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. Consider staying at least one whole day in El Cajon to see all of its attractions.

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 February
Estimated hotel price
£96
1 night at 3-star hotel
El Cajon in February
Estimated hotel price
£96
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 the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 11h 05m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to El Cajon. The train journey from El Cajon to Santa Ana takes 1h 49m and costs around £23 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fullerton, expect to pay about £25 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 117 miles 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, Greyhound and Bus. From Los Angeles, the bus ride to El Cajon takes 140 miles and will cost you around £16. From Palm Springs, the ticket costs about £72 for a journey of 245 miles.

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 the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 11h 05m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to El Cajon. The train journey from El Cajon to Santa Ana takes 1h 49m and costs around £23 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fullerton, expect to pay about £25 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 117 miles 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, Greyhound and Bus. From Los Angeles, the bus ride to El Cajon takes 140 miles and will cost you around £16. From Palm Springs, the ticket costs about £72 for a journey of 245 miles.

Airports near El Cajon

Airlines serving El Cajon

Lufthansa
Good (4,664 reviews)
KLM
Good (852 reviews)
SWISS
Good (941 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,534 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,614 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,306 reviews)
Air France
Good (984 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,585 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (484 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,958 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,119 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,469 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,859 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (872 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,176 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (922 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,651 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of El Cajon

Most booked hotels in El Cajon

Singing Hills Golf Resort
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£154+
Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£241+
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£153+
Hard Rock Hotel San Diego
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£227+
Hilton San Diego Bayfront
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£199+
Paradise Point Resort & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£244+

Hiring a car in El Cajon

Expect to pay £0.83 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 £9.88 and £13.18. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in El Cajon, while also 1% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay £0.83 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 £9.88 and £13.18. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in El Cajon, while also 1% cheaper than other types, on average.

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