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 February
Estimated hotel price
$108
1 night at 3-star hotel
El Cajon in February
Estimated hotel price
$108
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 Southwest, Alaska Airlines and American Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to El Cajon departs from Phoenix and takes around 1h 10m.

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

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

Lufthansa
Good (8,234 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,576 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,227 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,082 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,460 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,594 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,248 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,664 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (967 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,233 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,991 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,202 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,676 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,533 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,431 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (431 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,494 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,608 reviews)
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Where to stay in El Cajon

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

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, 106 reviews)
$120+
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Omni San Diego at the Ballpark
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1999 reviews)
$251+
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Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown Little Italy
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 189 reviews)
$186+
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Hotel del Coronado
4 stars
Good (7.9, 1313 reviews)
$592+
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Northgate Motel
2 stars
Good (7.5, 137 reviews)
$68+
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Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego-East/El Cajon
2 stars
Good (7.4, 941 reviews)
$93+
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Renting a car in El Cajon

Renting a car in El Cajon costs $43 per day, on average, or $130 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 13% cheaper than airport locations in El Cajon.

Expect to pay $4.66 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 $55.87 and $74.50. Compact (Hyundai Accent or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in El Cajon, while also 63% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in El Cajon costs $43 per day, on average, or $130 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 13% cheaper than airport locations in El Cajon.

Expect to pay $4.66 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 $55.87 and $74.50. Compact (Hyundai Accent or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in El Cajon, while also 63% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in El Cajon

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5 Adults, 5 Bags

$28/day

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5 Adults, 3 Bags

$29/day

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