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
AED 604
1 night at 3-star hotel
Windsor in December
Estimated hotel price
AED 604
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 the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 15h 50m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Windsor. The train journey from Windsor to Los Angeles takes 0h 38m and costs around AED 59 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Sacramento, expect to pay about AED 62 for a 1h 41m 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 Dollar and Thrifty, among others, in San Francisco.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Windsor, including FlixBus, Busbud and Greyhound. From Fresno, the bus ride to Windsor takes 475 km and will cost you around AED 250. From Los Angeles, the ticket costs about AED 316 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 the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 15h 50m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Windsor. The train journey from Windsor to Los Angeles takes 0h 38m and costs around AED 59 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Sacramento, expect to pay about AED 62 for a 1h 41m 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 Dollar and Thrifty, among others, in San Francisco.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Windsor, including FlixBus, Busbud and Greyhound. From Fresno, the bus ride to Windsor takes 475 km and will cost you around AED 250. From Los Angeles, the ticket costs about AED 316 for a journey of 684 km.

Airports near Windsor

Airlines serving Windsor

Lufthansa
Good (4,614 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (927 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,451 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,599 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,282 reviews)
Air France
Good (974 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,549 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,930 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,478 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,729 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
TAP Portugal
Good (1,160 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (911 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 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)
AED 3,057+
UpValley Inn and Hot Springs Ascend Hotel Collection
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
AED 793+
Calistoga Inn Restaurant and Brewery
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
AED 490+

Hiring a car in Windsor

Expect to pay AED 3.79 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 AED 45.40 and AED 60.53. The most frequently booked car type in Windsor is Full-size (GMC Yukon 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, 71% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay AED 3.79 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 AED 45.40 and AED 60.53. The most frequently booked car type in Windsor is Full-size (GMC Yukon 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, 71% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.