Last Updated on February 4, 2022 by Kristin

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Flying into Southern California’s Orange County and need a rental car? Finding John Wayne airport car rentals is quick and easy.

John Wayne Airport (SNA) is nowhere near as big as nearby LAX, but it offers international as well as domestic flights from a variety of airlines. The airport is comprised of 22 gates spread across three terminals: A, B and C. Departures are located on the upper level. Rental cars are located on the lower level.

John Wayne Airport Car Rentals

Rental cars are located on-site at John Wayne Airport (SNA), making it very convenient to quickly hit the road. From baggage claim, the on-site rental car offices are located on the arrivals level on the first floor, between terminals A and B.

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The rental car parking area is located on level “0” of the A2 and B2 parking garages, and open between 5:30 a.m. and 11:30 p.m. However, some of the individual rental car offices may have different hours.

There are seven rental car companies located on-site at John Wayne Airport (SNA):

Alamo Rent a Car: (833) 679-2046

Available Services: Self-serve kiosk, accelerated check-in.
Return Location: 19051 Airport Way N., Santa Ana. Put the address into your car’s GPS. Once you enter the airport, look for the rental car return signs and proceed to the lower level of the parking garage.
After-Hours Returns: Location is open 7 am- 11:30 pm. After-hours returns available.

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Avis Rent a Car: (949) 660-5200

Available Services: Preferred service.
Return Location: 18601 Airport Way, Santa Ana. Put the address into your car’s GPS. Once you enter the airport, look for the rental car return signs and proceed to the lower level of the parking garage.
After-Hours Returns: Location open daily 6 am- 11 pm. After-hours returns available. 

Budget Car Rental: (949) 252-6240

Preferred Services: Fastbreak line or kiosk.
Return Location: 18601 Airport Way, Santa Ana. Put the address into your car’s GPS. Once you enter the airport, look for the rental car return signs and proceed to the lower level of the parking garage. For Fastbreak return, drop your keys in the Fastbreak box after writing down your final mileage and fuel details.
After-Hours Returns: Location is open daily 6 am-11 pm. After-hours returns available.

Dollar Car Rental: (866) 434-2226

Return Location: 18601 Airport Way, Santa Ana. Put the address into your car’s GPS. Once you enter the airport, look for the rental car return signs and proceed to the lower level of the parking garage.
After-Hours Returns: Location is open daily 6 am-11 pm.

Enterprise Rent-a-Car: (833) 659-1917

Return Location: 18601 Airport Way, Santa Ana. Put the address into your car’s GPS. Once you enter the airport, look for the rental car return signs and proceed to the lower level of the parking garage.
After-Hours Returns: Location is open daily 7 am- 11:30 pm. After-hours returns available.

Hertz Car Rental: (949) 224-6700

Preferred Services: Gold Choice and Prestige Service are available.
Return Location: 18601 Airport Way, Santa Ana. Put the address into your car’s GPS. Once you enter the airport, look for the rental car return signs and proceed to the lower level of the parking garage.
After-Hours Returns: Location is open daily 6 am- 11 pm. After-hours returns available.

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National Car Rental:  (833) 679-2045

Preferred Services: Drop & Go is available.
Return Location: 19051 Airport Way N., Santa Ana. Put the address into your car’s GPS. Once you enter the airport, look for the rental car return signs and proceed to the lower level of the parking garage.
After-Hours Returns: Location is open daily 7 am- 11:30 pm. After-hours returns available.

Off-Site John Wayne Airport Car Rentals

In addition to the on-site rental cars, SNA airport also has off-site rental car options. These options may be more affordable and provide some great deals, but double-check reviews of any brands you are unfamiliar with and call ahead to see if shuttle service is available. Nearby off-site rentals include Fox Rent-a-Car and U-Save Car & Truck Rental.

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