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Car Rentals Tijuana Mexico
Book a rental car in Tijuana or the bustling Tijuana Airport with Auto Europe today and save money on your travel bill this trip. The city of Tijuana is located just across the US-Mexico border on the other side of San Diego. With close proximity to the United States, Tijuana is a popular city for tourists to visit and explore. Bursting with culture, music, and colors, Tijuana provides a variety of activities for travelers to enjoy during their stay. Tourists won't want to miss Revolution Avenue, also known as "La Revu". This long strip is home to shops, restaurants, and galleries with handcrafted jewelry from around the country. Leave the strip to explore the Tijuana Cultural Center or see the Bullring by the Sea, "Fiesta Brava", which is typically open in the Spring and Summer months.
Save even more on rental cars in Tijuana when you book with Auto Europe. We guarantee the best rates on all rental cars in Mexico and have additional benefits and savings to offer our customers. Use our booking engine or give us a call today to start planning your transportation in Tijuana.
Do Other Rental Agencies Charge Hidden Rental Car Fees?
Most folks booking a vehicle in Tijuana will search a couple of sites to secure the best deal. But it's important to realize that not all quoted car rental rates are equal. In most cases, if something is too good to be believed, it probably is. Many online car rental services don't show you the mandatory industry taxes and fees which are legally required of everyone renting a car in Tijuana. You'll be required to pay these fees locally, and could pay more than the inclusive rate offered on this website.
You will be happy to learn that the listed prices on our site is clear and transparent, and often are inclusive of these fees. Many world travelers want to understand the final rate they will be asked to pay for transportation up front. To help you make sense of the taxes and fees which are frequently mandatory for different car rental circumstances, we have written this brief guide. Keep reading and you will learn about some of the standard add-on charges that confuse and frustrate folks who hope to reserve a car in Tijuana.
Drop Charges in Tijuana
| $$$$ | Always Disclosed by Auto Europe | Sometimes Disclosed by Others |
If your itinerary involves picking up your rental car in Tijuana and dropping it off in another destination, then you may be required to pay an additional fee. Drop Fees or Drop Charges are sometimes referred to as an "International One Way Fee" or a "Domestic One Way Fee," and can range in price depending upon your unique itinerary. Typically, international one way rentals (where you rent a car in one nation, drive to a neighboring nation and drop off your vehicle there) are more expensive. Sometimes arranging two separate rental car bookings and a short train ride or transfer across the border can save you hundreds of Euros. Contact an Auto Europe specialist if you'd like us to find you ways to save on your one way rental car in Tijuana.
Required Local Tax Charges for Renting a Car in Tijuana
| $ | Always Disclosed by Auto Europe | Rarely Disclosed by Others |
In many locations around the world, local governments require mandatory taxes be paid by rental car companies for the wear and tear from their vehicles on local infrastructure. You may see these charges listed on your final bill as Road Tax, Vehicle License Fee, Road Safety Fee, Environmental Fee or Eco Surcharge. Generally, if these fees are charged it's because local legislation requires it, and not because the rental car agency is trying to overcharge travelers. Generally these are not budget-busters, and you can expect to pay an extra $2 - $10 USD for each day of your rental in Tijuana.
Cross-Border Car Charges for Tijuana Car Rentals
| $$$ | Always Disclosed by Auto Europe | Sometimes Disclosed by Others |
Most car rental companies in Europe and around the world have to cover the cost of additional permitting if you plan to drive their vehicle across international borders. If your itinerary will take you into a neighboring nation while driving in Tijuana, this cost may be passed on to you in the form of an international travel fee, often labeled as a Cross Border Fee or a Travel to Other Countries surcharge. This cost is generally not prohibitive (as long as you plan to return your vehicle in Tijuana. Some local car rental companies may not allow you to drive their vehicles across international borders at all, but if they do you can expect to pay somewhere in the $20 - $50 USD range.
Auto Rental Petrol Policy Fees and Surcharges
| $$ | Always Disclosed by Auto Europe | Sometimes Disclosed by Others |
Pay careful attention to whether your rental contract says Full to Full or Full to Empty for your fuel policy. The type of fuel policy you have will help you understand if you need to fill your vehicle with gas before dropping it off or not. If you are required to do so, do it to avoid charges which can be greater than the cost of filling the tank.
Unlimited or Limited Mileage Rental Add-On Charges
| $ | Always Disclosed by Auto Europe | Always Disclosed by Others |
Many of the vehicles Auto Europe offers for rent in Tijuana include unlimited mileage, which allows you to drive as far as you need to without any additional charges. Some rental contracts may not have this feature, however, so if you see Limited Miles or Limited Kilometers on your rental car contract pay close attention to this clause. At $0.50 - $2 USD per additional kilometer or mile that you drive, this fee can be a minor extra expense, or can add up fast depending upon how far you drive during your trip to Tijuana.
Rent an Automatic or Manual Transmission Vehicle in Tijuana
You're probably aware that most of the lowest cost rentals in Tijuana are stick shift, if you aren't comfortable driving a standard transmission Auto Europe can make it hassle-free to search local cars that are available to rent and only display automatic transmission cars for rent. Thought to be a higher cost feature by a few local companies, there is likely to be a much lower number of cars to select from when searching for automatic car rentals. In a number of locations (such as in Europe) stick-shift transmission is standard for rental cars. After just one click you can refine your car rental search results to only display the transmission type you want for your rental in Tijuana. Once you've filtered your rental car options based on your transmission criteria, you can apply some additional refinements to your search narrowing results by the local company, your preferred rental car style, or the location where it's easiest to pick-up and drop-off your rental., it's easy to browse available inventory, or toggle additional filters according to your preferred pick-up and drop-off location, rental company, or vehicle size. Once you've chosen the perfect standard transmission or automatic rental vehicle in Tijuana, finalize the details of your reservation, consider the coverage options offered, and then confirm your vehicle booking in seconds.
Why You Should Rent a Manual Car Rental in Tijuana
- Save you money - manual transmission is generally less expensive than their automatic alternative.
- One will have more rental car options, as many rental car companies in Tijuana stock more standard transmission cars.
- Usually available in every location.
Best Reasons to Choose an Automatic Transmission Rental Vehicle in Tijuana
- It is simple to drive so you are free to concentrate on your surroundings.
- Automatic transmission is generally common in upscale cars so you will probably be driving an excellent vehicle.
Pros and Cons of The Most Popular Rental Car Classes in Tijuana
A number of our customers aren't positive which rental vehicle class they ought to reserve for their trip. You can avoid arranging the wrong type of vehicle and then be pressured to switch to an expensive vehicle at the local pick-up kiosk in Tijuana. This guide (below) will help you filter your search by teaching you a little more regarding our car rental choices.
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Compact Rentals
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Passenger Van RentalsAll About Auto Europe Car Rentals
Our customers come back to us again and again, raving to their family and friends. Auto Europe has acquired a reputation for guaranteeing the lowest rates and industry-leading rental car services over more than six decades. Our company has managed to make a name for ourselves in the competitive car rental industry due to the valuable working partnerships we've forged with the most beloved car rental brands. Our company's low-rate guarantee is the product of these valuable partnerships with rental car brands like Enterprise, Hertz, Avis, and countless others. The high number of reservations we send to these companies grants us unique access to unadvertised below-market rates which we are then free to give to our clients. This is the reason Auto Europe's prices are generally comparable to or even better than you would get when renting a car directly with these well-known companies or with another web car rental service.
During our 60+ year history, our company has been proud to earn many honors. To share just a couple:
A Handful Of Recent Honors For Our Company
| Gold Award Winner - Best International Car Rental Company (2019 Travvy Awards) | Europe's Leading Car Rental Company (World Travel Awards) | Best Foreign Car Rental Firm (Agent@Home Readers Choice Awards) |
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