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport is conveniently located in the heart of Orange County, with a vast road network connecting to many destinations. You can reach Newport Beach in under 15min taking the state road 55S via the CA-73 road and Campus Drive. If you want to get to Disneyland Park from the airport, you can head north on the state road 55N and the I-5N, which takes around 15min to cover the 14-mile trip. While you can get to both downtown Los Angeles and Beverly Hills in around 40min and 50min via the same route north.
With a car hire at Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport, make sure you are aware of the vehicle returns policy and the business hours of the car hire company that you choose, as each company differs. Most car hire companies have the same collection and return points; however, before booking your vehicle check the policy regarding the return of the car, and if drop-offs outside office hours is included in the agreement. This is also recommended if the collection and return points are different.
25% of our users found a car hire at John Wayne Airport, OC for $65 or less
Book your car hire at John Wayne Airport, OC at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price

What documents do I need to provide to hire a car at John Wayne Airport?
You will need to provide your booking confirmation number, present a valid form of identification such as your passport, a valid driving licence, and a major credit card for payment purposes. Furthermore, you may need to present proof of your US ESTA travel visa, which are mandatory for any foreign citizen entering the United States from overseas.
Which car hire companies are the easiest at John Wayne Airport?
If you’re looking for a swift service and a stress-free experience, when it comes to a car hire at Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport then you should look into hiring a car from leading car hire companies like Alamo, Enterprise and Dollar. They all have excellent customer reviews based on a quick and easy service, with easy collection and drop-off points. Their professional and friendly staff will be on hand to assist you with your booking upon your arrival.
What types of vehicles can I hire at John Wayne Airport?
There are plenty of great models of modern vehicles on offer at several car hire companies based at John Wayne Airport. You can find a range of compact, medium-sized and large vehicles all for reasonable rates and include excellent fuel-efficient cars. You can also hire SUVs, pick-up trucks, and even convertible vehicles. For the best deal, we recommend booking online in advance of your trip, check out the competitive rates on offer at KAYAK.
How much does it cost to hire a car at John Wayne Airport, OC?
On average a car hire at John Wayne Airport, OC costs $66 per day.
Which car hire companies will pick you up at John Wayne Airport, OC?
The only car hire company that offers shuttle or pick-up services from John Wayne Airport, OC to off-airport locations is Thrifty.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.7

Very Good

Read 17 reviews

Cleanliness

9.2

Comfort

8.9

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.7

Value for money

8.5

One location in Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport

Locations in Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport

18601 Airport Way

+1 833 659 1917

Monday	07:00 - 23:30
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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

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Dec 2020

Pros:

Nice car and friendly service.

Cons:

Price could be less.

10.0 Wonderful

Wes, Oct 2020

Pros:

The staff at the rental counter and the auto check out were very friendly and professional. It could not have been simpler.

Cons:

They probably say the same thing every time there is a new customer, but I would suggest they take a little bit of time explaining the charges when renting a car. The masks don't help, but also the fact that I don't rent cars very often makes it important to explain it fully.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Oct 2020

Pros:

Drop off was very easy, just pulled up and got checked in and wasn’t far from my terminal. Also it was cheaper than getting one not at the airport.

Cons:

I got there really late at night and two attendants were busy for quite awhile. Only one girl at the counter. She ran into a couple snags and anyway it was 20 min before I was greeted...but well taken care of after.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Aug 2020

Pros:

The car we wanted wasn't there so they upgraded us to something better. Very nice guy who helped us!

Hertz

6.6

Okay

Read 62 reviews

Best rated

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.3

Value for money

6.5

2 locations in Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport

Locations in Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport

18601 Airport W. North

+1 949 224 6700

Monday	06:00 - 23:00
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19051 Airport Way North

+1 949 224 9700

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10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Nov 2024

Pick-up truck

Polite, fast, helpfull.

2.0 Poor

Matthew, Aug 2024

Compact SUV

Impossible to find drop off location on a Saturday. No key box, all parking lots blocked off with barriers

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Nov 2023

Economy

I reserved an economy car in advanced and when I went to Hertz to get the car, I was told that they were all out of economy cars. I had to pay additional money to upgrade to the next available grade car since they wouldn't upgrade me for free. Really unhappy about this switch and bait tactic.

6.0 Okay

Anonymous, Oct 2022

When pick up car, the rep didn’t clearly give information on the return location. The car is 36k miles and condition is under expectation .

4.0 Mediocre

Simone, Jan 2022

We received a car that wasn’t what we ordered. We would have liked to have been given what we ordered or something similar.

4.0 Mediocre

Heidi, Jan 2022

What could be better?: Provide a vehicle that is actually equivalent to the one reserved. When a 4WD drive car is reserved, a 4WD should be provided. The car I rented was dirty. Hairs on upholstery and coffee foam on interior door handle. Additionally pressure was low in one tire and they tire didn’t hold pressure after we put in air.

Dollar

6.6

Okay

Read 33 reviews

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

6.8

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.2

Value for money

6.6

One location in Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport

Locations in Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport

18601 Airport Way

+1 866 434 2226

Monday	06:00 - 23:00
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2.0 Poor

Anonymous, July 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

6.5

Okay

Read 65 reviews

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.7

Value for money

6.6

One location in Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport

Locations in Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport

18601 Airport Way, Suite 73

+1 949 252 6240

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2.0 Poor

Daniel, May 2025

Intermediate SUV

The car was dirty and smelled bad and got less of a car than what I reserved and paid for.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, May 2025

Intermediate

Affordable rate, friendly and professional staff

2.0 Poor

Zoya, Apr 2025

Full-size SUV

Will not be renting from budget again - whether it’s for work or personal

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Apr 2025

Economy

Misinformation amd miscommunication between third party. Price change by the time my card was charged.

6.0 Okay

Anonymous, Feb 2025

Compact SUV

Communication, availability of information, and ability to get through to customer service was very poor. At one point I was sent to different departments 4 times with the call getting dropped after the 4th time.

4.0 Mediocre

Anonymous, Jan 2025

Intermediate SUV

Staff at the desk looks sad no smile, I booked for child seat when I asked where is the child seat the person at the airport location (parking) told me to get it from their storage instead of assisting me. Storage was dark and child seat on top of each other I needed to dig for it. The car interior was clean but the outside especially the wind shield is dirty. I got upgraded because the type of vehicle I book is not available for same rate is something positive.

Thrifty

6.2

Okay

Read 41 reviews

Cheapest deal

Most popular

Cleanliness

6.5

Comfort

6.5

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.1

Value for money

6.0

2 locations in Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport

from$65/day

Locations in Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport

18601 North Airport Way

+1 877 283 0898

Monday	06:00 - 23:00
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18601, Airport Way

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4.0 Mediocre

Anonymous, Feb 2025

Standard SUV

We reserved a car but it wasn't ready and had to wait 25 minutes while they looked for a car and had it serviced. What good is making a reservation if it doesn't guarantee a vehicle?

2.0 Poor

Marie, Dec 2024

Full-size SUV

Despite booking and paying for our rental car several weeks in advance, there were no cars available at our designated pick up time. Nor was the employee behind the counter able to issue us a refund or help us find a car at another location. He claimed their system “was not connected that way.” The entire experience was unacceptable.

8.0 Very Good

Anonymous, Sept 2024

Compact SUV

The associate who helped me with the paperwork was nice and kind. Only the wait was too long.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Jan 2024

Compact SUV

Car broke down on the side of the road.

8.0 Very Good

Anonymous, Nov 2023

Supplier choice

Would have been an excellent review but a few items in the car did not work USB adapter, some of the features on the screens and most importantly tire pressure was off by 17 lbs under inflated and 10 lbs inflated on other wheels. That is scary and very important to me on safety

2.0 Poor

Lynn, Apr 2021

Pros:

nice upgrade on car

Cons:

waited 1 hr for our car...unacceptable

U-Save

5.6

Fair

Read 25 reviews

Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

7.1

Pick-up/Drop-off

5.5

Value for money

6.3

One location in Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport

Locations in Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport

18700 Atrium Hotel, 18700 Macarthur Blvd

+1 949 752 6664

Monday	07:00 - 23:30
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