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. Santa Rosa deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Activities & attractions in Santa Rosa
Where to Eat in Santa Rosa
If you’re looking for affordable options, St. Francis Winery & Vineyards (100 Pythian Road) and Sazon - Santa Rosa (1129 Sebastopol Rd) 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 American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Finnair. The shortest domestic flight to Santa Rosa departs from Burbank and takes around 1h 21m.
Train
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Santa Rosa, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Santa Rosa to Van Nuys takes 11h 13m and costs around $77 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Miami, expect to pay about $537 for a 13h 16m trip. 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 Thrifty and Fox, among others, in San Francisco.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Santa Rosa, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Bus. From Sacramento, the bus ride to Santa Rosa takes 140 miles and will cost you around $57. From Sacramento, the ticket costs about $50 for a journey of 155 miles. 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.
Airlines serving Santa Rosa
Where to stay in Santa Rosa
Average rates range from around $278 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $333 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Santa Rosa, with prices from $72 to $376 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Santa Rosa are about 227% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
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 $71 per day, on average, or $142 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Avis, Budget and Enterprise Rent-A-Car are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Santa Rosa is the Hertz branch at 1089 Santa Rosa Avenue, which is 1 mile from the city center.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 29% more expensive than at San Francisco.
Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Santa Rosa is Intermediate (Chevrolet Bolt EUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Fiat 500 or similar) are, on average, 64% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Santa Rosa
Supplier choice
5 Adults, 5 Bags
$36/day
Economy
2 Adults, 2 Bags
$37/day
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