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El Cajon, USA - California
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    Cheapest car rental rates

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    Mitsubishi Mirage

    or similar Economy
    Automatic
    4
    A/C
    4
    2
    $34.65
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.0
    Very Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    El Cajon Downtown
    163 Fletcher Pkwy, El Cajon, 92020, California
    Drop-off information
    El Cajon Downtown
    163 Fletcher Pkwy, El Cajon, 92020, California
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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    Kia Soul

    or similar Compact
    Automatic
    5
    A/C
    4
    3
    $35.07
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.0
    Very Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    El Cajon Downtown
    163 Fletcher Pkwy, El Cajon, 92020, California
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    El Cajon Downtown
    163 Fletcher Pkwy, El Cajon, 92020, California
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    Toyota Corolla

    or similar Intermediate
    Automatic
    5
    A/C
    4
    1
    $34.65
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.0
    Very Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    El Cajon Downtown
    163 Fletcher Pkwy, El Cajon, 92020, California
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    El Cajon Downtown
    163 Fletcher Pkwy, El Cajon, 92020, California
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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    Toyota RAV4

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    Automatic
    5
    A/C
    4
    6
    $39.35
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.0
    Very Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    El Cajon Downtown
    163 Fletcher Pkwy, El Cajon, 92020, California
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    El Cajon Downtown
    163 Fletcher Pkwy, El Cajon, 92020, California
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    Toyota Camry

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    4
    4
    $35.22
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    8.0
    Very Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    El Cajon Downtown
    163 Fletcher Pkwy, El Cajon, 92020, California
    Drop-off information
    El Cajon Downtown
    163 Fletcher Pkwy, El Cajon, 92020, California
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    Volkswagen Jetta

    or similar Standard
    Automatic
    5
    A/C
    4
    5
    $35.22
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.0
    Very Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    El Cajon Downtown
    163 Fletcher Pkwy, El Cajon, 92020, California
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    El Cajon Downtown
    163 Fletcher Pkwy, El Cajon, 92020, California
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    Unlimited mileage
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    Chevrolet Equinox

    or similar Standard SUV
    Automatic
    5
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    5
    7
    $43.77
    per day
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    8.0
    Very Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    El Cajon Downtown
    163 Fletcher Pkwy, El Cajon, 92020, California
    Drop-off information
    El Cajon Downtown
    163 Fletcher Pkwy, El Cajon, 92020, California
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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    The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 17:36 on 22/05/26. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.

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    Table of contents
    Cheapest car rental ratesWhy book with us?Travel informationTop 20 cities near El CajonTop 20 locations near El CajonMap of top car rental locationsWhen to book in El Cajon and for how long?Car rental informationMost popular car models of rental suppliersCar rental statisticsTop 4 suppliers in El Cajon in 2026Award-winning service

    Travel information

    Languages
    English, Spanish
    Currency
    USD
    Drive on
    Right-hand side
    Country code
    +1
    Average car rental price
    $53 per day
    Average car rental length
    3 days
    Speed limit within town
    40–48 km/h or 25–30 mph
    Speed limit out of town
    88–104 km/h or 55–65 mph
    Acceptable limit of BAC
    0.08%
    Average gas price
    $1.33 per liter or $5.03 per gallon
    Lowest gas price
    $1.21 per liter or $4.58 per gallon
    Highest gas price
    $1.59 per liter or $6.02 per gallon

    Top 20 cities near El Cajon

    1. San Diegofrom $32.82 per day
      20.9 km / 12.99 miles away
    2. La Jollafrom $48.50 per day
      29.7 km / 18.45 miles away
    3. Escondidofrom $50.71 per day
      38.5 km / 23.92 miles away
    4. Vistafrom $50.71 per day
      52.4 km / 32.56 miles away
    5. Oceansidefrom $50.71 per day
      59.1 km / 36.72 miles away
    6. Temeculafrom $48.91 per day
      79.6 km / 49.46 miles away
    7. Murrietafrom $50.71 per day
      87.6 km / 54.43 miles away
    8. Hemetfrom $48.91 per day
      106 km / 65.87 miles away
    9. Laguna Niguelfrom $50.71 per day
      106.6 km / 66.24 miles away
    10. Mission Viejofrom $50.71 per day
      111.2 km / 69.1 miles away
    11. Irvine
      118 km / 73.32 miles away
    12. Palm Springsfrom $44.56 per day
      122.6 km / 76.18 miles away
    13. Santa Anafrom $44.02 per day
      129.2 km / 80.28 miles away
    14. Costa Mesafrom $50.71 per day
      129.5 km / 80.47 miles away
    15. Imperialfrom $48.91 per day
      130.3 km / 80.96 miles away
    16. Coronafrom $49.30 per day
      132.6 km / 82.39 miles away
    17. Riversidefrom $48.91 per day
      133.3 km / 82.83 miles away
    18. Huntington Beachfrom $41.24 per day
      139.4 km / 86.62 miles away
    19. Redlandsfrom $50.71 per day
      141.7 km / 88.05 miles away
    20. Anaheimfrom $37.86 per day
      147.5 km / 91.65 miles away

    Top 20 locations near El Cajon

    1. El Cajon Downtownfrom $50.71 per day
    2. San Diego Kearny Mesafrom $50.71 per day
      18.1 km / 11.25 miles away
    3. San Diego Mission Valleyfrom $50.71 per day
      19 km / 11.81 miles away
    4. San Diego East Villagefrom $50.71 per day
      20.3 km / 12.61 miles away
    5. San Diego India Street
      20.8 km / 12.92 miles away
    6. San Diego (Downtown)from $194.74 per day
      20.9 km / 12.99 miles away
    7. San Diego Portfrom $42.16 per day
      21.6 km / 13.42 miles away
    8. San Diego Airportfrom $32.82 per day
      22.3 km / 13.86 miles away
    9. San Diego Old Townfrom $50.71 per day
      22.8 km / 14.17 miles away
    10. San Diego Cross Border Xpressfrom $49.65 per day
      27.4 km / 17.03 miles away
    11. San Diego Carmel Valleyfrom $50.71 per day
      28.4 km / 17.65 miles away
    12. La Jolla Downtownfrom $48.50 per day
      29.7 km / 18.45 miles away
    13. Escondido (Downtown)from $50.71 per day
      38.5 km / 23.92 miles away
    14. Vista Downtownfrom $50.71 per day
      52.4 km / 32.56 miles away
    15. Oceanside Downtownfrom $50.71 per day
      59.1 km / 36.72 miles away
    16. Temecula Downtownfrom $48.91 per day
      79.6 km / 49.46 miles away
    17. Murrieta Downtownfrom $50.71 per day
      87.6 km / 54.43 miles away
    18. Hemet Westfrom $48.91 per day
      106 km / 65.87 miles away
    19. Laguna Niguel Downtownfrom $50.71 per day
      106.6 km / 66.24 miles away
    20. Mission Viejo Margueritefrom $50.71 per day
      107.1 km / 66.55 miles away

    Map of top car rental locations

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    El Cajon (Downtown)
    4 rental locations

    When to book in El Cajon and for how long?

    What is the cheapest month to rent a car in El Cajon?

    Car rental prices in El Cajon vary by time of year. This graph shows the average prices per month to help you find the best time of year to rent.

    Saver's insights

    Cheapest monthDecember Most expensive month May
    Average price $70 A good deal $52 Cheapest supplier Avis Cheapest car type Large cars
    Average rental costs per day in El Cajon
    $77
    $39
    $0
    Jan
    Feb
    Mar
    Apr

    $70

    in May

    May
    Jun
    Jul
    Aug
    Sep
    Oct
    Nov

    $51

    in December

    Dec

    The cheapest month to rent a car in El Cajon is December (when prices average $51.26 per day). This is 27% cheaper than the yearly average and 27% cheaper than renting in May (when prices average $70.31).

    This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.

    What's the most popular month to rent a car in El Cajon?

    Based on the number of searches by our customers, the most popular month for renting a car in El Cajon is May, and the least popular is May.

    Monthly searches in El Cajon by pick-up date relative to the average
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    0
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    Feb
    Mar
    Apr

    Same as average in May

    May
    Jun
    Jul
    Aug
    Sep
    Oct
    Nov

    Same as average in December

    Dec

    What’s the usual rental length in El Cajon?

    How long travelers keep their rental cars for varies from month to month: in December, the average renter keeps their car for 4 days, and in May, they keep their car for 3 days.

    Average number of rental days in El Cajon
    4
    2
    0
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    Feb
    Mar
    Apr

    3 days in May

    May
    Jun
    Jul
    Aug
    Sep
    Oct
    Nov

    4 days in December

    Dec

    Car rental information

    📍 Car rental locations1
    🔥 Popular suppliersAvis
    🚗 Popular car typesSUVs
    🤑 Lowest price$51 per day
    👛 Cheapest supplierAvis

    Car rental statistics

    Highest-rated company
    Thrifty (rated 8.1 / 10)
    Lowest-rated company
    Hertz (rated 7.9 / 10)
    Total rental companies
    4
    Average daily price
    $53
    Lowest daily price
    $51
    Total cars available
    5

    Top 4 suppliers in El Cajon in 2026

    Thrifty
    1 location
    Thrifty
    8.1
    Very Good
    Value for money
    7.7
    Ease of finding
    8.2
    Agent helpfulness
    7.4
    Pick-up speed
    8.0
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    8.6
    Car condition
    8.9
    $30
    per day
    Most popular location
    761 Arnele Avenue Ste 5
    Dollar
    1 location
    Dollar
    8.1
    Very Good
    Value for money
    7.5
    Ease of finding
    8.2
    Agent helpfulness
    7.7
    Pick-up speed
    8.0
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    8.5
    Car condition
    8.5
    $30
    per day
    Most popular location
    761 Arnele Avenue Ste 5
    Avis
    1 location
    Avis
    8.0
    Very Good
    Value for money
    7.7
    Ease of finding
    8.2
    Agent helpfulness
    7.7
    Pick-up speed
    8.0
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    8.0
    Car condition
    8.1
    $51–$60
    per day
    Most popular location
    163 Fletcher Pkwy, El Cajon, 92020, California
    Hertz
    1 location
    Hertz
    7.9
    Good
    Value for money
    7.4
    Ease of finding
    8.2
    Agent helpfulness
    7.2
    Pick-up speed
    8.0
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    8.1
    Car condition
    8.4
    $51–$60
    per day
    Most popular location
    761 Arnele Avenue Ste 5

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    May 23, 2026
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    May 23, 2026
    Great selection of cars and rental…
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    May 23, 2026
    the price and the service
    the price and the service
    RAN BEN ARI,
    May 23, 2026
    Tutto eccellente
    Tutto eccellente, macchina, staff servizio.
    Franco Pegoraro,
    May 23, 2026
    Quick and efficient no glitches
    Quick and efficient no glitches
    Paraskevoula Kapnias,
    May 23, 2026
    Quick and easy service
    Quick and easy service
    Zygimantas,
    May 23, 2026
    EASY AND GREAT PRICE
    EASY AND GREAT PRICE
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    May 23, 2026
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    Gabor Aron,
    May 23, 2026
    Prices
    Very good!!
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    May 23, 2026
    Simple and intuitive booking process
    Simple and intuitive booking process. Car rental rates have gone up but you can stil...
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    May 23, 2026
    Nice don't take long to make reservations
    Don't take long to get help with the online application. Very nice and short. The...
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    May 23, 2026
    Easy to use
    Easy to use - good value for money, honest with the possibility to cancel and be cre...
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    May 23, 2026
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    May 23, 2026
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    May 23, 2026
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    They are helpfull and always available for contact!
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    May 23, 2026
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