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 7 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Santa Rosa include Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and American Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Santa Rosa departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 38m.

Train

Located 0.4 miles from the city center, Santa Rosa is the busiest station in Santa Rosa. Another popular train station is Santa Rosa 917 Edwards Ave, located 1.3 miles from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Santa Rosa is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 48 miles from Santa Rosa. You’ll find branches of Turo and Thrifty, among others, in San Francisco.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Santa Rosa Greyhound, located 0.1 miles from downtown Santa Rosa. Santa Rosa 2019 Sebastopol Road is also a commonly used station, and is 1.8 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Santa Rosa, you’ll arrive at Santa Rosa Sonoma County (STS), which is located 7 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Santa Rosa include Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and American Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Santa Rosa departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 38m.

Train

Located 0.4 miles from the city center, Santa Rosa is the busiest station in Santa Rosa. Another popular train station is Santa Rosa 917 Edwards Ave, located 1.3 miles from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Santa Rosa is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 48 miles from Santa Rosa. You’ll find branches of Turo and Thrifty, among others, in San Francisco.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Santa Rosa Greyhound, located 0.1 miles from downtown Santa Rosa. Santa Rosa 2019 Sebastopol Road is also a commonly used station, and is 1.8 miles from the city center.

Airports near Santa Rosa

OAKOakland
SFOSan Francisco
SMFSacramento Intl

Airlines serving Santa Rosa

KLM
Good (1,468 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,840 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,781 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,276 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,247 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,892 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,133 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,744 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,409 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,543 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,540 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (900 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,708 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,800 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,424 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,183 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,371 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,202 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,471 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (389 reviews)
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Where to stay in Santa Rosa

Average rates range from around $193 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $320 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Quality 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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Solage, Auberge Collection
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, 154 reviews)
$589+
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Harvest Inn
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, 384 reviews)
$254+
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Oxford Suites Sonoma County
3 stars
Excellent (9, 771 reviews)
$119+
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Dr. Wilkinson's Backyard Resort and Mineral Springs, a Member of Design Hotels
4 stars
Excellent (9, 286 reviews)
$264+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Rosa Sonom
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 936 reviews)
$112+
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Best Western Garden Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 800 reviews)
$111+
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Renting a car in Santa Rosa

Renting a car in Santa Rosa costs $52 per day, on average, or $156 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 7 miles 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 $3.37 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 $40.43 and $53.90. The most frequently booked car type in Santa Rosa is Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Mitsubishi Mirage G4 or similar) are, on average, 65% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Santa Rosa costs $52 per day, on average, or $156 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 7 miles 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 $3.37 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 $40.43 and $53.90. The most frequently booked car type in Santa Rosa is Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Mitsubishi Mirage G4 or similar) are, on average, 65% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Santa Rosa

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$35/day

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$35/day

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