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Cheap Car Rental John Wayne Airport

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Car hire John Wayne Airport

You are visiting Orange County, California soon and you are looking to rent a car? Good. HolidayCars has the widest assortment available due to working with more than 800 car rental suppliers world wide. Whether you are just visiting a couple of days or two whole weeks, car rental is convenient. Holiday Cars help you find the ideal car for your vacation in Orange County. By comparing all car hire deals at John Wayne Airport you’ll definitely find a car that suits your needs and budget.

About John Wayne Airport

John Wayne Airport is the only commercial service airport in Orange County, California, and is located approximately 35 miles south of Los Angeles. The airport is also the primary provider of general aviation services and facilities in the county. There are three terminals which each offers various services and different food and shopping choices. The Thomas F. Riley Terminal features natural stone, stainless steel and a glass-enclosed central lobby and has much to offer for art aficionados. Rotating art exhibits are usually shown along both concourses in the baggage claim area and near the security checkpoints.
To make it a pleasant experience at John Wayne Airport there are many dining and shopping choices like Starbucks, McDonalds, Farmer’s Market, Ruby’s Diner, Subway, XpresSpa, Brookstone, Sunglass hut and many more. Accessible traveler services, include ground transportation, parking spaces, restrooms, service animals, wheelchairs and telecommunication devices

Car rental suppliers at John Wayne Airport

Holiday Cars works with more than 800 car rental suppliers all over the world. You can hire any type of car you like, from low budget to luxury SUV's and exclusive sports cars. Even if you’re traveling with more than 5 people, Holiday Cars can provide a good quality passenger van. Car rental suppliers Holiday Cars work with trusted companies of which some of them have counters or offices at or near the John Wayne Airport. Listed down below are suppliers that are available for car hire:

Why you should hire a car in Orange County

Containing the cities of Anaheim, Santa Ana, Irvine, and Huntington Beach, California's Orange County is the sixth most-populous county in the United States. So it’s definitely worth a visit! Therefore car rental in Orange County is ideal, so that you can visit all amazing places and do a lot of fun things. With attractions like Disneyland, Knott's Berry Farm and a plethora of beaches this county is a popular tourist destination. Ofcourse there are other activities in Orange County like a relaxing day at the sunny beach, art galleries and museums. Tourists can also explore Old Town Orange and wander around Orange County’s largest botanical garden Fullerton Arboretum.

Climate in Orange County

Orange County has a warm Mediterranean climate and is a great destination for those who love sunny beaches with cool breezes. The summer is the best time to visit as the area comes alive with exciting summer events, an abundance of outdoor activities and lively action al fresco.
Tips and experiences for John Wayne Airport

Our customers rated John Wayne Airport with an average of 9.1 based on 33 ratings, and these are the most recent tips, experiences and highlights.

18-09-2021
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Always pack a flashlight or headlamp because you never know what troubles you'll have and you will need the light. Always pack long underwear because the weather will change on you and you want to be prepared. Pack light. If you don't have it you'll have a new experience shopping in a new place. Pack your own snacks and bring a bottle for water,.Put your phone down and enjoy where you are at that very moment. Look around you and absorb the sights, sounds, and smells and take it all in. Don't be afraid to ask questions because you might make new friends. When flying, talk to your seatmate and acknowledge them. They might share some great stories with you. Smile at people and see if you get a good reaction back from them.
21-08-2021
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Always look for the hidden charges with car rental, the initial charge of $106 became $230 after all unknown charges,appplied to final bill.
19-08-2021
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Travel as often as possible. Take advantage of as many rewards programs for airlines and hotels. These are offered by most major credit card companies. Always get a good nights sleep night before flying. Be selective with the food prior to flying. Always leave to arrive at airport well in advance with a good supply of gas in your tank.
13-08-2021
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Always try to get rental vehicles from companies like Dollar Rental which are inside John Wayne airport as they stay open till late in case you get back late from a trip.
20-06-2021
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Don't use Economy car rental at John Wayne airport. They are under staffed which means a long wait for the shuttle and check in, check out
18-06-2021
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Visit the beach cities! There is so much to see and do in Orange County. Use Yelp to find restaurants and cafe's nearby. Plenty of shopping nearby as well. Disneyland is close by and easy to get to from the airport. Be sure to pack a few snacks while you wait for rental car shuttle, if using Fox.
29-03-2021
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Airport is great not too big easy to get around. Car Rental desk are next to baggage claim so you can get luggage and go directly to get your vehicle
26-09-2020
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Be sure and get car at the airport, as it is much more convenient than taking a shuttle. Travel light, if possible to reduce wear and tear on luggage and body. Shop around for the best deal. It pays off in saving money. I personally get car full of gas, as I belong to Costco and can always get gas for a lot less than what the rental car agency can offer. Try to be on time that is scheduled for car pickup and return. It is easier on customer and rental car agency.
02-08-2020
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Did not travel out of John Wayne.
01-08-2020
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Be sure to check the gas tank before leaving.
18-07-2020
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Be nice even when you're frustrated. You'll have a better experience.
14-07-2020
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John Wayne Airport is the best . Getting thru security was awesome it is clean. Everybody working there was friendly and helpful.
26-06-2020
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The smaller rental car locations are offsite - the signs aren't clear but you need to take a shuttle.
01-06-2020
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Really easy airport to get into and out of.
25-05-2020
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Don’t go through Holday.
21-05-2020
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Super easy airport to navigate
09-09-2019
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John Wayne is a great little airport. It beats LAX hands down. It's close to everythungs. There is never a crowd. The flights never have to wait on the ramp on arrival nor takeoff. There is a very short walk to the gate. There is usually a very short security line. All this means that you can arrive a little bit later and get out of there quicker.
21-08-2019
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Don't necessarily rent a car at the airport. Offsite rentals can save big money. Don't use the first restroom when you get off the plane...everyone else is. Go to the next one available. Carry-ons saves a lot of time and eliminates the risk of delayed luggage. Be patient and be kind. Not everyone is a seasoned traveler.
30-03-2019
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Easy to get access to the rental car office
26-12-2018
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It was a good experience. It's a simple place and easy to navigate around
01-11-2018
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Easy to navigate. Friendly city
22-10-2018
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Make sure to drive down the coast! Magnificent scenery!!
14-10-2018
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Santa Ana is a much better location to fly in/out of versus LAX if you are coming to Orange county. The shuttle service provided by Fox is very convenient. The ride on the shuttle to the rental car location from the airport is short. Returning the car to Fox only took a couple minutes. I received my full deposit back on my credit card within 2 days. The rental rates at Fox were far lower than anyone else.
03-09-2018
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Enjoy the outdoors.
14-08-2018
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Take pictures, traffic starts at 4 so enjoy the scenery before traffic starts and the spectrum in that area has a lot of nice places
01-08-2018
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The airport is small and easy to navigate, security check was a breeze. Santa Ana has very beautiful scenery, and good weather.
11-04-2018
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es el aeropuerto mas tranquilo de la zona de Los Angeles
27-03-2018
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Orange County is a great place, I know I lived there for many years...Sold my condo in Mission Viejo and bought a horse farm in Kentucky....While I was there had wonderful Sushi on the Lake in Mission Viejo....Fish in Cardiff by the Sea...Visited all my friends... Saw the Pacific Ocean... Miss that big time.... but now love my farm and am back and happy.... see you again in September OC....
20-03-2018
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Aquarium in Long Beach was nice and educational. Only takes a couple hours to tour the various areas. Do not travel by car during peak commute times- too much traffic. Visit the Beaches on weekdays not weekends if possible. Orange county airport is much easier and smaller and faster to get through security than LAX.
06-03-2018
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Much easier in OC to drive and less headaches.
01-03-2018
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Great beaches and restaurants.
01-01-2018
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We stayed at the Hyatt Resort on Huntington Beach and it was beautiful.
17-12-2017
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don't fly in late. Evidently there is a county law that closes the airport and car rentals at 11pm. Would have been nice to know that ahead of time!