El Cajon travel guide
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You're Going to Love El Cajon
With a population of 99,478, El Cajon is a must-see destination in California, United States. El Cajon deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Activities & attractions in El Cajon
Where to Eat in El Cajon
If you’re looking for affordable options, Retreat Pool & Cabanas (5469 Casino Way) and Bull & Bourbon Steakhouse (5469 Casino Way) are great picks.
When to visit El Cajon
Looking for warm weather? Then head to El Cajon in August, when the average temperature is 77 °F, and the highest can go up to 89.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 42.8 °F, with an average temperature of 55.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in February, when precipitation is around 2.8″. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in El Cajon, with an average rainfall of 0″.
How to Get to El Cajon
Plane
When flying to El Cajon, you’ll arrive at San Diego Airport (SAN), which is located 23 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to El Cajon include American Airlines, Air Canada and Alaska Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to El Cajon departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 05m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to El Cajon. The train journey from El Cajon to Santa Ana takes 1h 49m and costs around $29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Anaheim, expect to pay about $30 for a 1h 59m trip.
Car
Another option to get to El Cajon is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 188 km from El Cajon. You’ll find branches of Ace and Turo, among others, in Los Angeles.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to El Cajon, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Busbud. From Los Angeles, the bus ride to El Cajon takes 249 km and will cost you around $25. From Burbank, the ticket costs about $31 for a journey of 451 km.
Airlines serving El Cajon
Where to stay in popular areas of El Cajon
Most booked hotels in El Cajon
Renting a car in El Cajon
Renting a car in El Cajon costs $54 per day, on average, or $108 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 4% cheaper than airport locations in El Cajon.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in El Cajon (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in El Cajon is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 76% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in El Cajon
Intermediate
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$31/day
Supplier choice
5 Adults, 5 Bags
$33/day