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Anyone ever rent a car to take into Baja, if so- who in San Diego

DawnPatrol - 1-6-2017 at 04:50 PM

A friend asked me if there were any decent rental car places that allow the car to go into Baja. Any places in San Diego?
Anyone familiar with California Baja Rental Car in Spring Valley?
Thanks in advance
Alan

David K - 1-6-2017 at 04:59 PM

Cal Baja Rent a car
http://cabaja.com/

They are a Nomad member... cabaja

Edit: Here is a post from them about it: http://forums.bajanomad.com/viewthread.php?tid=52118

[Edited on 1-7-2017 by David K]

Car Rentals

bajaguy - 1-6-2017 at 05:01 PM

Avis, Enterprise, Dollar

Australian Mick - 1-6-2017 at 05:13 PM

The majority of rental car companies at San Diego airport will let you take their medium size and below size vehicles to Baja. I prefer Enterprises and have taken 4 door mid size all the way up to minivans.
They will not let there expensive vehicles like suburban's or sports cars go south of the border. We always rent for the whale trip at Easter time and have reservations for 2017. Each company has different rates for there Mexican auto insurance witch is mandatory. I book through Priceline for the best rates, just make sure you check each company for the Baja eligibility. I have also found that booking a weekly rental is cheaper then 3-4 day's. I have also used Priceline for La Paz and Cabo pickup spots, those cost about $10 a day btw. Hope this helps.

DawnPatrol - 1-6-2017 at 07:37 PM

thanks to all!

AKgringo - 1-6-2017 at 08:03 PM

When renting a US car to drive into Baja, is the insurance included in the rate, or do you have to negotiate it separately? Does it vary much from one agency to another?

Australian Mick - 1-6-2017 at 10:17 PM

Its a set rate on top of the rental fee. Usually around $30.00 per day extra, organized at the rental office. Secondary Mexican insurance at the border is not needed.