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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Lakeside travel guide

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You're Going to Love Lakeside

With a population of 20,648, Lakeside is a must-see destination in California, United States. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Lakeside has to offer.

When to visit Lakeside

Lakeside in June
Estimated hotel price
$74
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lakeside in June
Estimated hotel price
$74
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Lakeside

Plane

Although Lakeside doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to San Diego Airport (SAN), which is located 18 miles from Lakeside. San Diego Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Lakeside departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 05m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Lakeside.

Car

Another option to get to Lakeside is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 115 miles from Lakeside. You’ll find branches of Priceless and Turo, among others, in Los Angeles.

Plane

Although Lakeside doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to San Diego Airport (SAN), which is located 18 miles from Lakeside. San Diego Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Lakeside departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 05m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Lakeside.

Car

Another option to get to Lakeside is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 115 miles from Lakeside. You’ll find branches of Priceless and Turo, among others, in Los Angeles.

Airports near Lakeside

SANSan Diego
ONTOntario
SNASanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Airlines serving Lakeside

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 popular areas of Lakeside

Most booked hotels in Lakeside

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Sycuan Casino Resort
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, 82 reviews)
$98+
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Viejas Casino & Willows Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 571 reviews)
$161+
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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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Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego-East/El Cajon
2 stars
Good (7.4, 798 reviews)
$91+
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Motel 6 San Diego El Cajon
2 stars
Good (7.1, 1261 reviews)
$72+
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Renting a car in Lakeside

Renting a car in Lakeside costs $54 per day, on average, or $217 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 4% more expensive than at San Diego.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Lakeside (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 Lakeside is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 71% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Lakeside costs $54 per day, on average, or $217 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 4% more expensive than at San Diego.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Lakeside (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 Lakeside is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 71% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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