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 Hawaiian Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to El Cajon departs from San Francisco and takes around 1h 25m.

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 Economy Rent a Car, among others, in Los Angeles.

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 Hawaiian Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to El Cajon departs from San Francisco and takes around 1h 25m.

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 Economy Rent a Car, among others, in Los Angeles.

Airports near El Cajon

SANSan Diego
ONTOntario
SNASanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Airlines serving El Cajon

KLM
Good (1,460 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,810 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,768 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,237 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,237 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,881 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,127 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,348 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,538 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,746 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,534 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (900 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,699 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,747 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,181 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,418 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,369 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,179 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (387 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,959 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, 95 reviews)
$109+
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Omni San Diego at the Ballpark
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 2056 reviews)
$263+
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Sands Of La Jolla
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1447 reviews)
$140+
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Hampton Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 291 reviews)
$168+
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Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 357 reviews)
$181+
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Hotel del Coronado
4 stars
Good (7.9, 1335 reviews)
$483+
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Renting a car in El Cajon

Renting a car in El Cajon costs $38 per day, on average, or $114 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 47% cheaper than airport locations in El Cajon.

Expect to pay $3.26 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 $39.07 and $52.09. The most frequently booked car type in El Cajon is Standard (Toyota Tacoma 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, 68% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in El Cajon costs $38 per day, on average, or $114 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 47% cheaper than airport locations in El Cajon.

Expect to pay $3.26 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 $39.07 and $52.09. The most frequently booked car type in El Cajon is Standard (Toyota Tacoma 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, 68% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Car rental agencies in El Cajon

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