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 3 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Windsor include Alaska Airlines, Qantas Airways and Air Tahiti Nui. 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 37m and costs around $29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fresno, expect to pay about $28 for a 4h 00m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Windsor is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 57 miles from Windsor. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in San Francisco.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Windsor using Greyhound or FlixBus. From Oakland, the bus ride to Windsor takes 25 miles and will cost you around $9. From Reno, the ticket costs about $25 for a journey of 395 miles.

Plane

When flying to Windsor, you’ll arrive at Santa Rosa Sonoma County (STS), which is located 3 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Windsor include Alaska Airlines, Qantas Airways and Air Tahiti Nui. 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 37m and costs around $29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fresno, expect to pay about $28 for a 4h 00m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Windsor is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 57 miles from Windsor. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in San Francisco.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Windsor using Greyhound or FlixBus. From Oakland, the bus ride to Windsor takes 25 miles and will cost you around $9. From Reno, the ticket costs about $25 for a journey of 395 miles.

Airports near Windsor

Airlines serving Windsor

Lufthansa
Good (4,678 reviews)
KLM
Good (845 reviews)
SWISS
Good (950 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,622 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,257 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,582 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,109 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,434 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,983 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,996 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (812 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (934 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,169 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (837 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, 322 reviews)
$252+
Hampton Inn & Suites Windsor - Sonoma Wine Country
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 211 reviews)
$207+
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, 21 reviews)
$788+
UpValley Inn and Hot Springs Ascend Hotel Collection
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 727 reviews)
$230+
Holiday Inn Express Windsor Sonoma Wine Country
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 462 reviews)
$188+

Renting a car in Windsor

Renting a car in Windsor costs $49 per day, on average, or $99 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 40% cheaper than airport locations in Windsor.

Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Windsor is Full-size (Ford Transit 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, 74% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Windsor costs $49 per day, on average, or $99 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 40% cheaper than airport locations in Windsor.

Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Windsor is Full-size (Ford Transit 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, 74% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.