Car Rental - Otay - Tijuana Airport Cbx Terminal(91333-01)

Otay - Tijuana Airport Cbx Terminal(91333-01) Information

Location Details

2745 Otay Pacific Dr

Otay Mesa,CA,92154

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Hours

Monday

06:00 am - 11:00 pm

Tuesday

06:00 am - 11:00 pm

Wednesday

06:00 am - 11:59 pm

Thursday

06:00 am - 11:59 pm

Friday

06:00 am - 11:59 pm

Saturday

06:00 am - 11:00 pm

Sunday

06:00 am - 11:00 pm

Otay - Tijuana Airport Cbx Terminal(91333-01) Car Rental at a Glance

MOST POPULAR CAR TYPE

Ford Focus

AVERAGE DAILY PRICE

$58.00

USD/day

GOOD DEAL

$66.00

USD/day
Cheapest Month to Rentfebruary
Good Deal Price$66.00/day
Most Popular Car Type Ford Focus
Average Price$58.00/day

Otay - Tijuana Airport Cbx Terminal(91333-01)

Otay - Tijuana Airport Cbx Terminal(91333-01) Most Popular Vehicles*

Otay - Tijuana Airport Cbx Terminal(91333-01) Car Rental Stats by Day*

 

Avg Daily Rate

Most Popular Car Type

friday

$168.00

Manager's Special

monday

$45.00

Nissan Maxima

saturday

$58.00

Mazda 3 4-door

sunday

$118.00

Nissan Maxima

thursday

$27.00

Mazda 3 4-door

tuesday

$45.00

Volkswagen Jetta

wednesday

$27.00

Manager's Special

*Please note, prices are per rental/contract and include all taxes & fees in USD. Hertz works hard to get you the most accurate pricing possible, however, prices may fluctuate. We aggregate Hertz car rental data so you can quickly and easily compare car rental rates through weekly averages, annual and seasonal trends, and other metrics. These metrics provide you with valuable points of reference on rates so you can plan your trip more accurately than before.

Otay - Tijuana Airport Cbx Terminal(91333-01) Rate Planner

Avg daily price per month

Average price per month is calculated using Hertz car rental data from the previous 12 months at Otay - Tijuana Airport Cbx Terminal(91333-01) Most Popular Vehicles*. (Rates in USD)

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
MonthAvg daily price
Jan106
Feb51
Mar90
Apr58
May77
Jun88
Jul89
Aug68
Sep64
Oct67
Nov90
Dec107

Helpful planning tips

MOST POPULAR CAR TYPE

Ford Focus

AVERAGE DAILY PRICE

$58

USD/day

GOOD DEAL

$66

USD/day

Otay - Tijuana Airport Cbx Terminal(91333-01)

Tijuana Airport (TIJ) – CBX Terminal car rental

· Rental location - Hertz rental cars can be found at the Otay – Tijuana Airport CBX Terminal, where the desk is just a walk away within the Cross Border facility.

· Exploring the area - Renting a car from Tijuana Airport provides convenient access to both Tijuana and the wider Baja California area for travel, business, and cross-border trips.

· Pre-booking - Reserve your Hertz rental vehicle in advance to ensure a faster pickup experience at the CBX Terminal when you arrive.

Directions from the terminal

The Hertz rental counter is located at the Otay – Tijuana Airport CBX Terminal in San Diego, on the U.S. side of the Cross Border Xpress facility. You can walk directly from the CBX terminal entrance to the Hertz desk inside the building. From there, you can collect your rental vehicle on-site in the same CBX rental facility parking area – no need to take a shuttle.

Airline passengers

1. Arrive at Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) and go through immigration and baggage claim inside the main terminal building.

2. Follow the clearly marked “Cross Border Xpress (CBX)” signs in the arrivals hall after exiting baggage claim.

3. Enter the CBX pedestrian bridge terminal, where you’ll cross to the U.S. side of the facility.

4. Walk across the CBX bridge following signs for “Rental Cars” and “Ground Transportation” until you reach the CBX Terminal,

5. Look for the Hertz signs and follow them to the counter to complete your booking.

Local renters

If you’re driving or getting a lift to collect your Hertz rental at the Otay – Tijuana Airport, you need to head toward the Cross Border Xpress (CBX) facility. This is located on the U.S. side of the U.S.–Mexico border in San Diego.

As you get to the airport, just follow the signs for CBX / Cross Border Xpress and Otay Mesa. Short-term parking is available at the terminal for customers visiting the rental counter or meeting arriving passengers. There is pedestrian access into the terminal building, where the Hertz desk is located in the main arrivals hall.

From San Diego via I-5 or I-805:

  1. Take I-5 South or I-805 South toward the Otay Mesa border region.
  2. Merge onto State Route 905 East and continue, following signs for Cross Border Xpress (CBX) and Otay Mesa Port of Entry.
  3. Exit onto Britannia Boulevard and follow the airport and CBX signs directly to the terminal entrance.
  4. Park in the CBX terminal parking facility and walk into the main building.
  5. Inside the terminal, follow signs for Car Rentals to reach the Hertz counter in the CBX arrivals area.

From local Otay Mesa/border area roads:

  1. Access the CBX terminal via local Otay Mesa roads. Follow the signs for Cross Border Xpress near the U.S. Port of Entry.
  2. Head to the CBX facility entrance, clearly marked for passenger drop-off and parking.
  3. Use the on-site parking lot next to the terminal for convenient access to the building.
  4. Enter the CBX terminal and go to the arrivals hall, where the Hertz rental counter is located.
  5. After check-in, follow the signs to the on-site rental vehicle pickup area in the CBX facility.

Renting a car at Otay – Tijuana Airport CBX Terminal

Tijuana International Airport (via the CBX Otay terminal) provides convenient cross-border access to both Tijuana and the greater San Diego region. This makes it a great entry point if you’re exploring Baja California and Southern California.

With direct connections to major highways on both sides of the border, renting a car allows you to move easily between city centers, coastal routes, and business districts. All without relying on fixed transport schedules or border transfer services. This flexibility is especially useful for trips across both countries.

From the airport, you can reach Downtown Tijuana, Zona Río, and the coastal areas of Rosarito with ease. It’s also great for access to San Diego neighborhoods such as Downtown, La Jolla, and Coronado, along with attractions like Balboa Park and the Gaslamp Quarter.

Explore Tijuana, San Diego and beyond

The Otay – Tijuana Airport CBX Terminal is close to major highways on both sides of the U.S.–Mexico border, making it simple to reach destinations across Southern California and Baja California by rental car.

  • Downtown San Diego – 20 miles (about 30 minutes)
  • San Ysidro Border Crossing – 5 miles (about 10 minutes)
  • Balboa Park – 22 miles (around 35 minutes)
  • Rosarito Beach – 18 miles (about 25 minutes)
  • Downtown Tijuana – 10 miles (approximately 20 minutes)

Nearby destinations

Renting a car from the Otay – Tijuana Airport CBX Terminal is excellent for exploring both San Diego and Tijuana at your own pace. Enjoy flexible access to coastal drives, city neighborhoods, and cultural attractions in both countries.

  • Balboa Park – A large urban cultural park featuring museums, gardens, and historic Spanish-style architecture in the heart of San Diego.
  • USS Midway Museum – A waterfront museum where you can explore a historic aircraft carrier and learn about naval aviation history.
  • La Jolla Cove – A scenic coastal area known for ocean views, sea lions, and walking paths along the cliffs.
  • Gaslamp Quarter – A historic downtown district offering dining, nightlife, and preserved Victorian-era buildings.
  • Avenida Revolución – Tijuana’s main tourist street, known for shops, restaurants, and local street culture.
  • Centro Cultural Tijuana (CECUT) – A prominent cultural center featuring exhibitions, a dome theatre, and public art in the city center.

Reserve now

Renting a car from the Otay CBX Terminal at Tijuana International Airport connects you to both Tijuana and Mexico, and the Southern and Baja regions of California. Book your Hertz rental in advance to streamline the process, save time on arrival, and help ensure you get the vehicle you need.

Frequently Asked Questions

More things to know on your first drive

At time of rental, the renter must present a valid driver's licence issued from country of residence. An International Driver's Licence is suggested, but not required.

 

Mexican citizens are required to also present official ID such as birth certificate, voting card or passport at time of rental.

 

Mobile/Digital Driver License

 

A mobile or digital driver’s license does not replace a valid physical driver’s license and Hertz customers will still need to supply their hard copy license until further notice.

 

Driver's licences issued by the People's Republic of China may be accepted provided you present an official Hertz Certification form. Hertz China will issue this form on Hertz notepaper and will incorporate the Hertz China Corporate seal. A scanned copy of the original licence will appear on the Certification form. The Certification form is valid until the expiry date of the Driver's Licence. BOTH the Certification and the original licence MUST be produced at the time of rental.

 

If you hold a Driver's Licence issued in Vietnam, you need to present the original licence together with an authorised translation issued by the Vietnamese Ministry of Transport. If both documents are presented at time of rental these licences are acceptable worldwide.

The Fees and Surcharges for Hertz Car Rental - Otay - Tijuana Airport Cbx Terminal(91333-01) can be found here.

Rentals have a grace period of 29 minutes.

 

Optional coverages do not have hourly charges/grace period, but are charged as a full day.

 

Extra hour charges will be incurred at the 30 minute mark if the vehicle is returned more than 29 minutes past the original rental time.

 

 

Third Party Liability

 

Basic insurance includes limited coverage on bodily injury to persons other than the driver and on property damage to anything other than the Hertz vehicle up to USD 46,000.00 per accident.

 

Liability Insurance Supplement (LIS)

 

This option increases third party cover for injury to persons other than driver and the authorised drivers and for property damage to anything other than the Hertz vehicle to a maximum of USD 450,000.00 per accident.

 

Collision Damage Waiver (CDW)

 

Collision Damage Waiver is an optional* service which, if accepted, reduces your financial liability for damage to the Hertz vehicle, its parts and accessories except for theft, attempted theft or vandalism, provided the vehicle is used in accordance with the terms and conditions of the rental agreement.

 

*CDW may be mandatory and included in some contract or preferential rates.

 

If CDW is declined, you will be responsible up to the full replacement value of the vehicle. 

 

Regardless of whether CDW is accepted or included, all rentals are subject to a non-waivable excess for which you are responsible in the event of damage to the Hertz vehicle during the rental – see table below.

 

Vehicle group

CDW Deductible

(A6) Compact or Larger or similar

$ 800.00

(B) Ford Focus or similar

$ 900.00

(B6) Chevrolet Malibu or similar

$ 900.00

(B8) Kia Niro Hybrid or similar

$ 800.00

(C) Mazda 3 4-door or similar

$ 1,400.00

(C6) Manager Special EV or similar

$ 1,400.00

(D) VW Jetta or similar

$ 1,900.00

(E6) Toyota Camry Hybrid or similar

$ 1,700.00

(F) Chevrolet Malibu or similar

$ 1,900.00

(G) Nissan Maxima or similar

$ 1,950.00

(I) Chrysler 300 or similar

$ 3,200.00

(L) Chevrolet Equinox or similar

$ 1,800.00

(P4) Volvo S60 Hybrid or similar

$ 2,500.00

(Q4) Nissan Rogue or similar

$ 2,000.00

(R) Chrysler Pacifica or similar

$ 2,100.00

(T) GMC Yukon or similar

$ 2,900.00

(T6) Chevrolet Suburban or similar

$ 4,000.00

(V4) Challenger/ Camaro SS or similar

$ 3,700.00

 

Loss Damage Waiver - LDW

 

LDW is an optional service which relieves you of some responsibilitly for the loss of or damage to the rental car resulting from any cause, provided the vehicle is used in accordance with the terms of the Rental Agreement.  The deductible for accidents is 5% of the commercial value of the vehicle and 10% of the commercial value of the vehicle for theft.  A deductible of 5% of the commercial value of the vehicle will be held on a guaranteed credit card as a deposit.

 

If LDW is declined the renter will be responsible for the full value of the vehicle. 15% of the commercial value of the vehicle will be held on a guaranteed credit card as a deposit.

 

LDW cost is USD 45.00 per day, USD 315.00 per week and USD 1,350.00 per month.

 

Super CDW (SCDW)

 

If you opted for, or if your rate includes Collision Damage Waiver (CDW), you may also wish to purchase an additional protection, “Super CDW (SCDW)”, to waive the already limited liability in case of damage, provided the vehicle is used in accordance with the terms and conditions of the rental agreement.

 

Super CDW (SCDW) can only be purchased at time of pick-up for an additional amount of USD 35.00 per day, USD 245.00 per week or USD 1.050.00 per month for all vehicle groups.

 

Theft Protection (TP)

 

Theft Protection is an optional* service which, if accepted, reduces your financial liability for loss of, or damage to the Hertz vehicle due to theft, attempted theft or vandalism, provided the vehicle is used in accordance with the terms and conditions of the rental agreement.

 

*TP may be mandatory and included in some contract or preferential rates.

 

If TP is declined, you will be responsible for the full replacement value of the vehicle.

 

Regardless of Theft Protection being accepted or included, all rentals are subject to a deductible** of 20% of the commercial value of the vehicle for which you are responsible in case of damage to, or loss of the Hertz vehicle during the rental.

 

**Please note: ADAC members do not have a deductible for Theft Protection if booking any ADAC prepaid rate.

 

Personal Accident Insurance (PAI)

 

PAI is an optional coverage for any accident involving death or bodily injury during the vehicle rental covering you and your passengers. Renter and passengers are covered while entering, occupying, and leaving the Hertz vehicle. 

 

If you choose to rely on your credit card for cover, we strongly recommend that you fully understand the terms and conditions of any cover provided by your credit card company before you decline any of our optional services.

Corporate locations only:

 

Vehicles returned 30 minutes late or more are charged for an additional part or full day, depending on the time of return (this is shown on your receipt in the 'Initial Charges' section). For vehicles returned more than 12 hours late an additional charge of $12 per day, up to a maximum of 5 days ($60), will also be applied (shown in the 'Service Charges/Taxes' section).

Intercity fee is for rentals returned to a location other than the location specified in the Rental Agreement. If the rental has already started at the time the change is made, a Return Change Fee may also apply.

You must meet the minimum age restrictions, present a valid driver's license and possess an acceptable charge card in your name.

 

Residents of Mexico may be required to provide a valid voting I.D. CARD /Credencial de Elector/ in order to rent. Non-residents of Mexico will not be required to show any additional identification in order to rent.

 

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