Windsor travel guide

Windsor Tourism | Windsor Guide

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, American Airlines and Finnair. 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 Santa Clara takes 1h 01m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from San Jose, expect to pay about $19 for a 1h 16m 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 Fresno, the bus ride to Windsor takes 405 miles and will cost you around $53. From Burbank, the ticket costs about $49 for a journey of 420 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, American Airlines and Finnair. 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 Santa Clara takes 1h 01m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from San Jose, expect to pay about $19 for a 1h 16m 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 Fresno, the bus ride to Windsor takes 405 miles and will cost you around $53. From Burbank, the ticket costs about $49 for a journey of 420 miles.

Airports near Windsor

Airlines serving Windsor

Lufthansa
Good (4,697 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,586 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,598 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,269 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (491 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,599 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,957 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,437 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,935 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (224 reviews)
Finnair
Good (863 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,170 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (820 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,725 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, 324 reviews)
$240+
Hampton Inn & Suites Windsor - Sonoma Wine Country
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 213 reviews)
$204+
Dr. Wilkinson's Backyard Resort and Mineral Springs, a Member of Design Hotels
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 165 reviews)
$387+
Solage, Auberge Resorts Collection
4 stars
Excellent (9.4, 21 reviews)
$774+
UpValley Inn and Hot Springs Ascend Hotel Collection
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 724 reviews)
$232+
Holiday Inn Express Windsor Sonoma Wine Country
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 463 reviews)
$174+

Renting a car in Windsor

Renting a car in Windsor costs $41 per day, on average, or $82 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 68% 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, 73% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Windsor costs $41 per day, on average, or $82 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 68% 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, 73% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.