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 9 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 April
Estimated hotel price
C$ 151
1 night at 3-star hotel
El Cajon in April
Estimated hotel price
C$ 151
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 Lufthansa. The shortest flight to El Cajon from Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 2h 59m.

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.

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 Lufthansa. The shortest flight to El Cajon from Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 2h 59m.

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.

Airports near El Cajon

SANSan Diego
ONTOntario
SNASanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Airlines serving El Cajon

Lufthansa
Good (7,491 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,402 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,456 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,979 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,772 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,991 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,979 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,475 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,374 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,651 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (853 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,304 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,533 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,280 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,133 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,027 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,332 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,095 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,382 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (365 reviews)
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Where to stay in El Cajon

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

Where to stay in popular areas of El Cajon

Most booked hotels in El Cajon

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Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 341+
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Paradise Point Resort & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 333+
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Wyndham San Diego Bayside
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
C$ 215+
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Hilton San Diego Bayfront
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
C$ 294+
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Sheraton San Diego Resort
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
C$ 219+
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Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
C$ 123+
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Renting a car in El Cajon

Expect to pay C$ 1.30 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$ 15.51 and C$ 20.67. 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 Compact rental cars (Hyundai Accent or similar) are, on average, 79% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 1.30 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$ 15.51 and C$ 20.67. 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 Compact rental cars (Hyundai Accent or similar) are, on average, 79% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Car rental agencies in El Cajon

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