Car Rental - Santa Rosa

 

Rent a car in Santa Rosa, California and enjoy sun-kissed drives along the open roads of Sonoma County.

We offer a large selection of car rentals at our Santa Rosa Avenue and Charles M. Schulz-Sonoma County Airport collection desks. Choose a large premium sedan with room for the whole family or a classic SUV for easy cruising along the North Bay Area.

Uncover the warm and sultry energy of Santa Rosa by exploring its rolling vineyards, public gardens and wildflower-lined walking trails. The city has plenty of fabulous places to stay, as well as an abundance of delicious eateries – perfect to unwind after exploring in your Santa Rosa car rental. This peaceful city is also only an hours’ drive from vibrant San Francisco, so you can enjoy the best of both worlds.

Reserve your Santa Rosa car rental today with Hertz to discover this balmy and beautiful pocket of northern California.

Santa Rosa Locations

A Quick Guide to Santa Rosa

Luther Burbank Home & Gardens

Luther Burbank Home & Gardens

Visit the home of Luther Burbank, an expert gardener and creator of several hybrid plant species like the Shasta Daisy. You’ll find it on the intersection of Sonoma Avenue and Santa Rosa Avenue. Here, you can park your Santa Rosa car rental and tour Burbank’s exquisite Greek Revival home and over an acre of gardens blooming with unique foliage.

Trione-Annadel State Park

Trione-Annadel State Park

This gorgeous park sits on the northern edge of the Sonoma Valley, covering an impressive 5,092 acres. Explore the network of hiking and biking trails and breathe in the sweet scent of wildflowers from as early as January to summer’s end. Stop by the man-made fishing lake – Lake Ilsanjo – for a catch of black bass and bluegill.

Safari West

Safari West

Drive your Santa Rosa car rental around 10 minutes north out of town for an exotic adventure at Safari West. Take a guided tour across more than 400 acres of land to see giraffes, antelopes and rhinos. You can even arrange a private meet and greet with a cheetah. 

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Rosa

Enjoy modern amenities at this Downtown hotel just moments from Santa Rosa’s Historic District. Stylish rooms feature large flat-screen TVs, sumptuously soft sheets and comfortable armchairs. Enjoy a hot breakfast on-site or get in some laps with the sun on your back in the outdoor pool.

Vintners Resort

Travel just eight minutes from our Santa Rosa Airport car rental lot and relax at this wonderfully intimate resort. Nestled within a vineyard, it’s the perfect escape from the bustle of everyday life, yet still within easy reach of the city. Indulge in luxury treatments at the spa and enjoy fine dining at the hotel’s superb restaurant John Ash & Co.

Farmhouse Inn

For pure indulgence, reserve an elegant suite at Farmhouse Inn. Sink into a deep night’s sleep on a feather bed and soak away the day in a private jetted tub and sauna. The inn features a Michelin-star restaurant, a refreshing outdoor pool and romantic firepits. There’s also free parking on-site for your Santa Rosa rental car.

The Spinster Sisters

This modern American eatery is a local favorite for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Stop by in the morning for a delicious plate of scrambled eggs, bacon, asparagus and buttery toast. For dinner, take your pick of braised short ribs, pan-roasted halibut or Tunisian meatballs. Desserts are both clever and indulgent.

Mac’s Deli and Cafe

Drive just 20 minutes from our Santa Rosa Airport rental car location and indulge in a hearty meal. Mac’s is a traditional Jewish deli and comfort food cafe that has been serving creative sandwiches since 1952. Try classic brisket or pastrami sandwiches topped with pickles, swiss cheese and mustard on rye. For a side, slurp up flavorsome bowls of matzo ball soup.

Ca’Bianca

If you’re looking for a romantic evening, Ca’Bianca exudes the right ambience. This historic 19th century restaurant is delicately decorated with pastel bird cages and ornate mirrors. The kitchen delivers authentic Italian cuisine like pomodoro tagliatelle and fresh mozzarella bruschetta in the airy dining room or on the rose garden terrace.

Driving in and Around Santa Rosa

  • Parking Garage 3 (95404) is a public parking garage on 5th Street in Downtown and is close to many popular restaurants. Simply park your Santa Rosa rental car and get to exploring.
  • Ross and B Street Lot (95401) has around 140 parking spaces for your Santa Rosa car rental, offering easy access to the Old Courthouse Square.
  • On-street parking meters are peppered across the Downtown area and can be paid through the Passport Parking mobile app. So you can park your Santa Rosa rental car and pay on the go.

 

  • US Route 101 (US 101) is a north-south highway serving the states of California, Oregon and Washington, connecting Santa Rosa to San Francisco.
  • California State Route 12 (SR 12) travels east to west across California between San Andreas and Sebastopol. It overlaps with US 101 in Santa Rosa.
  • Santa Rosa-Tagaytay Highway is a 15 mile road running through the city before continuing on to Tagaytay.

 

How to Get From Charles M. Schulz-Sonoma County Airport to Downtown

It should only take you around 20 minutes to get to downtown Santa Rosa with car rental from the airport:

  1. Follow Airport Boulevard west and turn right to stay on this road.
  2. Merge right on to US 101 South.
  3. After six miles, take Exit 489 to Santa Rosa.
  4. Using the right lane, merge on to Davis Street.
  5. Turn right on to 4th Street to reach the heart of Downtown.

 

How to Get From Santa Rosa to San Francisco

Colorful San Francisco is only an hours’ drive away from Santa Rosa by car. From 3rd Street, use the left two lanes to branch on to the US 101 South slip road. Continue with your Santa Rosa rental car along this road for 50 miles. Then turn right on to Divisadero Street, following signs for the Golden Gate Bridge.