Windsor travel guide

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You're Going to Love Windsor

With a population of 26.801, Windsor is a must-see destination in California, United States. Windsor deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Windsor

If you’re looking for affordable options, Sweet T’s Restaurant + Bar (9098 Brooks Rd South) and Grata Italian Eatery (186 Windsor River Rd) are great picks.

When to visit Windsor

Windsor in December
Estimated hotel price
$164
1 night at 3-star hotel
Windsor in December
Estimated hotel price
$164
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Windsor

Plane

When flying to Windsor, you’ll arrive at Santa Rosa Sonoma County (STS), which is located 4 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Windsor include Alaska Airlines, Qantas Airways and American Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Windsor departs from Ontario and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Windsor. The train journey from Windsor to Sacramento takes 1h 38m and costs around $29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fresno, expect to pay about $24 for a 3h 58m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Windsor is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 91 km from Windsor. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Fox, among others, in San Francisco.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Windsor, including FlixBus, Busbud and Greyhound. From Sacramento, the bus ride to Windsor takes 201 km and will cost you around $29. From Sacramento, the ticket costs about $29 for a journey of 241 km.

Plane

When flying to Windsor, you’ll arrive at Santa Rosa Sonoma County (STS), which is located 4 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Windsor include Alaska Airlines, Qantas Airways and American Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Windsor departs from Ontario and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Windsor. The train journey from Windsor to Sacramento takes 1h 38m and costs around $29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fresno, expect to pay about $24 for a 3h 58m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Windsor is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 91 km from Windsor. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Fox, among others, in San Francisco.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Windsor, including FlixBus, Busbud and Greyhound. From Sacramento, the bus ride to Windsor takes 201 km and will cost you around $29. From Sacramento, the ticket costs about $29 for a journey of 241 km.

Airports near Windsor

Airlines serving Windsor

Lufthansa
Good (4,669 reviews)
KLM
Good (858 reviews)
SWISS
Good (925 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,491 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,602 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,303 reviews)
Air France
Good (978 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,560 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (475 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,939 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,127 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,791 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (880 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,168 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
LOT
Good (683 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (916 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Windsor

Most booked hotels in Windsor

Golden Haven Hot Springs
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 326 reviews)
$240+
Hampton Inn & Suites Windsor - Sonoma Wine Country
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 216 reviews)
$183+
Dr. Wilkinson's Backyard Resort and Mineral Springs, a Member of Design Hotels
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 164 reviews)
$379+
Solage, Auberge Resorts Collection
4 stars
Excellent (9.4, 20 reviews)
$833+
UpValley Inn and Hot Springs Ascend Hotel Collection
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 714 reviews)
$227+
Holiday Inn Express Windsor Sonoma Wine Country
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 484 reviews)
$179+

Renting a car in Windsor

Renting a car in Windsor costs $87 per day, on average, or $173 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 27% more expensive than at San Francisco.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Windsor (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 Windsor is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Chevrolet Bolt EUV or similar) are, on average, 69% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Windsor costs $87 per day, on average, or $173 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 27% more expensive than at San Francisco.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Windsor (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 Windsor is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Chevrolet Bolt EUV or similar) are, on average, 69% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.