Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring 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. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. El Cajon deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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 December
Estimated hotel price
$161
1 night at 3-star hotel
El Cajon in December
Estimated hotel price
$161
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. The shortest flight to El Cajon from New Zealand departs from Christchurch and takes around 25h 24m.

Car

Another option to get to El Cajon is to pick up a car hire from Los Angeles, which is about 117 miles from El Cajon. You’ll find branches of Dollar 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 14 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to El Cajon from New Zealand departs from Christchurch and takes around 25h 24m.

Car

Another option to get to El Cajon is to pick up a car hire from Los Angeles, which is about 117 miles from El Cajon. You’ll find branches of Dollar 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 (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,628 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,008 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,575 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,097 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,812 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,092 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,681 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,051 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,442 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,506 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,525 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,332 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,336 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,413 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,452 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,147 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

Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$317+
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Paradise Point Resort & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$241+
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Hilton San Diego Bayfront
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$248+
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Wyndham San Diego Bayside
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$241+
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Sheraton San Diego Resort
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$204+
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Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
$140+
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Hiring a car in El Cajon

Expect to pay $1.52 per litre in El Cajon (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $18.19 and $24.25. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in El Cajon, while also 21% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $1.52 per litre in El Cajon (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $18.19 and $24.25. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in El Cajon, while also 21% cheaper than other types, on average.