Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything El Cajon has to offer.

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

El Cajon in November
Estimated hotel price
$102
1 night at 3-star hotel
El Cajon in November
Estimated hotel price
$102
1 night at 3-star hotel

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″.

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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 Alaska Airlines, Southwest and American Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to El Cajon departs from Phoenix and takes around 1h 10m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to El Cajon.

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 Priceless, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Amtrak operates bus routes 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 Alaska Airlines, Southwest and American Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to El Cajon departs from Phoenix and takes around 1h 10m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to El Cajon.

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 Priceless, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Amtrak operates bus routes to El Cajon.

Airports near El Cajon

SANSan Diego
ONTOntario
SNASanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Airlines serving El Cajon

Lufthansa
Good (7,953 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,508 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,917 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,459 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,332 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,924 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,196 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,579 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (907 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,656 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,565 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,761 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,971 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,192 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,391 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (404 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,223 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,433 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,302 reviews)
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Where to stay in El Cajon

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego-East/El Cajon and Super 8 by Wyndham El Cajon/San Diego.

Where to stay in popular areas of El Cajon

Most booked hotels in El Cajon

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Sycuan Casino Resort
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, 98 reviews)
$126+
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Omni San Diego at the Ballpark
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 2061 reviews)
$266+
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Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 360 reviews)
$191+
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Hard Rock Hotel San Diego
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2012 reviews)
$250+
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Comfort Inn Sea World Area
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 5137 reviews)
$113+
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Hilton San Diego Gaslamp Quarter
4 stars
Excellent (8, 738 reviews)
$251+
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Renting a car in El Cajon

Renting a car in El Cajon costs $34 per day, on average, or $103 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 75% cheaper than airport locations in El Cajon.

Expect to pay $4.39 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 $52.69 and $70.26. The most frequently booked car type in El Cajon is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 69% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in El Cajon costs $34 per day, on average, or $103 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 75% cheaper than airport locations in El Cajon.

Expect to pay $4.39 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 $52.69 and $70.26. The most frequently booked car type in El Cajon is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 69% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in El Cajon

Compact SUV

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$37/day

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