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.
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.
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″.
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.
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.
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.