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.
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
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.
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, Turkish Airlines and United Airlines. The shortest flight to El Cajon from Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 2h 53m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to El Cajon. The train journey from El Cajon to Santa Ana takes 1h 49m and costs around C$ 39 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Anaheim, expect to pay about C$ 41 for a 2h 01m trip.
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 Turo and Fox, among others, in Los Angeles.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to El Cajon, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Amtrak. From Los Angeles, the bus ride to El Cajon takes 105 miles and will cost you around C$ 54. From Santa Ana, the ticket costs about C$ 43 for a journey of 135 miles.
Airlines serving El Cajon
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
Renting a car in El Cajon
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 9,866% cheaper than airport locations in El Cajon.
Expect to pay C$ 1.35 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$ 16.14 and C$ 21.52. Compact (Ford Focus or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in El Cajon, while also 47% cheaper than other types, on average.