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.
Where to Eat in Sonoma
If you’re looking for affordable options, Bean and Bottle (1325 Broadway) and HopMonk Tavern - Sonoma (691 Broadway) are great picks.
When to visit Sonoma
How to Get to Sonoma
Plane
When flying to Sonoma, you’ll arrive at Napa County (APC), which is located 11 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Sonoma departs from Ontario and takes around 1h 20m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Sonoma. The train journey from Sonoma to Santa Clara takes 1h 02m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from San Jose, expect to pay about $19 for a 1h 14m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Sonoma is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 35 miles from Sonoma. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Fox, among others, in San Francisco.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Sonoma, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Busbud. From Los Angeles, the bus ride to Sonoma takes 95 miles and will cost you around $22. From Sacramento, the ticket costs about $30 for a journey of 140 miles.
Airlines serving Sonoma
Where to stay in Sonoma
From 5-star hotels such as the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa to great affordable options like the El Dorado Hotel, Sonoma offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $611 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $606 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Sonoma
Most booked hotels in Sonoma
Renting a car in Sonoma
Renting a car in Sonoma costs $55 per day, on average, or $110 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 14% cheaper than airport locations in Sonoma.
Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Sonoma is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Chevrolet Malibu or similar) are, on average, 72% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.