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

Santee travel guide

Santee Tourism | Santee Guide

You're Going to Love Santee

With a population of 53,413, Santee is a must-see destination in California, United States. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Santee has to offer.

When to visit Santee

Santee in December
Estimated hotel price
$99
1 night at 3-star hotel
Santee in December
Estimated hotel price
$99
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Santee

Plane

When flying to Santee, you’ll arrive at San Diego Airport (SAN), which is located 24 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Santee include Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Hawaiian Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Santee departs from Phoenix and takes around 1h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Santee is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 184 km from Santee. You’ll find branches of Ace and Midway, among others, in Los Angeles.

Plane

When flying to Santee, you’ll arrive at San Diego Airport (SAN), which is located 24 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Santee include Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Hawaiian Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Santee departs from Phoenix and takes around 1h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Santee is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 184 km from Santee. You’ll find branches of Ace and Midway, among others, in Los Angeles.

Airports near Santee

SANSan Diego
ONTOntario
SNASanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Airlines serving Santee

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,626 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,574 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,094 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,812 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,094 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,679 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,051 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,438 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,505 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,522 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,331 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,336 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,412 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,448 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,146 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Santee

Most booked hotels in Santee

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Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 3491 reviews)
$184+
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Paradise Point Resort & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8, 1872 reviews)
$141+
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Rodeway Inn Santee San Diego East
2 stars
Excellent (8, 402 reviews)
$97+
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Hilton San Diego Bayfront
4 stars
Good (7.9, 3019 reviews)
$144+
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Sheraton San Diego Resort
4 stars
Good (7.8, 2517 reviews)
$120+
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Hotel del Coronado
4 stars
Good (7.8, 1330 reviews)
$413+
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Renting a car in Santee

Renting a car in Santee costs $33 per day, on average, or $134 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 52% cheaper than airport locations in Santee.

Expect to pay $3.33 per gallon in Santee (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.97 and $53.30. The most frequently booked car type in Santee is Intermediate (Chevrolet Colorado or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 78% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Santee costs $33 per day, on average, or $134 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 52% cheaper than airport locations in Santee.

Expect to pay $3.33 per gallon in Santee (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.97 and $53.30. The most frequently booked car type in Santee is Intermediate (Chevrolet Colorado or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 78% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Santee

Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$42/day

Intermediate

Full-size

5 Adults, 2 Bags

$46/day

Full-size
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