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 23 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to El Cajon from New Zealand departs from Christchurch and takes around 34h 37m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to El Cajon. The train journey from El Cajon to Santa Ana takes 1h 47m and costs around $49 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fullerton, expect to pay about $52 for a 2h 09m trip.
Car
Another option to get to El Cajon is to pick up a car hire from Los Angeles, which is about 188 km from El Cajon. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Dollar, among others, in Los Angeles.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to El Cajon, including FlixBus, Busbud and Greyhound. From Los Angeles, the bus ride to El Cajon takes 209 km and will cost you around $35. From Tijuana, the ticket costs about $15 for a journey of 233 km.
Airlines serving El Cajon
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
Hiring a car in El Cajon
Expect to pay $1.75 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 $20.91 and $27.87. The most frequently booked car type in El Cajon is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus or similar) is, on average, 76% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.