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, Bull & Bourbon Steakhouse (5469 Casino Way) and Black Angus Steakhouse - El Cajon (1000 Graves Avenue) 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 14 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to El Cajon from Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 17h 27m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to El Cajon. The train journey from El Cajon to Los Angeles takes 2h 38m and costs around $54 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Burbank, expect to pay about $57 for a 3h 29m 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 Dollar and Thrifty, among others, in Los Angeles.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to El Cajon, including FlixBus, Busbud and Bus. From Los Angeles, the bus ride to El Cajon takes 150 miles and will cost you around $197. From Fresno, the ticket costs about $141 for a journey of 470 miles.
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 $1.58 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 $18.92 and $25.23. 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.