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.

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
$270
1 night at 3-star hotel
Windsor in December
Estimated hotel price
$270
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 centre. The shortest flight to Windsor from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 12h.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Windsor.

Car

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

Bus

You can travel by bus to Windsor using FlixBus or Greyhound. From Sacramento, the bus ride to Windsor takes 225 km and will cost you around $51. From Sacramento, the ticket costs about $51 for a journey of 249 km.

Plane

When flying to Windsor, you’ll arrive at Santa Rosa Sonoma County (STS), which is located 4 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Windsor from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 12h.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Windsor.

Car

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

Bus

You can travel by bus to Windsor using FlixBus or Greyhound. From Sacramento, the bus ride to Windsor takes 225 km and will cost you around $51. From Sacramento, the ticket costs about $51 for a journey of 249 km.

Airports near Windsor

Airlines serving Windsor

Lufthansa
Good (4,666 reviews)
KLM
Good (853 reviews)
SWISS
Good (941 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,530 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,618 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,306 reviews)
Air France
Good (985 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,582 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (485 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,960 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,122 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,469 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,849 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (870 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,174 reviews)
LOT
Good (684 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (924 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (827 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
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Where to stay in Windsor

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn & Suites Windsor - Sonoma Wine Country and Holiday Inn Express Windsor Sonoma Wine Country.

Where to stay in popular areas of Windsor

Most booked hotels in Windsor

Solage, Auberge Resorts Collection
4 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
$1,301+
UpValley Inn and Hot Springs Ascend Hotel Collection
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$384+
Calistoga Inn Restaurant and Brewery
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
$196+

Hiring a car in Windsor

Expect to pay $1.71 per litre in Windsor (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $20.52 and $27.36. The most frequently booked car type in Windsor is Intermediate (Mazda Mazda3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice car hire (Class Special Car or similar) is, on average, 72% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.71 per litre in Windsor (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $20.52 and $27.36. The most frequently booked car type in Windsor is Intermediate (Mazda Mazda3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice car hire (Class Special Car or similar) is, on average, 72% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.