Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Sonoma travel guide

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You're Going to Love Sonoma

With a population of 10.648, Sonoma is a must-see destination in California, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Sonoma deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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Where to Eat in Sonoma

If you’re looking for affordable options, the girl & the fig - Sonoma (110 West Spain) and El Dorado Kitchen (405 1st St W) are great picks.

When to visit Sonoma

Sonoma in December
Estimated package price
$92
2 travelers
Flight to Sonoma
3 nights at hotel
Sonoma in December
Estimated package price
$92
2 travelers
Flight to Sonoma
3 nights at hotel

How to Get to Sonoma

Plane

When flying to Sonoma, you’ll arrive at Napa County (APC), which is located 18 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Sonoma departs from Los Angeles and takes around 1h 19m.

Car

Another option to get to Sonoma is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 57 km from Sonoma. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Turo, among others, in San Francisco.

Plane

When flying to Sonoma, you’ll arrive at Napa County (APC), which is located 18 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Sonoma departs from Los Angeles and takes around 1h 19m.

Car

Another option to get to Sonoma is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 57 km from Sonoma. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Turo, among others, in San Francisco.

Airports near Sonoma

OAKOakland
SFOSan Francisco
SMFSacramento Intl

Airlines serving Sonoma

Lufthansa
Good (8,180 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,556 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,159 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,481 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,034 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,505 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,263 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,640 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (947 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,740 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,104 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,651 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,941 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,214 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,462 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,502 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (430 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,427 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,448 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,365 reviews)
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Where to stay in Sonoma

Average rates range from around $539 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $550 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Sonoma, with prices from $53 to $2,290 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Sonoma are about 41% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Sonoma by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Sonoma

Most booked hotels in Sonoma

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MacArthur Place Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (9.4, 218 reviews)
$502+
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Gaige House
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, 248 reviews)
$236+
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The Estate Yountville
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, 764 reviews)
$683+
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Napa Valley Lodge
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, 625 reviews)
$371+
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Inn at Sonoma, A Four Sisters Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 536 reviews)
$223+
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Cottages on River Road
3 stars
Excellent (9, 1599 reviews)
$122+
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Renting a car in Sonoma

Renting a car in Sonoma costs $58 per day, on average, or $116 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 19% cheaper than airport locations in Sonoma.

Expect to pay $4.43 per gallon in Sonoma (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. The most frequently booked car type in Sonoma is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 69% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Sonoma costs $58 per day, on average, or $116 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 19% cheaper than airport locations in Sonoma.

Expect to pay $4.43 per gallon in Sonoma (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. The most frequently booked car type in Sonoma is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 69% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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