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, 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 Thrifty and Turo, among others, in San Francisco.

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 Thrifty and Turo, among others, in San Francisco.

Airports near Santa Rosa

OAKOakland
SFOSan Francisco
SMFSacramento Intl

Airlines serving Santa Rosa

Lufthansa
Good (8,181 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,557 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,160 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,481 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,035 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,505 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,261 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,641 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (947 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,744 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,115 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,654 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,947 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,214 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,466 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,502 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (430 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,427 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,451 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,365 reviews)
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Where to stay in Santa Rosa

Average rates range from around $275 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $299 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, 392 reviews)
$334+
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Oxford Suites Sonoma County
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 792 reviews)
$131+
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El Bonita Motel
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1139 reviews)
$160+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Rosa Sonom
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 976 reviews)
$135+
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Hotel La Rose
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1378 reviews)
$93+
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Best Western Garden Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 828 reviews)
$116+
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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. Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Avis 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 $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.

Renting a car in Santa Rosa costs $58 per day, on average, or $174 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Avis 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 $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.

Best car rental deals in Santa Rosa

Supplier choice

5 Adults, 5 Bags

$35/day

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Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$48/day

Intermediate
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