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.
Activities & attractions in Santa Rosa
Food, Drinks, & Nightlife
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
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″.
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, American Airlines and Southwest. The shortest domestic flight to Santa Rosa departs from Los Angeles and takes around 1h 19m.
Car
Another option to get to Santa Rosa is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 49 miles from Santa Rosa. You’ll find branches of Turo and Movly, among others, in San Francisco.
Airlines serving Santa Rosa
Where to stay in Santa Rosa
Average rates range from around $275 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $308 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.
Where to stay in popular areas of Santa Rosa
Most booked hotels in Santa Rosa
Renting a car in Santa Rosa
Renting a car in Santa Rosa costs $59 per day, on average, or $177 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Budget and Ace 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 8% cheaper than airport locations in Santa Rosa.
Expect to pay $4.81 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 $57.69 and $76.92. The most frequently booked car type in Santa Rosa is Standard (Nissan Murano or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 56% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Santa Rosa
Supplier choice
5 Adults, 5 Bags
$36/day
Standard SUV
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$49/day