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KAYAK’s top tips for hiring a car in Tijuana

  • Just along the United States-Mexico border, Tijuana is the perfect place to explore with a hire car. Ditch the unreliable public transportation and drive around the city at your own pace. Not only that, you can also head south along the Baja California peninsula for some stunning views, including a chance to see the whales in Guerrero Negro.
  • You’ll find that most of the major hire car agencies operate at Tijuana International Airport (TIJ), also known as General Abelardo L. Rodríguez, including Hertz and Enterprise. The car hire desks are situated in the Arrivals Hall of the airport’s terminal. You’ll need an International Driving Permit to rent a car in Mexico, as well as insurance.
  • While Tijuana isn’t hard to navigate, a GPS always comes in handy. Because of its warm temperatures, the city sees a rise in tourism in April as well as in August, so beware that Tijuana will be more crowded during those seasons. Avenida Revolucion is the main avenue, so avoid driving there if you want to skip the crowds, and simply explore the area on foot instead.
  • Rush hour traffic in Tijuana is heavily influenced by its location near the border. If you want to cross into, or out of, the United States, avoid Friday and Sunday evenings as you will likely encounter heavy traffic jams. Evening rush hour traffic, starting from 5 p.m., can result in heavy congestion along the 5 and 805.
  • Book your rental car in Tijuana at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price

FAQs about renting a car in Tijuana

  • What type of car is recommended for driving in Tijuana?

    If you’re driving in Tijuana only for business and don’t require much passenger or luggage space, then a compact car is enough. But if you’re looking to go on a road trip along the coast to places like Rosarito beach, a convertible can be a great option for when the weather is nice. If you’re with a group of friends or family, a van is a good option.

  • What’s the speed limit in Tijuana?

    The speed limit in urban areas is typically 60 km/h (37 mph), unless otherwise posted. The speed limit on urban throughways ranges between 60 and 80 km/h (37-50 mph), and on rural highways it ranges between 70 and 90 km/h (43-55 mph). Major highways outside cities have a maximum limit of 110 km/h (68 mph).

  • Where are the best places to park in Tijuana?

    The best option is to find accommodation that can provide parking, as street parking in the city center can be challenging, and it is usually time-restricted. You can park at the border cross parking lot, with rates starting at $8 per 8 hours. You can also park at the airport for long-term stays, with rates ranging between $12 and $16 per day.

  • How much is the price of fuel in Tijuana?

    The average price of fuel in Tijuana is $7.90 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of uel costs between $95 and $126, depending on the car size.

  • What is the most popular car hire in Tijuana?

    Standard (Dodge Journey or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Tijuana.

  • How can I find car hires near me in Tijuana?

    Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.

  • How much does a Standard car hire cost in Tijuana?

    A Standard car hire in Tijuana costs $140 per day, on average.

Tijuana car rental reviews and directory 
All ratings and reviews are collected from KAYAK users with a verified car rental booking. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.

National

Best rated

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.5

Value for money

5.5

2 locations in Tijuana

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Abelardo L Rodriguez

+52 664 683 8483

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Av Nezahuatcoyotl 1640 Betw

+52 664 683 5500

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5.2 Fair

Carlos, Oct 2019

KAYAK

Pros:

Only the car.

Cons:

When I made the reservation it said protection was included, but at the pick up time, they charge me an additional cost for insurance at almost the price of my three day rental. It was 70 dlls more than the 28 for the rental price. Please notify this before when you announce a price.

6.0 Okay

David, Jan 2023

Standard SUV

KAYAK
The staff were friendly and the vehicle was ok- vehicle lacked power. Overcharging for insurance was equal to 40% of the total charges. This creates caution for me when renting with kayak.

1 out of 1

Avis

Cleanliness

4.0

Comfort

6.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.0

Value for money

6.0

2 locations in Tijuana

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Boulevard Cuauhtemoc Norte 12602

+52 664 210 8675

Monday08:00 - 20:00
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Intl Apo Abelardo Rodriguez

+52 664 683 8586

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10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Aug 2022

KAYAK
The gentleman at the counter Daniel couldn't have been more helpful he was absolutely wonderful

1 out of 1

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

4.9

Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

7.4

Pick-up/Drop-off

4.4

Value for money

3.9

3 locations in Tijuana

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Abelardo L Rodriguez

+52 664 683 8483

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Abelardo L Rodriguez

+52 664 683 8483

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Av Netzahualcoyotl 1640 Betw

+52 664 683 5500

Monday07:00 - 20:00
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2.0 Poor

Travis, Mar 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

The car was good and worked

Cons:

Finding the place, knowing the insurance cost upfront. Knowing the deposit amount upfront.

1 out of 1

keddy by Europcar

4.8

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

6.8

Pick-up/Drop-off

5.6

Value for money

4.8

3 locations in Tijuana

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Locations in Tijuana

10298, Av. Padre Kino

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Avenida Padre Kino Lote 1 Mnz 64,- Zona Rio Tijuana,Colonia Libertad

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Gral Abelardo L.Rodriguez Airport- Col Mesa De Otay

+52 664 682 9275

Monday06:00 - 23:59
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2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Aug 2023

Standard

KAYAK
It was to hard to rent a car … So disappointed ☹️

1 out of 1

Alamo

4.5

Cleanliness

5.1

Comfort

5.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

4.9

Value for money

4.1

2 locations in Tijuana

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Boulevard Cuauhtemoc

+52 664 683 8084

Monday07:00 - 20:00
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Tijuana Zona Del Rio

+52 664 686 4040

Monday07:00 - 20:00
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7.2 Good

Anonymous, Dec 2019

KAYAK

Pros:

Everything was good but they get you with insurance

Cons:

Be transparent when reserving cars for cheap then having to pay way more with insurance

2.0 Poor

Emily, Nov 2019

KAYAK

Cons:

I had a reservation at 11am. I was late getting into town and arrived around 12:30. The guy told me that my reservation was at 7am even though I showed my confirmation email that said 11am and he said they didn’t have a car for me. They didn’t even then suggest that there was an enterprise next door I walked there after looking it up myself and rented a car there instead.

1.9 Poor

Anonymous, Jul 2021

KAYAK
When I got there they didn’t have a car for me, so the fact that I was in another country made very hard for me to fix the situation. My experience with alamo was extremely terrible!

1 out of 1

Europcar

4.2

Cleanliness

4.5

Comfort

4.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

4.0

Value for money

4.2

2 locations in Tijuana

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AV. PADRE KINO No. 10298 LOCAL C1

+52 664 882 9275

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Gral Abelardo L.rodriguez Airport

+52 664 682 9275

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2.0 Poor

Matias, Oct 2021

KAYAK
The dates in for reservation is system of Europcar were for one year later (October 2022) than booked with Kayak ((October 2021). Europcar would not honor quoted price, requesting 400% higher rate. I refused the rental.

1 out of 1

MEXRENTACAR

4.2

Cleanliness

5.0

Comfort

4.7

Pick-up/Drop-off

4.1

Value for money

4.3

One location in Tijuana

Locations in Tijuana

Blvd. Aeropuerto #3308

+52 334 170 8243

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1.9 Poor

Anonymous, Aug 2021

KAYAK
Our pick up time was 11am and after having trouble crossing the border in a timely manner we got to rental agency at 12:30. They said we were too late to get a car at the agreed upon price and that it would be another $160 to get a car, after prepaying $128. My guess is they pull this switch all the time if you’re not a fluent Spanish speaker.

Hertz

Cleanliness

4.4

Comfort

4.6

Pick-up/Drop-off

3.3

Value for money

4.8

3 locations in Tijuana

Locations in Tijuana

Av. Paseo De Los Heroes

+52 800 709 5000

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Carretera Aeropuerto Sn, Terminal Tijuana Ap

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Carretera Aeropuerto

+52 999 911 8040

Monday00:00 - 23:5904:00 - 23:59
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6.0 Okay

Anonymous, Jun 2024

Compact

KAYAK
My experience with hertz was fine. My experience with kayak is what I’m unhappy about. The kayak reservation didn’t go through so hertz had no record of our reservation even though we were provided a reservation number by kayak, so we had to re-reserve and luckily enough we were given A free upgrade for the inconvenience that kayak created for us on our trip.

4.0 Mediocre

Anonymous, Apr 2024

Intermediate

KAYAK
I went to the Hertz rental place that was on the Kayak website and it wasn't the correct rental place. The place Kayak setup was in Mexico not the Untied States so I had to call Hertz to change my rental. Then the price doubles + for the rental because it was the Hertz rental at the Airport. I was not happy at all. And the car they offer me is a Dodge Journey and they are junk too many buttons in bad places, very bad design. But I take it because I am all ready leaving and hour late. No I was not happy and will look else where next time I go.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Apr 2024

Full-size

KAYAK
Advertised as Sand Diego Airport, but really Tijuana. Guy at San Diego says it happens all he time

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Apr 2024

Premium

KAYAK
Kayak booked us a car in Tijuana when I had searched a car in SanDiego . To get a car when we arrived would have cost 5 times the price we booked for ! 🤬

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Feb 2024

Standard

KAYAK
My reservation with Hertz called for the car to be picked up at San Diego Airport on Saturday at 3PM. When I got to the hertz pick up location I was told that someone had changed my pick up location to another Hertz office on the US side of Tijuana, Mexico, some 30 to 40 minutes away from the airport. Furthermore, there was no shuttle service to the alternate location. This was unsatisfactory to me and did not meet my requirements. As a result, I was forced to rent with some "no name" agency that normally services high risk customers. The rental from them was significantly more expensive, the car, although it ran well, had over 220,000 miles, had numerous scratches, a cracked windshield, worn upholstery and the cruise control didn't work. Furthermore, one of the tires kept leaking air and I had to put air in it on 3 different occasions. Based on this experience, I would not recommend Hertz or KAYAK nor will I use them in the future.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Dec 2023

Intermediate

KAYAK
Way too expensive. Went with personal car sharing for 1/2 the cost. If major companies like Hrrtz don’t adapt, they’ll be the next Blockbuster Video store

Budget

Cleanliness

2.0

Comfort

2.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

3.0

Value for money

2.0

2 locations in Tijuana

Locations in Tijuana

Av Universidad 1951

+52 664 628 3184

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Htl Hampton Av Universdad 1951

+52 664 628 0569

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2.0 Poor

Sander, Jan 2022

KAYAK
Didn't take the car in Tijuana. Tried to overcharge massively.

GREEN MOTION

Cleanliness

2.0

Comfort

2.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

2.0

Value for money

2.0

2 locations in Tijuana

Locations in Tijuana

Boulevard Cuauhtemoc

+52 663 323 5312

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Paseo de los Heroes 18818, Zona Rio

+52 663 323 5312

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2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Feb 2023

Economy

KAYAK
You need to change your survey form - these guys DID NOT HAVE OUR CAR - AND I PRE-PAID. My wife and I were left stranded, with all of our luggage, after a lengthy journey, at the time we said we would be there....standing on the curb at Tijuana Airport...where the Green Motion clowns TOLD us to stand, and to call them so they could pick us up to bring us to our car. They gave us BS stories about staff not showing up, were going to call us back (but didn't), told us to get on some bus at the airport... We had two Mexicans trying to help us with the jerkwads at Green Motion. The whole experience seemed like a scam operation. They claimed to have not charged us, but I haven't yet sorted the bills for my recent vacation, which went fine with the flights, cruise, whale watch, hotels, etc. Everything on the 25 day trip was fine, except for the goons at Green Motion. If it turns out I have been charged, I will be in touch for a refund.

Payless

Cleanliness

2.0

Comfort

2.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

2.0

Value for money

2.0

2 locations in Tijuana

Locations in Tijuana

Av Universidad 1951

+52 664 628 3184

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Htl Hampton Av Universdad 1951

+52 664 628 0569

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2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Jun 2024

Standard

KAYAK
Payless car rental was closed when I arrived at 12pm on a Saturday. . Had to visit another car rental and paid four times the price. Very unpleasant experience.

2.0 Poor

Young, Mar 2024

Intermediate

KAYAK
Fake promo $33 online but after got charge for $60 once i arrive and did paper work and online didnt say that at all with extra hidden fees. insurance rounded up to $93 + $600 deposit.... their out their mind so i said no nevermind and i left very poor fake advertising...

Ace

Cleanliness

3.0

Comfort

3.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

2.0

Value for money

2.0

One location in Tijuana

Locations in Tijuana

Carretera Aeropuerto

+52 55 9558 8600

Monday06:00 - 23:59
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2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Feb 2022

KAYAK
There was no staff at airport, and I couldn’t reach an agent due to site phone number not working. After 45 minutes of trying to get help I walked to car lot to pick up vehicle. Was charged outrageous amount for insurance.

Fox

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

2.0

Value for money

2.0

One location in Tijuana

Locations in Tijuana

Blvd Cuauhtemoc 6, Col. Aeropuerto

0180 0225 4369

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2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Sept 2024

Standard

KAYAK
Really expensive

Mas By Mex

3.9

Poor

One location in Tijuana

Locations in Tijuana

Blvd. Aeropuerto 3308

+52 33 4170 8243

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Priceless

3.5

Poor

2 locations in Tijuana

Locations in Tijuana

12906 Boulevard Cuauhtemoc Norte

+52 664 979 0000

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12906 Boulevard Cuauhtémoc Norte

+52 664 979 0000

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Dollar

2.9

Poor

One location in Tijuana

Locations in Tijuana

Carr, Aeropuerto

+52 800 365 1111

Monday06:00 - 23:5900:00 - 23:59
Tuesday00:00 - 23:5906:00 - 23:59
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Thursday06:00 - 23:5900:00 - 23:59
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Saturday00:00 - 23:5906:00 - 23:59
Sunday06:00 - 23:5900:00 - 23:59

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CarWiz

3.5

Poor

One location in Tijuana

Locations in Tijuana

Aeropuerto Internacional Abelardo L. Rodriguez

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FlexWays

3.0

Poor

2 locations in Tijuana

Locations in Tijuana

Ave. Josefina M Contreras 33, Tijuana

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Tijuana International Airport

+52 55 4000 3802

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Sunnycars

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2 locations in Tijuana

Locations in Tijuana

Avenida Cuahutemoc 1705

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Gral Abelardo L.Rodriguez Airport

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Thrifty

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2 locations in Tijuana

Locations in Tijuana

2745 Otay Pacific Drive

+1 800 365 1111

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Carr, Aeropuerto

+52 800 021 2277

Monday00:00 - 23:59
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Deal Mobility Rent a Car

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One location in Tijuana

Locations in Tijuana

Carretera Aeropuerto No. ARR-03 , Col. Nueva Tijuana, C.P. , en la Ciudad de Tijuana, B. C.

+52 664 683 8567

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Facil Mexico

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One location in Tijuana

Locations in Tijuana

Blvd. Padre Kino 10298

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Firefly

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One location in Tijuana

Locations in Tijuana

Carretera Aeropuerto Sn

0180 0709 5010

Monday09:00 - 23:00
Tuesday06:00 - 23:59
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MAS

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One location in Tijuana

Locations in Tijuana

2745 Otay Pacific Drive, Cbx Cross Border Xpress

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Shouqi

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One location in Tijuana

Locations in Tijuana

Gral Abelardo L.rodriguez Airport

+86 10 6064 1387

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Sixt

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One location in Tijuana

Locations in Tijuana

Ave Padre Kino 10298

+52 664 634 3303

Monday07:00 - 20:00
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36 travellers who rented a car in Tijuana gave the car agency they used an average rating of 3.5

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Tijuana car hire information

Pick-up locationTijuana
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Hire locations44
Airport locations26