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.

Where to Eat in El Cajon

If you’re looking for affordable options, Bull & Bourbon Steakhouse (5469 Casino Way) and Black Angus Steakhouse - El Cajon (1000 Graves Avenue) are great picks.

When to visit El Cajon

El Cajon in February
Estimated hotel price
$122
1 night at 3-star hotel
El Cajon in February
Estimated hotel price
$122
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 14 miles 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 13m.

Car

Another option to get to El Cajon is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 117 miles from El Cajon. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Fox, among others, in Los Angeles.

Plane

When flying to El Cajon, you’ll arrive at San Diego Airport (SAN), which is located 14 miles 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 13m.

Car

Another option to get to El Cajon is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 117 miles from El Cajon. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Fox, among others, in Los Angeles.

Airports near El Cajon

Airlines serving El Cajon

Lufthansa
Good (7,346 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,416 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,795 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,717 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,757 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (9,615 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (933 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,674 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,622 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,753 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,067 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (4,155 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (481 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (7,361 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,404 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,331 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,983 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,370 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,285 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,365 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of El Cajon

Most booked hotels in El Cajon

Sycuan Casino Resort
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, 69 reviews)
$130+
Singing Hills Golf Resort
3 stars
Excellent (9.4, 27 reviews)
$194+
Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 3047 reviews)
$276+
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 254 reviews)
$202+
Hard Rock Hotel San Diego
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2166 reviews)
$295+
Hampton Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 294 reviews)
$192+

Renting a car in El Cajon

Renting a car in El Cajon costs $55 per day, on average, or $110 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 7% cheaper than airport locations in El Cajon.

Expect to pay $3.82 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 $45.88 and $61.17. The most frequently booked car type in El Cajon is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Chevrolet Aveo Sedan or similar) are, on average, 74% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in El Cajon costs $55 per day, on average, or $110 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 7% cheaper than airport locations in El Cajon.

Expect to pay $3.82 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 $45.88 and $61.17. The most frequently booked car type in El Cajon is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Chevrolet Aveo Sedan or similar) are, on average, 74% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.