Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Santa Rosa travel guide

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You're Going to Love Santa Rosa

With a population of 167,815, Santa Rosa is a must-see destination in California, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Santa Rosa has to offer.

Where to Eat in Santa Rosa

If you’re looking for affordable options, Yeti Restaurant - Santa Rosa (190 Farmers Ln) and Tomatina - Montgomery Village (2323 Sonoma Ave) are great picks.

When to visit Santa Rosa

Santa Rosa in January
Estimated hotel price
$123
1 night at 3-star hotel
Santa Rosa in January
Estimated hotel price
$123
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Santa Rosa in July, when the average temperature is 68 °F, and the highest can go up to 82.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 37.4 °F, with an average temperature of 46.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 7.1″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Santa Rosa, with an average rainfall of 0″.

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How to Get to Santa Rosa

Plane

When flying to Santa Rosa, you’ll arrive at Santa Rosa Sonoma County (STS), which is located 12 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Santa Rosa include Alaska Airlines, American Airlines and Southwest. The shortest domestic flight to Santa Rosa departs from Los Angeles and takes around 1h 18m.

Car

Another option to get to Santa Rosa is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 78 km from Santa Rosa. You’ll find branches of Turo and Dollar, among others, in San Francisco.

Plane

When flying to Santa Rosa, you’ll arrive at Santa Rosa Sonoma County (STS), which is located 12 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Santa Rosa include Alaska Airlines, American Airlines and Southwest. The shortest domestic flight to Santa Rosa departs from Los Angeles and takes around 1h 18m.

Car

Another option to get to Santa Rosa is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 78 km from Santa Rosa. You’ll find branches of Turo and Dollar, among others, in San Francisco.

Airports near Santa Rosa

OAKOakland
SFOSan Francisco
SMFSacramento Intl

Airlines serving Santa Rosa

Lufthansa
Good (8,177 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,555 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,147 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,468 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,026 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,493 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,264 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,637 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (951 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,739 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,073 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,646 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,924 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,212 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,431 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,498 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,427 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (431 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,439 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,357 reviews)
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Where to stay in Santa Rosa

Average rates range from around $276 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $295 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Santa Rosa South and Extended Stay America Suites - Santa Rosa - North.

Most popular hotel in Santa Rosa by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Santa Rosa

Most booked hotels in Santa Rosa

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Harvest Inn
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, 391 reviews)
$340+
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Oxford Suites Sonoma County
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 790 reviews)
$133+
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El Bonita Motel
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1134 reviews)
$166+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Rosa Sonom
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 972 reviews)
$138+
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Hotel La Rose
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1377 reviews)
$90+
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Best Western Garden Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 825 reviews)
$120+
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Renting a car in Santa Rosa

Renting a car in Santa Rosa costs $58 per day, on average, or $174 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Avis, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Budget are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Santa Rosa is the Ace branch at 2200 Airport Blvd, which is 11 km from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 19% cheaper than airport locations in Santa Rosa.

Expect to pay $4.43 per gallon in Santa Rosa (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $53.15 and $70.86. The most frequently booked car type in Santa Rosa is Full-size (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 51% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Santa Rosa costs $58 per day, on average, or $174 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Avis, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Budget are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Santa Rosa is the Ace branch at 2200 Airport Blvd, which is 11 km from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 19% cheaper than airport locations in Santa Rosa.

Expect to pay $4.43 per gallon in Santa Rosa (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $53.15 and $70.86. The most frequently booked car type in Santa Rosa is Full-size (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 51% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Santa Rosa

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$34/day

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5 Adults, 5 Bags

$35/day

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