With a population of 5,155, Calistoga is a must-see destination in California, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Calistoga to see all of its attractions.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Calistoga Inn Restaurant & Brewery (1250 Lincoln Ave) and Fleetwood Calistoga (1880 Lincoln Ave) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Picobar - Solage Calistoga (755 Silverado Trail) and Campo (400 Silverado Trl) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Calistoga.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Calistoga in July, when the average temperature is 73.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 93.2 °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 48.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 8.2″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Calistoga, with an average rainfall of 0″.
When flying to Calistoga, you’ll arrive at Santa Rosa Sonoma County (STS), which is located 14 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Calistoga include Alaska Airlines, Qantas Airways and Air Tahiti Nui. The shortest domestic flight to Calistoga departs from Ontario and takes around 1h 20m.
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Calistoga. The train journey from Calistoga 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.
Another option to get to Calistoga is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 55 miles from Calistoga. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in San Francisco.
You can travel by bus to Calistoga using Greyhound or FlixBus. From Oakland, the bus ride to Calistoga takes 25 miles and will cost you around $9. From Reno, the ticket costs about $25 for a journey of 395 miles.
Average rates range from around $344 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $1,043 and up for a 5-star experience.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Calistoga (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 Calistoga is Compact (Hyundai Kona or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Mazda Mazda3 or similar) are, on average, 55% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.