Small Cars | $23 - $92 | |
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All Car Types | $49 - $105 |
The best time to rent a Small car from Budget in Costa Mesa, California is in January when prices are $23 per day on average. $23 per day is 56% lower than the $52 average yearly price for a Budget Small rental in Costa Mesa. While January may be the cheapest month to rent a Small car from Budget in Costa Mesa, August is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in August on Small rental vehicles from Budget depending on what day you book.
The best time to rent a Medium car from Budget in Costa Mesa, California is in January when prices are $29 per day on average. $29 per day is 49% lower than the $57 average yearly price for a Budget Medium rental in Costa Mesa. While January may be the cheapest month to rent a Medium car from Budget in Costa Mesa, December is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in December on Medium rental vehicles from Budget depending on what day you book.
The best time to rent a Large car from Budget in Costa Mesa, California is in May when prices are $37 per day on average. $37 per day is 61% lower than the $94 average yearly price for a Budget Large rental in Costa Mesa. While May may be the cheapest month to rent a Large car from Budget in Costa Mesa, January is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in January on Large rental vehicles from Budget depending on what day you book.
The best time to rent a SUV car from Budget in Costa Mesa, California is in January when prices are $29 per day on average. $29 per day is 64% lower than the $80 average yearly price for a Budget SUV rental in Costa Mesa. While January may be the cheapest month to rent a SUV car from Budget in Costa Mesa, April is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in April on SUV rental vehicles from Budget depending on what day you book.
The best time to rent a Van car from Budget in Costa Mesa, California is in May when prices are $62 per day on average. $62 per day is 45% lower than the $113 average yearly price for a Budget Van rental in Costa Mesa. While May may be the cheapest month to rent a Van car from Budget in Costa Mesa, August is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in August on Van rental vehicles from Budget depending on what day you book.
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Renting a car in Costa Mesa from Budget during August will cost an average of $131 per day. However, some of our users found prices last August as low as $106 per day from Budget, so you may be able to find similar prices this year. If you’re looking to rent a car in Costa Mesa for one week, $915 is the average cost for a rental from Budget.
Budget has 1 location at Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport. You will find Budget located at 18601 Airport Way, Suite 73.
Yes, Budget in Costa Mesa does offer free cancellations on car rentals. However, we always recommend you give Budget a call if you have to make a last-minute cancellation, as sometimes there are fees involved. A list of Budget phone numbers can be found here under the Locations tab.
Economy rental cars are the most popular type of vehicle to rent from Budget in Costa Mesa during the month of August. On average, Economy rentals from Budget cost $53 per day, while the cheapest price found was $35 per day in August.
If you’re looking to save money on your rental car from Budget, then consider renting a Intermediate, the cheapest type of car the rental company has available in Costa Mesa. Renting a Intermediate from Budget costs $43 per day on average, which is 15% cheaper than their most expensive car. In the past year, 29% of our users opted to rent a Intermediate from Budget in order to save money on their trip to Costa Mesa.
Prices for cars in Costa Mesa are updated daily.
There are 19 operators available for cars in Costa Mesa as of July 2025.
Among different countries, including Costa Mesa, the minimum age for drivers varies. In numerous EU countries, drivers must be 18 years old. To hire a car overseas, you'll generally need to be at least 21, and if you're under 25, a young driver surcharge may be imposed. It's recommended that you review the policy of the rental company you're considering before booking.
All drivers must have a valid full driving license when renting a car in Costa Mesa. If the license is written in a different language from the country of rental, an International Driving Permit may be required to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you're renting a car overseas, you may also need to provide proof of return travel and accommodation information during your stay. It is always advisable to check with the individual rental company you're booking with.