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. Santa Rosa deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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

Santa Rosa in January
Estimated hotel price
$125
1 night at 3-star hotel
Santa Rosa in January
Estimated hotel price
$125
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. The shortest domestic flight to Santa Rosa departs from Santa Ana and takes around 1h 27m.

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 Europcar, 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. The shortest domestic flight to Santa Rosa departs from Santa Ana and takes around 1h 27m.

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 Europcar, 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

Lufthansa
Good (7,198 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,372 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,104 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,651 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,952 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,896 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,826 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (806 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,845 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,285 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,588 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,418 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,692 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,093 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (351 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,222 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,366 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,312 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,914 reviews)
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Where to stay in Santa Rosa

Average rates range from around $330 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $322 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Extended Stay America Suites - Santa Rosa - North and Holiday Inn Express Santa Rosa North. 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 184% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

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 Calistoga
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, 157 reviews)
$838+
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Oxford Suites Sonoma County
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 680 reviews)
$159+
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Harvest Inn
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 379 reviews)
$350+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites Santa Rosa Sonoma
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 759 reviews)
$140+
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Four Seasons Resort Napa Valley
5 stars
Excellent (9.6, 17 reviews)
$907+
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Hotel La Rose
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1246 reviews)
$134+
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Renting a car in Santa Rosa

Renting a car in Santa Rosa costs $62 per day, on average, or $124 if you want to rent if for 2 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 1% cheaper than airport locations in Santa Rosa.

Expect to pay $3.52 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 $42.25 and $56.33. The most frequently booked car type in Santa Rosa is Full-size (Dodge Durango or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Premium rental cars (BMW X5 or similar) are, on average, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Santa Rosa costs $62 per day, on average, or $124 if you want to rent if for 2 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 1% cheaper than airport locations in Santa Rosa.

Expect to pay $3.52 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 $42.25 and $56.33. The most frequently booked car type in Santa Rosa is Full-size (Dodge Durango or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Premium rental cars (BMW X5 or similar) are, on average, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Santa Rosa

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2 Adults, 2 Bags

$34/day

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$34/day

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