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 February
Estimated hotel price
S$ 165
1 night at 3-star hotel
El Cajon in February
Estimated hotel price
S$ 165
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 18h 05m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to El Cajon. The train journey from El Cajon to Anaheim takes 1h 59m and costs around S$ 41 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fullerton, expect to pay about S$ 42 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 Hertz and Thrifty, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to El Cajon, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Busbud. From Los Angeles, the bus ride to El Cajon takes 249 km and will cost you around S$ 34. From Burbank, the ticket costs about S$ 42 for a journey of 451 km.

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 18h 05m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to El Cajon. The train journey from El Cajon to Anaheim takes 1h 59m and costs around S$ 41 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fullerton, expect to pay about S$ 42 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 Hertz and Thrifty, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to El Cajon, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Busbud. From Los Angeles, the bus ride to El Cajon takes 249 km and will cost you around S$ 34. From Burbank, the ticket costs about S$ 42 for a journey of 451 km.

Airports near El Cajon

Airlines serving El Cajon

Lufthansa
Good (4,604 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (927 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,444 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,591 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,281 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,547 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,921 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,710 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
LOT
Good (683 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,161 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (911 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (835 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

Singing Hills Golf Resort
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
S$ 264+
Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
S$ 400+
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
S$ 269+
Hard Rock Hotel San Diego
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
S$ 415+
Hilton San Diego Bayfront
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
S$ 378+
Paradise Point Resort & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
S$ 410+

Hiring a car in El Cajon

Expect to pay S$ 1.41 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$ 16.83 and S$ 22.44. 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, 54% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay S$ 1.41 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$ 16.83 and S$ 22.44. 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, 54% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.