With a population of 10,648, Sonoma is a must-see destination in California, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Sonoma deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Bean and Bottle (1325 Broadway) and HopMonk Tavern - Sonoma (691 Broadway) are great picks.
When flying to Sonoma, you’ll arrive at Napa County (APC), which is located 11 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Sonoma departs from Ontario and takes around 1h 20m.
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Sonoma. The train journey from Sonoma to Sacramento takes 1h 41m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fresno, expect to pay about $26 for a 3h 58m trip.
Another option to get to Sonoma is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 35 miles from Sonoma. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Fox, among others, in San Francisco.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Sonoma, including FlixBus, Busbud and Greyhound. From Los Angeles, the bus ride to Sonoma takes 425 miles and will cost you around $86. From Burbank, the ticket costs about $49 for a journey of 440 miles.
From 5-star hotels such as the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa to great affordable options like the El Dorado Hotel, Sonoma offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $627 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $604 and up for a 5-star experience.
Renting a car in Sonoma costs $54 per day, on average, or $108 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 15% cheaper than airport locations in Sonoma.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Sonoma (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 Sonoma is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Chevrolet Malibu or similar) are, on average, 71% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.