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.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Nicolosi's - El Cajon (221 E. Main St.) and Testo Pepesto Italian Restaurant (221 E Main St) are great picks.
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.
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 Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 15h 11m.
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to El Cajon. The train journey from El Cajon to Santa Ana takes 1h 47m and costs around €27 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fullerton, expect to pay about €29 for a 2h 09m trip.
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 Thrifty, among others, in Los Angeles.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to El Cajon, including FlixBus, Busbud and Greyhound. From Los Angeles, the bus ride to El Cajon takes 217 km and will cost you around €122. From Fresno, the ticket costs about €36 for a journey of 668 km.
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Northgate Motel and Clarion Pointe El Cajon San Diego East.
Expect to pay €0.98 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 €11.69 and €15.59. 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.