I remember I took my cousins out there since they chose last minute to go to Mexico City to see their family in Guerrero. Yes Mexicali was a good option since if they would have chosen Tijuana then it would have been like 2000 there and back for two people (I am talking about like 1 week before ticket purchase) however since I fly out there a lot and use Google to look for good routes and found Mexico to be about 1000. Nonetheless, we had to go from Orange County to Calexico then back which was like 6 hours minus getting the ride to the airport after we dropped them off (we had constant cancellations of Uber/Didi drivers). Not sure what time you went but we opted for a cheaper way since I didn't ask a taxi to take us to the airport directly. Instead we went to get tacos which got us closer to the airport. We ate then took an Uber to the airport, a lot cheaper but a lot of drivers out there prefer cash than credit cards (they say Uber/Didi takes a good cut). Mexicali definitely is hectic, but it's an option. Good video. If you can, get a card like Charles Schwab for ATM use at any big bank (they reimburse your atm fees)
Honestly I would do it again even though it’s hectic, just because how cheap it is. That was a huge difference for you! Actually I didn’t mention but the taxi did what you said, he told me told me to cancel the DiDi app and just pay him directly instead. If I didn’t he said he wouldn’t take me, I thought it was weird, but I went along with it. Which was like $360 pesos from the border to the airport. Which wasn’t bad. It was a 40 minute ride. I’ll have to check out that debit card out. Haven’t heard of it before, thank you for the tip! Also thanks for watching !
@@AngelTravelsEarththat whole Uber/didi situation is the same all over. Mostly in Mexicali, Guadalajara, and one time in Mazatlán (they didn’t let the drivers take ride shares there) but you gotta be careful too. On the app you can choose to put a cash option which before a driver picks you up, they will say “pagas effectivo?” Meaning you paying cash, if not they cancel. Do that option instead, try not to go anyway without being tracked. I really liked your video and honestly, I’m rooting for you carnal. Sorry for more insights but use google flights, one time I was able to find a flight from Tijuana to Toluca, then Mexico City back for about 120. It’s all about playing the routes, heck you might end up in Puebla then Mexicali for $100. It’s fun to get lost in Mexico, so much to see. I would recommend you try Monterrey, La cuña del norteño, it’s cheap enough and lots to see. Don’t mean to go on but another option is Chime but those you need selected ATMs. One thing to take into account is the farther you are from the border, the less value your dollar will get you at the exchange places. So use a debit card since it’s right on the Fx rate. Also, try to carry credit cards without foreign fees, if you know to churn them, you’ll only benefit from your spending; but with great spending limits comes great responsibility. Échale ganas bro!
@@jorgetorres4347 Didn't know it was common, for me it was the first time. I always opt in for the cash option. I was kind of in a hurry so I went along with what he said, you are right though I need to be more careful. Just glad everything worked out Yeah, at the time of booking the flight, I checked out other route options and for me Mexicali was the cheapest at the time. I am currently in Puebla atm, Ill be making a video about it tomorrow. :) I have not been to Monterry yet, Ill check it out. Thank you for the tip! Yeah, I usually try to change my currency at airports, they usually give me the best price. Ill check out Chime also, and see if works for me. Thank you for commenting and giving me some useful information Jorge! Appreciate it
Buying food at the airport is like buying food at the theaters overpriced asf!
Haha yes it is ! 😆 I try to avoid buy at the airport but sometimes I have to.
I remember I took my cousins out there since they chose last minute to go to Mexico City to see their family in Guerrero. Yes Mexicali was a good option since if they would have chosen Tijuana then it would have been like 2000 there and back for two people (I am talking about like 1 week before ticket purchase) however since I fly out there a lot and use Google to look for good routes and found Mexico to be about 1000. Nonetheless, we had to go from Orange County to Calexico then back which was like 6 hours minus getting the ride to the airport after we dropped them off (we had constant cancellations of Uber/Didi drivers). Not sure what time you went but we opted for a cheaper way since I didn't ask a taxi to take us to the airport directly. Instead we went to get tacos which got us closer to the airport. We ate then took an Uber to the airport, a lot cheaper but a lot of drivers out there prefer cash than credit cards (they say Uber/Didi takes a good cut). Mexicali definitely is hectic, but it's an option. Good video.
If you can, get a card like Charles Schwab for ATM use at any big bank (they reimburse your atm fees)
Honestly I would do it again even though it’s hectic, just because how cheap it is. That was a huge difference for you! Actually I didn’t mention but the taxi did what you said, he told me told me to cancel the DiDi app and just pay him directly instead. If I didn’t he said he wouldn’t take me, I thought it was weird, but I went along with it. Which was like $360 pesos from the border to the airport. Which wasn’t bad. It was a 40 minute ride.
I’ll have to check out that debit card out. Haven’t heard of it before, thank you for the tip! Also thanks for watching !
@@AngelTravelsEarththat whole Uber/didi situation is the same all over. Mostly in Mexicali, Guadalajara, and one time in Mazatlán (they didn’t let the drivers take ride shares there) but you gotta be careful too. On the app you can choose to put a cash option which before a driver picks you up, they will say “pagas effectivo?” Meaning you paying cash, if not they cancel. Do that option instead, try not to go anyway without being tracked. I really liked your video and honestly, I’m rooting for you carnal.
Sorry for more insights but use google flights, one time I was able to find a flight from Tijuana to Toluca, then Mexico City back for about 120. It’s all about playing the routes, heck you might end up in Puebla then Mexicali for $100. It’s fun to get lost in Mexico, so much to see. I would recommend you try Monterrey, La cuña del norteño, it’s cheap enough and lots to see.
Don’t mean to go on but another option is Chime but those you need selected ATMs. One thing to take into account is the farther you are from the border, the less value your dollar will get you at the exchange places. So use a debit card since it’s right on the Fx rate. Also, try to carry credit cards without foreign fees, if you know to churn them, you’ll only benefit from your spending; but with great spending limits comes great responsibility. Échale ganas bro!
@@jorgetorres4347 Didn't know it was common, for me it was the first time. I always opt in for the cash option. I was kind of in a hurry so I went along with what he said, you are right though I need to be more careful. Just glad everything worked out
Yeah, at the time of booking the flight, I checked out other route options and for me Mexicali was the cheapest at the time. I am currently in Puebla atm, Ill be making a video about it tomorrow. :) I have not been to Monterry yet, Ill check it out. Thank you for the tip!
Yeah, I usually try to change my currency at airports, they usually give me the best price. Ill check out Chime also, and see if works for me. Thank you for commenting and giving me some useful information Jorge! Appreciate it
Good video, I know you're excited but try not to spin around makes the video quality blur. Safe travels amigo.
Thanks amigo for watching! yes I was pretty excited to be back🙂 Ill try to remember not to spin much😁