Windsor travel guide
Windsor Tourism | Windsor Guide
You're Going to Love Windsor
With a population of 26 801, Windsor is a must-see destination in California, United States. Windsor deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Windsor
If you’re looking for affordable options, Sweet T’s Restaurant + Bar (9098 Brooks Rd South) and Grata Italian Eatery (186 Windsor River Rd) are great picks.
When to visit Windsor
How to Get to Windsor
Plane
When flying to Windsor, you’ll arrive at Santa Rosa Sonoma County (STS), which is located 4 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Windsor include Alaska Airlines, Air Tahiti Nui and American Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Windsor departs from Ontario and takes around 1h 20m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Windsor. The train journey from Windsor to Los Angeles takes 0h 38m and costs around $16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Santa Clara, expect to pay about $18 for a 1h 01m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Windsor is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 91 km from Windsor. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in San Francisco.
Bus
You can travel by bus to Windsor using FlixBus or Greyhound. From Santa Barbara, the bus ride to Windsor takes 636 km and will cost you around $44. From Fresno, the ticket costs about $38 for a journey of 652 km.
Airlines serving Windsor
Where to stay in popular areas of Windsor
Most booked hotels in Windsor
Renting a car in Windsor
Renting a car in Windsor costs $49 per day, on average, or $99 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 40% cheaper than airport locations in Windsor.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Windsor (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Windsor is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Chevrolet Bolt EUV or similar) are, on average, 74% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.