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 4 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
C$ 150
1 night at 3-star hotel
El Cajon in February
Estimated hotel price
C$ 150
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 23 km 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 Abbotsford and takes around 6h 40m.

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 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 Abbotsford and takes around 6h 40m.

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 (8,227 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,570 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,198 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,059 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,478 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,533 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,247 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,644 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,722 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,653 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,147 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (948 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,969 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,208 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,559 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,529 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,466 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,428 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (431 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,591 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 Northgate Motel.

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$ 283+
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Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 306+
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Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 268+
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Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown Little Italy
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 254+
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San Diego Marriott Mission Valley
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 253+
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Hotel del Coronado
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
C$ 843+
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Renting a car in El Cajon

Expect to pay C$ 1.63 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$ 19.52 and C$ 26.03. The most frequently booked car type in El Cajon is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Toyota Yaris or similar) are, on average, 66% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 1.63 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$ 19.52 and C$ 26.03. The most frequently booked car type in El Cajon is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Toyota Yaris or similar) are, on average, 66% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Car rental agencies in El Cajon

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