KAYAK’s insights & trends for Tijuana Rodriguez Airport car hire
Check out the latest trends and booking tips to hire a car in Tijuana Rodriguez Airport with confidence.
How far in advance should you book car hire in Tijuana Rodriguez Airport?
You should book your car hire in Tijuana Rodriguez Airport around 57 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price.
What is the most popular car to hire in Tijuana Rodriguez Airport?
Hires in the Medium category (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) are the most popular option in Tijuana Rodriguez Airport, costing R332/day on average. Some users have found deals as low as R235/day.
What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Tijuana Rodriguez Airport?
The cheapest month to hire a car in Tijuana Rodriguez Airport is January at an average cost of R228/day. December is the most expensive month to hire a car in Tijuana Rodriguez Airport when prices are R423/day on average, which tends to be 2 126% above the yearly average hire price for Tijuana Rodriguez Airport.
Which car hire company in Tijuana Rodriguez Airport has the most locations?
Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Hertz and Thrifty each operate 2 locations in Tijuana Rodriguez Airport, more than any other car hire company.
Tijuana Rodriguez Airport car hire price comparison by vehicle type
Find the right car hire in Tijuana Rodriguez Airport by comparing prices across vehicle types.
Small
Medium
Large
4x4
Van
Pickup truck
Luxury
Small cars
R103 - R303
All Car Types
R641 - R1 198
How much does it cost to hire a small car in Tijuana Rodriguez Airport?
How much does it cost to hire a medium car in Tijuana Rodriguez Airport?
How much does it cost to hire a large car in Tijuana Rodriguez Airport?
How much does it cost to hire an SUV in Tijuana Rodriguez Airport?
How much does it cost to hire a van in Tijuana Rodriguez Airport?
How much does it cost to hire a pickup truck in Tijuana Rodriguez Airport?
How much does it cost to hire a luxury car in Tijuana Rodriguez Airport?
Small car hire in Tijuana Rodriguez Airport typically costs around R146 per day. The best time to book is June, when prices average R103 per day, which is about 30% less than the yearly average. Small cars are usually 84% cheaper than the average car hire in Tijuana Rodriguez Airport, making them ideal for budget-conscious travellers.
Medium car hire in Tijuana Rodriguez Airport typically costs around R414 per day. The best time to book is June, when prices average R287 per day, which is about 31% less than the yearly average. Medium cars are usually 53% cheaper than the average car hire in Tijuana Rodriguez Airport, offering a good balance of space and value.
Large car hire in Tijuana Rodriguez Airport typically cost around R615 per day. The best time to book is June, when prices average R407 per day, which is about 34% less than the yearly average. Large cars can be 29% cheaper than the average car hire in Tijuana Rodriguez Airport, offering more comfort for longer trips at a reasonable price.
SUV hire in Tijuana Rodriguez Airport typically costs around R1 072 per day. The best time to book is June, when prices average R935 per day, which is about 13% less than the yearly average. SUVs are typically 20% more expensive than the average car hire in Tijuana Rodriguez Airport but provide extra space and capability for groups or road trips.
Van hire in Tijuana Rodriguez Airport typically costs around R1 308 per day. The best time to book is February, when prices average R911 per day, which is about 31% less than the yearly average. Vans are typically 34% more expensive than the average car hire in Tijuana Rodriguez Airport but are the best choice for families or groups needing maximum passenger capacity.
Pickup truck hire in Tijuana Rodriguez Airport typically costs around R2 628 per day. The best time to book is June, when prices average R488 per day, which is about 82% less than the yearly average. Pickup trucks are typically 68% more expensive than the average car hire in Tijuana Rodriguez Airport but are ideal for hauling gear or outdoor adventures.
Luxury car hire in Tijuana Rodriguez Airport typically costs around R1 941 per day. The best time to book is June, when prices average R1 557 per day, which is about 20% less than the yearly average. Luxury cars are typically 56% more expensive than the average car hire in Tijuana Rodriguez Airport but deliver premium comfort and style for special occasions.
Good to know
Most popular car type
Medium
Top tips for hiring a car at Tijuana Rodriguez airport
Two major advantages of getting a car rental at Tijuana Rodriguez Airport (TIJ) are convenience and flexibility. In contrast to traditional public transportation options like buses and trains that follow fixed schedules and routes, renting a car from one of the Tijuana Rodriguez Airport car rental companies would allow you to drive to your destinations on your own departure timings and routes. Some of the destinations to consider visiting with your rented car are Avenida Revolución, the Tijuana Wax Museum, and Parque Morelos.
If you plan to get a car rental at Tijuana Rodriguez Airport (TIJ), take note of the minimum age requirements. Most Tijuana Rodriguez Airport car rental companies have adopted 21 as their minimum age limit for renting a car with no maximum age limit. You should, however, note that some car rentals such as Hertz, Avis, ACE, and Enterprise have adopted a young driver’s surcharge for drivers aged between 21 and 24. They may also limit the type and models of cars young drivers can rent to include only compact, economy, and minivans.
To ensure a smoother rental experience with more options to choose from, it's advisable to plan your visit to the car rental counters at Tijuana Rodriguez Airport (TIJ) on normal weekdays. During major holidays like Easter (Semana Santa) and weekends, there are often long queues at the car rental counters, resulting in frustrating delays. Additionally, the high demand during holidays and weekends may lead to limited availability of car types and models. At times, the onsite car rental at Tijuana Rodriguez Airport (TIJ) may also increase their car rental charges based on the high demand.
If you intend to return your rented car from Tijuana Rodriguez Airport car rental companies urgently, maybe due to the emergency that forces you to cut short your vacation in Tijuana, take advantage of the after-hour return policy that has been adopted by most car rental companies including Avis, Enterprise, and Hertz. The policy allows you to return your rented car outside your Tijuana Rodriguez Airport car rental company’s regular operating hours. You should, however, remove all your belongings, record the fuel and mileage levels, drop a copy of your car rental agreement on the driver’s seat, lock the car, and drop your keys in the designated after-hour drop box.
Book your car hire at Tijuana Rodriguez airport at least 2 weeks before your trip in order to get a below-average price
FAQs about hiring a car at Tijuana Rodriguez airport
Where are the car rental companies situated at Tijuana Rodriguez Airport (TIJ)?
If you plan to get a car rental at Tijuana Rodriguez Airport (TIJ), note that the car rental companies are conveniently located within the terminal building. As you exit the arrivals area, you will find the car rental counters directly in front of you. Major car rental companies such as Avis, Hertz, Budget, and Enterprise have their offices in this area. You will simply follow the signs or ask airport staff for directions to the car rental counters located within a comfortable walking distance from the baggage claim area.
Which rental car companies are easiest to rent from at Tijuana Rodriguez Airport (TIJ)?
Although most Tijuana Rodriguez Airport car rental companies offer convenient car rental services, Enterprise is highly rated. Besides its after-hour return policy and the availability of many types and models of cars, Enterprise has courtesy shuttles that offer complimentary transport services between the airport terminal and their rental location. The agency also allows you to drop off your car at any of their rental locations onsite at TIJor offsite.
What type of documentation is required to rent a car at Tijuana Rodriguez Airport (TIJ)?
To get a car rental at Tijuana Rodriguez Airport (TIJ), you will need a valid driver’s license with no major endorsements in the past 12 months and an International Driver's Permit (IDP) if you are a foreign renter. You will also need a credit card issued in your name with enough credit to meet your car rental charges, or a debit card linked to your MasterCard or Visa. Lastly you may need a confirmation voucher and any other additional document to prove your true identity.
Which car hire companies will pick you up at Tijuana Rodriguez airport?
Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Tijuana Rodriguez airport to off-airport locations include Ace, Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Europcar, Firefly, Hertz, and MEXRENTACAR .
Tijuana Rodriguez Airport car rental reviews and directory
I booked a 5-day for $62 as advertised. When i went to pick up they demanded a non-refundable $2,500 deposit. I said but that's more than a mortgage payment. I canceled and called Kayak to refund. Neither Mexrentcar nor Kayak agreed to refund $62. I eventually rented from Hertz at $280 with a refunded $431 deposit.
6,0 Okay
Raul, Nov 2024
Intermediate
The car was pretty beaten, the brakes made a high pitched noise when you pressed them. E-V-E-R-Y single time.
Full of surprises, they take me out the airport zone to an office where they told me that i need to pay a lot more in insurance REALLY A LOT MORE, then I refused cause that new price far away from the price i saw when reserved and I asked for they to take me back to the airport and they said they were too busy. I better made a walk in to HERTZ and get a car there.
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
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...
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