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 7 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 23 km from the city centre Airlines that fly from Canada to El Cajon include Air Canada, United Airlines and Delta. The shortest flight to El Cajon from Canada departs from Abbotsford and takes around 6h 17m.

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 Delta. The shortest flight to El Cajon from Canada departs from Abbotsford and takes around 6h 17m.

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

KLM
Good (1,461 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,818 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,772 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,244 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,239 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,886 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,127 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,370 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,541 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,745 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (901 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,536 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,700 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,760 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,182 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,371 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,420 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,180 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (387 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,972 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 (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 356+
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Sands Of La Jolla
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 191+
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Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 247+
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Hotel del Coronado
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
C$ 659+
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Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
C$ 110+
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Hilton San Diego Mission Valley
4 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
C$ 198+
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Renting a car in El Cajon

Expect to pay C$ 1.18 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$ 14.08 and C$ 18.77. Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in El Cajon, while also 19% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay C$ 1.18 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$ 14.08 and C$ 18.77. Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in El Cajon, while also 19% cheaper than other types, on average.

Car rental agencies in El Cajon

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