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

El Cajon in December
Estimated hotel price
S$ 150
1 night at 3-star hotel
El Cajon in December
Estimated hotel price
S$ 150
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. The shortest flight to El Cajon from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 21h 48m.

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 hire from Los Angeles, which is about 188 km from El Cajon. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Alamo, 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. The shortest flight to El Cajon from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 21h 48m.

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 hire from Los Angeles, which is about 188 km from El Cajon. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Alamo, among others, in Los Angeles.

Airports near El Cajon

Airlines serving El Cajon

Lufthansa
Good (6,958 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,321 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,713 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,570 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,899 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,651 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (769 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,424 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,609 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,192 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,537 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (344 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,989 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,325 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,063 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,267 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,797 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,827 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,181 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (946 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)
S$ 372+
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
S$ 292+
Paradise Point Resort & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
S$ 257+
Wyndham San Diego Bayside
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
S$ 228+
Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa And Marina
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
S$ 348+
Hilton San Diego Bayfront
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
S$ 300+

Hiring a car in El Cajon

Expect to pay S$ 1.21 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 S$ 14.47 and S$ 19.29. The most frequently booked car type in El Cajon is Full-size (Chevrolet Tahoe 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.

Expect to pay S$ 1.21 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 S$ 14.47 and S$ 19.29. The most frequently booked car type in El Cajon is Full-size (Chevrolet Tahoe 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.

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