Introduction
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 6 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 November
Estimated hotel price
C$ 139
1 night at 3-star hotel
El Cajon in November
Estimated hotel price
C$ 139
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to El Cajon in August, when the average temperature is 25 °C, and the highest can go up to 32 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 6 °C, with an average temperature of 13 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in February, when precipitation is around 70 mm. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in El Cajon, with an average rainfall of 0 mm.

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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 centre Airlines that fly from Canada to El Cajon include Air Canada, United Airlines and WestJet. The shortest flight to El Cajon from Canada departs from Calgary and takes around 3h 25m.

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 Ace and Priceless, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Amtrak operates bus routes 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 centre Airlines that fly from Canada to El Cajon include Air Canada, United Airlines and WestJet. The shortest flight to El Cajon from Canada departs from Calgary and takes around 3h 25m.

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 Ace and Priceless, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Amtrak operates bus routes to El Cajon.

Airports near El Cajon

SANSan Diego
ONTOntario
SNASanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Airlines serving El Cajon

Lufthansa
Good (7,960 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,510 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,931 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,465 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,343 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,924 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,203 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,580 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (913 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,680 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,568 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,762 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,724 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,979 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,192 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,392 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (404 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,225 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,434 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,308 reviews)
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Where to stay in El Cajon

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Northgate Motel and Motel 6 San Diego El Cajon.

Where to stay in popular areas of El Cajon

Most booked hotels in El Cajon

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Omni San Diego at the Ballpark
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 360+
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Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 263+
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Hard Rock Hotel San Diego
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 339+
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Hilton San Diego Gaslamp Quarter
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 344+
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Hotel del Coronado
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
C$ 780+
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Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
C$ 135+
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Renting a car in El Cajon

Expect to pay C$ 1.59 per litre 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 C$ 19.02 and C$ 25.36. Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in El Cajon, while also 8% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay C$ 1.59 per litre 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 C$ 19.02 and C$ 25.36. Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in El Cajon, while also 8% cheaper than other types, on average.

Car rental agencies in El Cajon

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