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
$269
1 night at 3-star hotel
Windsor in December
Estimated hotel price
$269
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 05m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Windsor. The train journey from Windsor to Santa Clara takes 1h 01m and costs around $29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from San Jose, expect to pay about $31 for a 1h 16m trip.

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 Greyhound or FlixBus. From Fresno, the bus ride to Windsor takes 652 km and will cost you around $87. From Los Angeles, the ticket costs about $151 for a journey of 684 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 05m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Windsor. The train journey from Windsor to Santa Clara takes 1h 01m and costs around $29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from San Jose, expect to pay about $31 for a 1h 16m trip.

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 Greyhound or FlixBus. From Fresno, the bus ride to Windsor takes 652 km and will cost you around $87. From Los Angeles, the ticket costs about $151 for a journey of 684 km.

Airports near Windsor

Airlines serving Windsor

Lufthansa
Good (4,699 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,590 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,594 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,267 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (491 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,960 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,435 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,947 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (862 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,168 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (819 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,728 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)
$1,274+
UpValley Inn and Hot Springs Ascend Hotel Collection
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$379+
Calistoga Inn Restaurant and Brewery
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
$214+

Hiring a car in Windsor

Expect to pay $1.69 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 $20.23 and $26.97. The most frequently booked car type in Windsor is Compact (Kia Niro 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, 46% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.69 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 $20.23 and $26.97. The most frequently booked car type in Windsor is Compact (Kia Niro 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, 46% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.