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
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 Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 2h 20m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Windsor. The train journey from Windsor to Sacramento takes 1h 41m and costs around C$ 23 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fresno, expect to pay about C$ 36 for a 4h 02m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Windsor is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 91 km from Windsor. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Kyte, among others, in San Francisco.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Windsor, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Busbud. From Sacramento, the bus ride to Windsor takes 89 km and will cost you around C$ 40. From Bakersfield, the ticket costs about C$ 60 for a journey of 676 km.
Airlines serving Windsor
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
Renting a car in Windsor
Renting a car in Windsor costs C$ 85 per day, on average, or C$ 170 if you want to rent it for 2 days.
Expect to pay C$ 1.43 per litre in Windsor (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 17.15 and C$ 22.87. 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 Intermediate rental cars (Mazda Mazda3 or similar) are, on average, 68% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.