Car Rentals in Tijuana from $5/day - Search for Rental Cars on KAYAK

Class Compact Car

or similar SMALL

$7/day

Chevrolet Aveo Sedan

or similar MEDIUM

$8/day

Hyundai Accent

or similar MEDIUM

$6/day

Class Full-size Car

or similar LARGE

$12/day

Mitsubishi Xpander

or similar VAN

$28/day

Nissan X-Trail

or similar SUV

$26/day

Class Special Car

or similar Category

$5/day

Nissan Kicks

or similar SUV

$22/day

Volkswagen Tiguan

or similar SUV

$26/day

Best rates found by KAYAK users in the past 48 hours.

If you desire a more enjoyable scenic visit to Tijuana, cheap car rentals in Tijuana are a better option. A rental lets you easily explore exciting places such as Parque Morelos, about 9 miles from Tijuana. You can even travel further to Friendship Park, located along the US-Mexico border. If you have time, you can rent a 4X4 SUV and go off-roading at Cañon XJ Tijuana B.C, about 16 miles away from downtown. Tijuana car rentals will also give you the flexibility, convenience, and ease of visiting neighboring towns such as San Diego, about 17 miles away, and Chula Vista, located approximately 9 miles from downtown Tijuana.
You might want to take the toll when exploring Tijuana and other cities such as Tecade, Ensenada, and Rosarito. This is because such roads are smooth with wide shoulders and spacious lanes. For instance, the Tijuana –Ensenada scenic highway is well maintained with significantly less traffic. This makes your ride relatively faster, more comfortable, and relaxing. Even better, driving on toll roads in Tijuana is cost-efficient. For example, you will only have to pay about $1.95 to drive from Tijuana to Ensenada and about $5.84 when driving from Tijuana to Tecate.
The flexibility of vehicles from cheap car rentals in Tijuana helps you organize seamless road trips to neighboring towns. Hop into your car and enjoy a 22-hour road trip from Tijuana to Cabo San Lucas via Highways 1, 3, and 5. Remember that these are toll roads and only accept cash payments in U.S dollars. If you want to explore the scenic stretches off highways in remote areas, you need a 4-wheel drive to navigate the dusty paths easily. Therefore, you may need an SUV with an off-road capability to enter a less-trodden path.
Just along the United States-Mexico border, Tijuana is the perfect place to explore with a rental 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 rental car agencies operate at Tijuana International Airport (TIJ), also known as General Abelardo L. Rodríguez, including Hertz and Enterprise. The car rental 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.
25% of our users found rental cars in Tijuana for $18 or less
Book your rental car in Tijuana at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
Off-airport rental car locations in Tijuana are around 17% more expensive than airport locations on average
Economy rental cars in Tijuana are around 89% cheaper than other car types, on average

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 does it cost to rent a car in Tijuana?
On average a rental car in Tijuana costs $28 per day. But prices differ between operators and you can save money through a price comparison of car rental deals from different agencies. The cheapest price for a car rental in Tijuana found in the last 2 weeks is $10.
What is the cheapest car rental company in Tijuana?
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Ace ($5/day), MEXRENTACAR ($7/day) and keddy by Europcar ($8/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest rental car price was found at Ace Carretera Aeropuerto 22435 (3 miles from city center).
Can I rent an automatic car in Tijuana?
Yes, automatic cars are available in most car renting companies in Tijuana. As cars with manual transmission are more common in many countries, you might have to pay an additional charge for renting an automatic car.
How much is gas price in Tijuana?
The average gas price in Tijuana is $4.84 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between $58 and $77, depending on the car size.
What is the most popular rental car in Tijuana?
Economy (Chevrolet Sonic Sedan or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Tijuana.
Which car rental companies are at Rodriguez airport (TIJ)?
Car rental companies onsite at Rodriguez airport include MEXRENTACAR, Fox, Ace, Budget, Avis, Hertz, Payless, Europcar, Alamo and Dollar.
Which car rental companies will pick you up at Rodriguez airport (TIJ)?
Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Rodriguez airport to off-airport locations include MEXRENTACAR, Ace, Budget, Avis, Hertz, Payless, Europcar, Alamo, Dollar, and Enterprise Rent-A-Car.
How can I find car rentals near me in Tijuana?
Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.
How much does an Economy car rental cost in Tijuana?
An Economy car rental in Tijuana costs $6 per day, on average.
How much does a Mini car rental cost in Tijuana?
A Mini car rental in Tijuana costs $7 per day, on average.
How much does an Intermediate car rental cost in Tijuana?
An Intermediate car rental in Tijuana costs $8 per day, on average.
What is the most popular rental car location in Tijuana?
In Tijuana, cars are most frequently rented at Ace Carretera Aeropuerto (3 miles from city center).
How much does it cost to rent a car for a week in Tijuana?
On average a rental car in Tijuana costs $194 per week ($28 per day).
How much does it cost to rent a car long term for a month in Tijuana?
On average a rental car in Tijuana costs $833 per month ($28 per day).
Should I get insurance when renting a car in Tijuana?
Most car rental providers in Tijuana offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car rental in Tijuana, check out KAYAK's car rental insurance guide.
How many car agencies are operating in Tijuana?
KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 26 car rental agencies in Tijuana.
What do I need to know before booking a car rental in Tijuana?
Finding the right price, understanding the add-ons and staying up to date with policy changes can be a challenge. That’s why KAYAK has produced the ultimate guide to renting a car to help you cut though the jargon and make the right choice for your rental car. Find tips and insights for how to book your rental, what car rental insurance you’ll need, how to deal with a car rental agency and what extra fees to expect (and avoid!).
Why should I use KAYAK to rent a car in Tijuana?
KAYAK searches thousands of car rental agencies to provide you with offers from all car rental agencies operating in Tijuana so that you can compare car rental rates, reviews and pick-up and drop-off locations to find the best deal for you.
What are the requirements to rent a car in Tijuana?
All people seeking to rent a car should show a valid United States driving permit as well as a credit card. Unfortunately, most Tijuana car rentals do not allow the use of debit cards. However, unlike most parts of the world, you do not need an international driving license to drive a cheap car rental in Tijuana.
Is free cancellation available for Tijuana cheap car rentals?
Yes, most Tijuana car rentals allow free cancellation as long as it is at least 24 hours before your car reservation. This way, you can avoid the cancellation fee. However, if you cancel your reservation within the 24-hour window, you will have to pay about a 50% cancellation fee.

National

8.0

Very good

Best rated

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

9.3

Value for money

6.6

2 locations in Tijuana

Locations in Tijuana

Abelardo L Rodriguez

+52 664 683 8483

Monday	00:00 - 23:59
Tuesday	00:00 - 23:59
Wednesday	00:00 - 23:59
Thursday	00:00 - 23:59
Friday	00:00 - 23:59
Saturday	00:00 - 23:59
Sunday	00:00 - 23:59

Av Nezahuatcoyotl 1640 Betw

+52 664 683 5500

Monday	07:00 - 20:00
Tuesday	07:00 - 20:00
Wednesday	07:00 - 20:00
Thursday	07:00 - 20:00
Friday	07:00 - 20:00
Saturday	07:00 - 20:00
Sunday	07:00 - 20:00

Filters

Reviews

6.0 Okay

David, Jan 2023

Standard SUV

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.

Avis

6.0

Okay

Cleanliness

4.0

Comfort

6.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.0

Value for money

6.0

2 locations in Tijuana

Locations in Tijuana

Boulevard Cuauhtemoc Norte 12602

+52 664 210 8675

Monday	08:00 - 20:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 20:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 20:00
Thursday	08:00 - 20:00
Friday	08:00 - 20:00
Sunday	08:00 - 20:00

Intl Apo Abelardo Rodriguez

+52 664 683 8586

Monday	00:00 - 23:59
Tuesday	00:00 - 23:59
Wednesday	00:00 - 23:59
Thursday	00:00 - 23:59
Friday	00:00 - 23:59
Saturday	00:00 - 23:59
Sunday	07:00 - 20:00

Filters

Reviews

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Aug 2022

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

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

4.9

Mediocre

Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

7.4

Pick-up/Drop-off

4.4

Value for money

3.9

3 locations in Tijuana

Locations in Tijuana

Abelardo L Rodriguez

+52 664 683 8483

Monday	00:00 - 23:59
Tuesday	00:00 - 23:59
Wednesday	00:00 - 23:59
Thursday	00:00 - 23:59
Friday	00:00 - 23:59
Saturday	00:00 - 23:59
Sunday	00:00 - 23:59

Abelardo L Rodriguez

+52 664 683 8483

Monday	00:00 - 23:59
Tuesday	00:00 - 23:59
Wednesday	00:00 - 23:59
Thursday	00:00 - 23:59
Friday	00:00 - 23:59
Saturday	00:00 - 23:59
Sunday	00:00 - 23:59

Av Netzahualcoyotl 1640 Betw

+52 664 683 5500

Monday	07:00 - 20:00
Tuesday	07:00 - 20:00
Wednesday	07:00 - 20:00
Thursday	07:00 - 20:00
Friday	07:00 - 20:00
Saturday	07:00 - 20:00
Sunday	07:00 - 20:00

Filters

Reviews

2.0 Poor

Travis, Mar 2021

Pros:

The car was good and worked

Cons:

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

keddy by Europcar

4.8

Mediocre

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

6.8

Pick-up/Drop-off

5.6

Value for money

4.8

3 locations in Tijuana

Locations in Tijuana

10298, Av. Padre Kino

Opening times not available

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

Opening times not available

Gral Abelardo L.Rodriguez Airport- Col Mesa De Otay

+52 664 682 9275

Monday	06:00 - 23:59
Tuesday	06:00 - 23:59
Wednesday	06:00 - 23:59
Thursday	06:00 - 23:59
Friday	06:00 - 23:59
Saturday	06:00 - 23:59
Sunday	06:00 - 23:59

Alamo

4.5

Mediocre

Read 3 reviews

Cleanliness

5.1

Comfort

5.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

4.9

Value for money

4.1

2 locations in Tijuana

Locations in Tijuana

Boulevard Cuauhtemoc

+52 664 683 8084

Monday	07:00 - 20:00
Tuesday	07:00 - 20:00
Wednesday	07:00 - 20:00
Thursday	07:00 - 20:00
Friday	07:00 - 20:00
Saturday	07:00 - 20:00
Sunday	07:00 - 20:00

Tijuana Zona Del Rio

+52 664 686 4040

Monday	07:00 - 20:00
Tuesday	07:00 - 20:00
Wednesday	07:00 - 20:00
Thursday	07:00 - 20:00
Friday	07:00 - 20:00
Saturday	07:00 - 20:00
Sunday	08:00 - 20:00

Filters

Reviews

7.2 Good

Anonymous, Dec 2019

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

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

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!

Europcar

4.2

Mediocre

Cleanliness

4.5

Comfort

4.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

4.0

Value for money

4.2

2 locations in Tijuana

Locations in Tijuana

AV. PADRE KINO No. 10298 LOCAL C1

+52 664 882 9275

Opening times not available

Gral Abelardo L.rodriguez Airport

+52 664 682 9275

Opening times not available

Filters

Reviews

2.0 Poor

Matias, Oct 2021

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.

MEXRENTACAR

4.2

Mediocre

Most popular

Cleanliness

5.0

Comfort

4.7

Pick-up/Drop-off

4.1

Value for money

4.3

One location in Tijuana

from$8/day

Locations in Tijuana

Blvd. Aeropuerto #3308

+52 334 170 8243

Opening times not available

Filters

Reviews

1.9 Poor

Anonymous, Aug 2021

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

3.5

Poor

Read 15 reviews

Cleanliness

4.4

Comfort

4.6

Pick-up/Drop-off

3.3

Value for money

4.8

3 locations in Tijuana

from$35/day

Locations in Tijuana

Av. Paseo De Los Heroes

+52 800 709 5000

Monday	08:00 - 20:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 20:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 20:00
Thursday	08:00 - 20:00
Friday	08:00 - 20:00
Saturday	08:00 - 20:00

Carretera Aeropuerto Sn, Terminal Tijuana Ap

Opening times not available

Carretera Aeropuerto

+52 999 911 8040

Monday	04:00 - 23:5900:00 - 23:59
Tuesday	04:00 - 23:5900:00 - 23:59
Wednesday	00:00 - 23:5904:00 - 23:59
Thursday	00:00 - 23:5904:00 - 23:59
Friday	00:00 - 23:5904:00 - 23:59
Saturday	04:00 - 23:5900:00 - 23:59
Sunday	04:00 - 23:5900:00 - 23:59

Filters

Show reviews that mention

Reviews

6.0 Okay

Anonymous, Jun 2024

Compact

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

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

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 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

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

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

2.0

Poor

Cleanliness

2.0

Comfort

2.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

3.0

Value for money

2.0

2 locations in Tijuana

from$11/day

Locations in Tijuana

Av Universidad 1951

+52 664 628 3184

Monday	07:00 - 20:00
Tuesday	07:00 - 20:00
Wednesday	07:00 - 20:00
Thursday	07:00 - 20:00
Friday	07:00 - 20:00
Saturday	07:00 - 20:00
Sunday	07:00 - 20:00

Htl Hampton Av Universdad 1951

+52 664 628 0569

Monday	07:00 - 20:00
Tuesday	07:00 - 20:00
Wednesday	07:00 - 20:00
Thursday	07:00 - 20:00
Friday	07:00 - 20:00
Saturday	07:00 - 20:00
Sunday	07:00 - 20:00

Filters

Reviews

2.0 Poor

Sander, Jan 2022

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

GREEN MOTION

2.0

Poor

Cleanliness

2.0

Comfort

2.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

2.0

Value for money

2.0

2 locations in Tijuana

from$17/day

Locations in Tijuana

Boulevard Cuauhtemoc

+52 663 323 5312

Opening times not available

Paseo de los Heroes 18818, Zona Rio

+52 663 323 5312

Opening times not available

Filters

Reviews

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Feb 2023

Economy

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

2.0

Poor

Read 2 reviews

Cleanliness

2.0

Comfort

2.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

2.0

Value for money

2.0

2 locations in Tijuana

from$10/day

Locations in Tijuana

Av Universidad 1951

+52 664 628 3184

Monday	07:00 - 20:00
Tuesday	07:00 - 20:00
Wednesday	07:00 - 20:00
Thursday	07:00 - 20:00
Friday	07:00 - 20:00
Saturday	07:00 - 20:00
Sunday	07:00 - 20:00

Htl Hampton Av Universdad 1951

+52 664 628 0569

Monday	07:00 - 20:00
Tuesday	07:00 - 20:00
Wednesday	07:00 - 20:00
Thursday	07:00 - 20:00
Friday	07:00 - 20:00
Saturday	07:00 - 20:00
Sunday	07:00 - 20:00

Filters

Reviews

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Jun 2024

Standard

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

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

2.0

Poor

Cheapest deal

Cleanliness

3.0

Comfort

3.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

2.0

Value for money

2.0

One location in Tijuana

from$7/day

Locations in Tijuana

Carretera Aeropuerto

+52 55 9558 8600

Monday	06:00 - 23:59
Tuesday	06:00 - 23:59
Wednesday	06:00 - 23:59
Thursday	06:00 - 23:59
Friday	06:00 - 23:59
Saturday	06:00 - 23:59
Sunday	06:00 - 23:59

Filters

Reviews

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Feb 2022

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

2.0

Poor