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.
Activities & attractions in Santa Rosa
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
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″.
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, American Airlines and Finnair. The shortest domestic flight to Santa Rosa departs from Ontario and takes around 1h 20m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Santa Rosa. The train journey from Santa Rosa 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 15m trip. 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 Kyte and Sixt, among others, in San Francisco.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Santa Rosa, including Greyhound, FlixBus and CoachRun. From Coral Hills, the bus ride to Santa Rosa takes 45 miles and will cost you around $18. From Reno, the ticket costs about $52 for a journey of 395 miles. 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.
Airlines serving Santa Rosa
Where to stay in popular areas of Santa Rosa
Most booked hotels in Santa Rosa
Renting a car in Santa Rosa
Renting a car in Santa Rosa costs $79 per day, on average, or $158 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 Hertz branch at 1089 Santa Rosa Avenue, which is 1 mile from the city center.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 13% more expensive than at San Francisco.
Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Santa Rosa is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Honda Civic or similar) are, on average, 66% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Santa Rosa
Supplier choice
5 Adults, 5 Bags
$39/day
Standard
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$41/day