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San Diego Car Rental you can take into Baja?

Timinator - 10-15-2021 at 07:03 AM

Does anybody know of any car rental agencies that are allowing their cars into Baja at this time? They used to, but due to Covid none that I can find are allowing their cars to cross the border.

mtgoat666 - 10-15-2021 at 07:10 AM

these guys do:
California Baja Rent-A-Car in spring valley
https://www.cabaja.com/

Timinator - 10-15-2021 at 09:29 AM

Quote: Originally posted by mtgoat666  
these guys do:
California Baja Rent-A-Car in spring valley
https://www.cabaja.com/


I called them thanks for the tip. They are renting, but $1400 for 7 days, plus .40 cents a mile. I'm going to keep looking, but thank you.

JZ - 10-15-2021 at 09:37 AM

Never took one to Baja. But several of the large guys use to let you take cars to Sonora. Pick up at the Phoenix or Tucson airports. It wasn't super expensive. Haven't tried in years though.



[Edited on 10-15-2021 by JZ]

AKgringo - 10-15-2021 at 09:54 AM

Be careful about any rate that is quoted to you over a phone call. A couple of years ago I was checking for a family member that wanted to fly to Southern CA, rent a car and drive south to join me.

The rate quoted for the car was pretty fair, but it did not include the insurance charge that would have been added at the rental agency. We did not wind up renting anything.

Bajazly - 10-15-2021 at 09:56 AM

Walk across and rent on the other side, I've done it several times at different crossings and it's pretty easy.

Timinator - 10-15-2021 at 12:11 PM

Quote: Originally posted by Bajazly  
Walk across and rent on the other side, I've done it several times at different crossings and it's pretty easy.


Did you reserve it first or wing it?

Tim

Bajazly - 10-15-2021 at 12:29 PM

I just showed up there and all was good. The airport at TJ has all the companies congregated in pretty much one place so there are some choices.

Timinator - 10-15-2021 at 01:32 PM

Quote: Originally posted by Bajazly  
I just showed up there and all was good. The airport at TJ has all the companies congregated in pretty much one place so there are some choices.



I'm a bit hesitant about flying to San Diego and crossing the border without a reservation for a car. I get it, but man that's a leap of faith! In Mexico no less.

JZ - 10-15-2021 at 01:39 PM

Not a big leap of faith. You'll be able to get one no problem.

If you are worried, just make a reservation.

mtgoat666 - 10-15-2021 at 01:43 PM

Quote: Originally posted by Timinator  
Quote: Originally posted by Bajazly  
I just showed up there and all was good. The airport at TJ has all the companies congregated in pretty much one place so there are some choices.



I'm a bit hesitant about flying to San Diego and crossing the border without a reservation for a car. I get it, but man that's a leap of faith! In Mexico no less.


probably pretty easy to book in advance.
dont know how mex is doing, but here in USA car rentals are crazy market, prices all over the place due to car shortage during covid, after all the agencies sold their cars....

Santiago - 10-16-2021 at 07:25 AM

Just flew into SandyEggo a few months ago, rented at Enterprise, told them I was going to Baja, no problema. Only increased cost in the required insurance.