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Mitsubishi Mirage
or similar Economy
Automatic
4
A/C
4
$52.57
per day
Free cancellation
7.9
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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Kia Soul
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$53.14
per day
Free cancellation
7.9
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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Toyota Corolla
or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$53.56
per day
Free cancellation
7.9
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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Toyota RAV4
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$55.27
per day
Free cancellation
7.9
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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Toyota Camry
or similar Full-size
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$54.42
per day
Free cancellation
7.9
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
$54.42
per day
Free cancellation
7.9
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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Chevrolet Equinox
or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$79.92
per day
Free cancellation
7.9
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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Jeep Grand Cherokee
or similar Standard Elite SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
5
$94.17
per day
Free cancellation
7.9
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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Chrysler Pacifica
or similar Mini Van
Automatic
7
A/C
4
$100.86
per day
Free cancellation
7.9
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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The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 11:30 on 13/07/26. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Table of contents
- Cheapest car rental rates
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Top 20 cities near El Cajon
- Top 20 locations near El Cajon
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in El Cajon and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Car rental statistics
- Top 3 suppliers in El Cajon in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
English, Spanish
Currency
USD
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+1
Average car rental price
$65 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
- San Diegofrom $24.68 per day20.9 km / 12.99 miles away
- Chula Vistafrom $60.03 per day22.1 km / 13.73 miles away
- La Jollafrom $60.03 per day29.7 km / 18.45 miles away
- Escondidofrom $60.03 per day38.5 km / 23.92 miles away
- Carlsbadfrom $60.03 per day47.5 km / 29.52 miles away
- Vistafrom $60.03 per day52.4 km / 32.56 miles away
- Oceansidefrom $60.03 per day59.1 km / 36.72 miles away
- Temeculafrom $60.03 per day79.6 km / 49.46 miles away
- Murrietafrom $60.03 per day87.6 km / 54.43 miles away
- Hemetfrom $60.03 per day106 km / 65.87 miles away
- Laguna Niguelfrom $60.03 per day106.6 km / 66.24 miles away
- Mission Viejofrom $60.03 per day111.2 km / 69.1 miles away
- Lake Forestfrom $60.03 per day116.6 km / 72.45 miles away
- Irvine118 km / 73.32 miles away
- Palm Springsfrom $50.50 per day122.6 km / 76.18 miles away
- Santa Anafrom $50.72 per day129.2 km / 80.28 miles away
- Costa Mesafrom $36.29 per day129.5 km / 80.47 miles away
- Imperialfrom $61.03 per day130.3 km / 80.96 miles away
- Coronafrom $60.03 per day132.6 km / 82.39 miles away
- Riversidefrom $61.03 per day133.3 km / 82.83 miles away
Top 20 locations near El Cajon
- San Diego Kearny Mesafrom $60.03 per day18.1 km / 11.25 miles away
- San Diego Mission Valleyfrom $61.03 per day19 km / 11.81 miles away
- San Diego East Villagefrom $60.03 per day20.3 km / 12.61 miles away
- San Diego (Downtown)from $61.03 per day20.9 km / 12.99 miles away
- San Diego Portfrom $60.03 per day21.6 km / 13.42 miles away
- San Diego Airportfrom $48.69 per day22.3 km / 13.86 miles away
- San Diego Old Townfrom $60.03 per day22.8 km / 14.17 miles away
- Chula Vista Boalfrom $60.03 per day23.4 km / 14.54 miles away
- San Diego Cross Border Xpressfrom $24.68 per day27.4 km / 17.03 miles away
- San Diego Carmel Valleyfrom $61.03 per day28.4 km / 17.65 miles away
- La Jolla Downtownfrom $60.03 per day29.7 km / 18.45 miles away
- Escondido (Downtown)from $60.03 per day38.5 km / 23.92 miles away
- McClellan-Palomar Airportfrom $60.03 per day47.5 km / 29.52 miles away
- Vista Downtownfrom $60.03 per day52.4 km / 32.56 miles away
- Oceanside Downtownfrom $60.03 per day59.1 km / 36.72 miles away
- Temecula Downtownfrom $60.03 per day79.6 km / 49.46 miles away
- Murrieta Downtownfrom $60.03 per day87.6 km / 54.43 miles away
- Hemet Westfrom $61.03 per day106 km / 65.87 miles away
- Laguna Niguel Downtownfrom $60.03 per day106.6 km / 66.24 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
El Cajon (Downtown)
3 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 monthJuly | Most expensive month May | |
| A good deal $63 | Cheapest supplier Avis | Cheapest car type Large cars |
Average rental costs per day in El Cajon
$76
$38
$0
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
$69
in May
May
Jun
$35
in July
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
$50
in December
Dec
The cheapest month to rent a car in El Cajon is July (when prices average $35.03 per day). This is 33% cheaper than the yearly average and 49% cheaper than renting in May (when prices average $68.96).
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
1.1
0.6
0
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Same as average in May
May
Jun
Same as average in July
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 July, the average renter keeps their car for 7 days, and in May, they keep their car for 3 days.
Average number of rental days in El Cajon
8
4
0
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
3 days in May
May
Jun
7 days in July
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
4 days in December
Dec
Car rental information
| 📍 Car rental locations | 1 |
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Avis |
| 🚗 Popular car types | SUVs |
| 🤑 Lowest price | $61 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Avis |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avis | Toyota RAV4 | 4 | SUV |
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Dollar (rated 8.1 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Avis (rated 7.9 / 10)
Total rental companies
3
Average daily price
$65
Lowest daily price
$61
Total cars available
7
Top 3 suppliers in El Cajon in 2026
Dollar
1 location
8.1
Very Good
Value for money
7.7
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.9
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.6
Car condition
8.5
$30
per day
Most popular location
761 Arnele Avenue Ste 5
Hertz
1 location
8.0
Very 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
8.2
Car condition
8.5
$30
per day
Most popular location
761 Arnele Avenue Ste 5
Avis
1 location
7.9
Good
Value for money
7.6
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.5
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
7.8
Car condition
8.0
$61–$76
per day
Most popular location
163 Fletcher Pkwy, El Cajon, 92020, California
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