Car Rental at Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County Airport
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Cheapest Car Rental Rates
Compact
Nissan Versa
or similar
$48.33
per day
Intermediate
Toyota Corolla Sedan
or similar
$49.40
per day
Standard SUV
Ford Edge
or similar
$61.05
per day
Economy
Kia Rio
or similar
$65.05
per day
Most Popular Car Rental Deals
Full-size
Toyota Camry
or similar
$219.60
per day
Premium
Audi A3
or similar
$54.94
per day
Standard Elite SUV
Audi Q3
or similar
$61.52
per day
Luxury
Audi A4
or similar
$62.43
per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 8:26 PM on 11/15/24. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel Information
Languages
English, Spanish
Currency
USD
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+1
Average car rental price
$78 per day
Average car rental length
4 days
Speed limit within town
40 - 48 km/h or 25 - 30 mph
Speed limit out of town
88 - 104 km/h or 55 - 65 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.08%
Average gas price
$1.35 per liter or $5.11 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.21 per liter or $4.58 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.52 per liter or $5.75 per gallon
Airport travel guide
Sonoma County Airport is also known as Santa Rosa Airport and Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County Airport, named after a famous cartoonist from Sonoma County.
Top international routes
- Los Angeles
- Portland
- Phoenix
- Seattle/Tacoma
- San Francisco
- San Diego
Main airlines
Alaska Airlines, Sun Country Airlines, American Eagle, and United Express
Terminals
The single airport terminal serves all departures and arrivals.
Location
Sonoma County Airport is about 7 mi (11 km) northwest of Santa Rosa, the largest city and county seat of Sonoma County, and about 62 mi (100 km) from San Francisco. Airport Boulevard, Redwood Highway, and College Avenue are the main roads connecting the airport to Santa Rosa.
Most popular types of rental car
- Convertibles - from $63 per day
- Large cars - from $48 per day
- Medium cars - from $48 per day
- Vans - from $78 per day
- Premium cars - from $55 per day
- Small cars - from $52 per day
- SUVs - from $52 per day
Car rental desks
Some are in the baggage claim area, while others have facilities nearby and can be reached with a free shuttle bus. The exact location of your car rental provider's desk will be listed on your Confirmation Voucher.
Services and facilities
Although the airport is quite small, you’ll find a food kiosk, vending machines, a steakhouse, sushi bar, ATMs, pay mobile device charging kiosks, a lost and found office, a pet relief area, and art exhibitions. The airport offers free Wi-Fi. Some of the airport facilities are equipped for travelers with reduced mobility; special assistance is also offered, but make sure to contact your airline in advance if you’d like this service.
Nearest gas station
Royal Petroleum gas station at 3530 Regional Parkway, Santa Rosa, is right next to Sonoma County Airport and can be reached in about three minutes. There are other gas stations near the airport and on the way to Santa Rosa.
Popular one-way rentals
- San Francisco (62 mi / 100 km)
- San Jose (113 mi / 182 km)
- Sacramento (105 mi / 169 km)
Fact checked by
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Airport info
Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County Airport (STS)
- IATA: STS
- ICAO: KSTS
- Name: Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County Airport (STS)
- Distance from city: 6 miles / 9.7 km
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Map of Car Rental Locations
When are car rental prices the lowest at Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County Airport?
The cost of renting a car at Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County Airport varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.
Average rental costs per day at Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County Airport
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County Airport is January — when rental costs average $43.93 per day. This is 35% cheaper than the yearly average and 57% cheaper than renting a car in August (when prices average $102.08 per day).
This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.
This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.
For how long do renters keep their vehicles at Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County Airport?
How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in December the average rental period is 7 days, while in January, the average rental period is only 3 days.
Average number of rental days at Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County Airport
What is the most popular time of year to rent a car at Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County Airport?
Based on how many users search for a car in at Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County Airport, travelers are most likely to rent a car in January, while they are least likely to rent in in March.
Monthly searches at Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
Car rental information
| Popular suppliers | Ace Rent a car, Hertz, NextCar |
| Popular car categories | Large cars, Small cars, Medium cars, Vans |
| Lowest price | $48 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | Enterprise |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ace Rent a car | Kia Rio | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
| Ace Rent a car | Hyundai Accent | 4 | 1 | Medium cars |
| Ace Rent a car | Toyota Corolla | 4 | 3 | Large cars |
| Ace Rent a car | Toyota Camry | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
| Ace Rent a car | Chrysler Pacifica | 4 | 4 | Vans |
| Ace Rent a car | Hyundai Accent | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Ace Rent a car | BMW X1 | 4 | 3 | SUVs |
| Ace Rent a car | Hyundai Santa Fe | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Hertz | Mazda 3 | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
| NextCar | Toyota Corolla | 4 | 3 | Large cars |
Car Rental Statistics
Highest-rated company
Enterprise
8.4 / 10
Lowest-rated company
Ace Rent a car
6.4 / 10
Total rental companies
7
Average daily price
$77.79
Lowest daily price
$48.33
Total cars available
244
Top 7 suppliers at Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County Airport in 2024
Enterprise
+17075703600
2200 Airport Blvd, Santa Rosa, CA 95403
$48 - $138
Working hours
Mon:09:00 - 23:00
Tue:09:00 - 23:00
Wed:09:00 - 23:00
Thu:09:00 - 23:00
Fri:09:00 - 23:00
Sat:09:00 - 23:00
Sun:09:00 - 23:00
National
+17075703600
2200 Airport Blvd, Santa Rosa, CA 95403
$49 - $357
Working hours
Mon:09:00 - 23:00
Tue:09:00 - 23:00
Wed:09:00 - 23:00
Thu:09:00 - 23:00
Fri:09:00 - 23:00
Sat:09:00 - 23:00
Sun:09:00 - 23:00
Hertz
+17072026434
2200 Airport Blvd, Santa Rosa, CA 95403, United States
$49 - $357
Working hours
Mon:08:00 - 22:00
Tue:08:00 - 22:00
Wed:08:00 - 22:00
Thu:08:00 - 22:00
Fri:08:00 - 22:00
Sat:08:00 - 22:00
Sun:08:00 - 22:00
Avis
+17075710465
Sonoma County Airport, 2266 Airport Blvd,
Santa Rosa, CA, 95403, United States
$51 - $67
Working hours
Mon:21:00 - 22:30
Tue:21:00 - 22:30
Wed:21:00 - 22:30
Thu:21:00 - 22:30
Fri:21:00 - 22:30
Sat:20:00 - 22:30
Sun:20:00 - 22:30
Budget
+17075282195
2266 Airport Boulevard
$62 - $75
Working hours
Mon:21:00 - 22:30
Tue:21:00 - 22:30
Wed:21:00 - 22:30
Thu:21:00 - 22:30
Fri:21:00 - 22:30
Sat:20:00 - 22:30
Sun:20:00 - 22:30
NextCar
+17078271400
2200 Airport Blvd, Santa Rosa, CA 95403
$62 - $75
Working hours
Mon:08:00 - 23:15
Tue:08:00 - 23:15
Wed:08:00 - 23:15
Thu:08:00 - 23:15
Fri:08:00 - 23:15
Sat:08:00 - 23:15
Sun:08:00 - 23:15
+17075683387
2200 Airport Blvd
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
$179 - $304
Working hours
Mon:08:00 - 23:00
Tue:08:00 - 23:00
Wed:08:00 - 23:00
Thu:08:00 - 23:00
Fri:08:00 - 23:00
Sat:08:00 - 23:00
Sun:08:00 - 23:00
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