Tijuana travel guide
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You're Going to Love Tijuana
With a population of 1,38 million, Tijuana is the largest city in Baja California, Mexico by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Tijuana deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Tijuana
Zona Centro is the neighborhood with the most restaurants in Tijuana. These include popular favorites such as Oryx Restaurante (Blvd Agua Caliente 10750 int. 85 Col. Calete), Los Compas (Blvd. Agua Caliente 10594 Aviacion) and Tras Horizonte (Calle Río Colorado 9680 Col. Marrón). If you’re looking for affordable options, Estacion Central ECT (Av. Revolución 1241 Zona Centro) and Banger Rooftop (Blvd. Agua Caliente 904 Agua Caliente) are great picks.
When to visit Tijuana
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Tijuana in August, when the average temperature is 73.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 82.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 44.6 °F, with an average temperature of 57.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 1.7″. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Tijuana, with an average rainfall of 0″.
How to Get to Tijuana
Plane
When flying to Tijuana, you’ll arrive at Tijuana Rodriguez (TIJ), which is located 6 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Tijuana from the United States departs from Dallas and takes around 6h 29m.
Car
Another option to get to Tijuana is to pick up a car rental from Mexicali, which is about 148 km from Tijuana. You’ll find branches of Fox and Hertz, among others, in Mexicali.
Bus
You can travel by bus to Tijuana using Tornado Bus or Tufesa. From San Antonio, the bus ride to Tijuana takes 499 km and will cost you around $160. From Austin, the ticket costs about $90 for a journey of 555 km. The most popular bus station is Tijuana Acn Bus Station, located 6 km from downtown Tijuana. Tijuana Terminal Insurgentes is also a commonly used station, and is 13 km from the city center.
Airports near Tijuana
Airlines serving Tijuana
Where to stay in Tijuana
Average rates range from around $97 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $156 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hotel Santa Fe and Hotel Baja. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Tijuana, with prices from $26 to $738 per night. Playas de Tijuana is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Tijuana are about 106% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Zona Rio - Here you’ll find travelers’ favorites such as Holiday Inn Tijuana Zona Rio, City Express by Marriott Tijuana Río and Hotel Pueblo Amigo Plaza & Casino. The average nightly price for a double room in Zona Rio is $74.
Where to stay in popular areas of Tijuana
Most booked hotels in Tijuana
Renting a car in Tijuana
Renting a car in Tijuana costs $36 per day, on average, or $71 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 15% cheaper than airport locations in Tijuana.
Expect to pay $5.56 per gallon in Tijuana (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $66.77 and $89.03. Mini (Hyundai i10 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Tijuana, while also 84% cheaper than other types, on average.