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, 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
$119
1 night at 3-star hotel
Santa Rosa in January
Estimated hotel price
$119
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 Los Angeles and takes around 1h 23m.

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 Payless, 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 Los Angeles and takes around 1h 23m.

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 Payless, 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 (1,411 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,576 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,003 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,532 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,047 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,788 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,019 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,025 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,664 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,417 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,493 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,462 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (874 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,305 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,583 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,061 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,317 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,136 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,406 reviews)
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Where to stay in Santa Rosa

Average rates range from around $165 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $324 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, 156 reviews)
$656+
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Harvest Inn
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 378 reviews)
$272+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Rosa Sonom
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 819 reviews)
$107+
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Hotel La Rose
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1303 reviews)
$106+
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Best Western Garden Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 796 reviews)
$105+
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Four Seasons Resort Napa Valley
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, 19 reviews)
$927+
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Renting a car in Santa Rosa

Renting a car in Santa Rosa costs $57 per day, on average, or $114 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 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 16% cheaper than airport locations in Santa Rosa.

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 (Kia Sportage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Chevrolet Equinox or similar) are, on average, 4% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Santa Rosa costs $57 per day, on average, or $114 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 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 16% cheaper than airport locations in Santa Rosa.

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 (Kia Sportage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Chevrolet Equinox or similar) are, on average, 4% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Santa Rosa

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5 Adults, 5 Bags

$27/day

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5 Adults, 2 Bags

$37/day

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