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 December
Estimated hotel price
$118
1 night at 3-star hotel
El Cajon in December
Estimated hotel price
$118
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 05m.

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 117 miles from El Cajon. You’ll find branches of Priceless and Turo, 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 05m.

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 117 miles from El Cajon. You’ll find branches of Priceless and Turo, among others, in Los Angeles.

Airports near El Cajon

SANSan Diego
ONTOntario
SNASanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Airlines serving El Cajon

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,967 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 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 Hampton Inn & Suites 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, 82 reviews)
$98+
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Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 3358 reviews)
$256+
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Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 333 reviews)
$215+
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Hampton Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 266 reviews)
$209+
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Paradise Point Resort & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1863 reviews)
$214+
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Wyndham San Diego Bayside
3 stars
Good (7.8, 3714 reviews)
$198+
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Renting a car in El Cajon

Renting a car in El Cajon costs $33 per day, on average, or $99 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 58% cheaper than airport locations in El Cajon.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in El Cajon is Full-size (Chevrolet Suburban or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 76% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in El Cajon costs $33 per day, on average, or $99 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 58% cheaper than airport locations in El Cajon.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in El Cajon is Full-size (Chevrolet Suburban or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 76% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in El Cajon

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$26/day

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$26/day

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