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 5 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, Bull & Bourbon Steakhouse (5469 Casino Way) and Black Angus Steakhouse - El Cajon (1000 Graves Avenue) are great picks.

When to visit El Cajon

El Cajon in February
Estimated hotel price
C$ 169
1 night at 3-star hotel
El Cajon in February
Estimated hotel price
C$ 169
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 Delta. The shortest flight to El Cajon from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 5h 38m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to El Cajon.

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 Thrifty and Ace, 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 Delta. The shortest flight to El Cajon from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 5h 38m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to El Cajon.

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 Thrifty and Ace, among others, in Los Angeles.

Airports near El Cajon

Airlines serving El Cajon

Lufthansa
Good (7,187 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,354 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,842 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,641 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,836 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,551 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,669 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,532 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (831 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,907 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,239 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,083 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,318 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (382 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,423 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,339 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,236 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,201 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,299 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (875 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

Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 338+
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 236+
Hilton San Diego Bayfront
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 304+
Paradise Point Resort & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 340+
Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa And Marina
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
C$ 300+
Wyndham San Diego Bayside
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
C$ 210+

Renting a car in El Cajon

Expect to pay C$ 1.37 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$ 16.35 and C$ 21.80. 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 (Chevrolet Aveo Sedan or similar) are, on average, 87% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 1.37 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$ 16.35 and C$ 21.80. 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 (Chevrolet Aveo Sedan or similar) are, on average, 87% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Car rental agencies in El Cajon

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