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Car rental at Santa Rosa Sonoma County Airport

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Top tips for renting a car at Santa Rosa Sonoma County airport

  • With so many car rental companies to choose from, a car rental at Santa Rosa Sonoma County Airport (STS) is a cheap and convenient way to get from the airport to downtown Sonoma. A car rental will give you the flexibility of getting to other parts of the city, especially if you’re interested in exploring major attractions, such as Sonoma State Historical Park, Charles Schulz Museum, the hot springs at Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa, and wine tasting at Enoteca Della Santina.
  • Car rentals are preferred to the public transportation options from the airport since public options usually experience delays. The many drop-off locations may delay your journey to downtown Sonoma. Typically, taking a shuttle or a train to downtown Sonoma will take you at least 2h, while driving yourself from the airport will take you 43min. Moreover, while there is a wide range of public transportation options at the airport’s transportation area located directly in front of the terminal building, the car rental hall is in the terminal building, and renting a car means you can head to your destination directly and take a shorter time.
  • Once you are ready to return your car rental at Santa Rosa Sonoma County Airport, you can return it to your respective car rental location. If you’re returning a car at Santa Rosa Sonoma County Airport due to an early flight, you may avoid any delays by dropping your car keys at designated key drop boxes available at your respective returning area, allowing you to catch your flight quickly and conveniently.
  • Santa Rosa Sonoma County Airport experiences busy times like any other major city airport. This congestion is experienced during the morning and evening hours when most people are headed to and returning from work. Therefore, the airport road is most congested between these two rush hour periods, and it would not be easy to return your Santa Rosa Sonoma County car rental during these times. If you wish to make your return process smooth, you should avoid dropping off your car rental during the rush hours and instead drop it off at the less busy times.
  • Book your rental car at Santa Rosa Sonoma County airport at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price

FAQs about renting a car at Santa Rosa Sonoma County airport

  • What type of documentation is required to rent a car at Santa Rosa Sonoma County Airport?

    When reserving a car rental at Santa Rosa Sonoma County Airport, you need to be at least 21 years old. Keep in mind that you’ll be required to have a valid driver’s license. Additionally, a major credit card or debit card in your name will be required for payment. Individuals with learners’ or instructional permits will not be eligible to rent a car at the airport. However, a spouse or domestic partner is the only one permitted as an additional driver on a rental car secured with a debit card.

  • Which rental car companies are easiest to return a car to Santa Rosa Sonoma County Airport?

    The car rental companies with the most straightforward process to return the car at Santa Rosa Sonoma County Airport include Enterprise, Avis, Hertz, National, and Budget because their rental counters are located inside the main terminal building. When returning your car rental, park it at the designated company’s return lot and place the keys in the drop-box in your company’s rental counter inside the terminal building.

  • What kinds of amenities are available at Santa Rosa Sonoma County Airport car rental hall?

    Santa Rosa Sonoma County Airport car rental hall is situated right inside the terminal building, thus making it convenient for travelers looking for car rentals at STS. At the rental counter, you will have access to several amenities, including mobile charging stations to keep all your devices juiced before getting on the road. They also offer restrooms, including wheelchair-accessible bathrooms, and vending machines should you need to grab a quick bite before driving off in your Santa Rosa Sonoma County Airport car rental.

  • Which car rental companies will pick you up at Santa Rosa Sonoma County airport?

    Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Santa Rosa Sonoma County airport to off-airport locations include Avis, Budget, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Hertz, National, and Sixt.

Santa Rosa Sonoma County Airport car rental reviews and directory

Ace

6.2

Cleanliness

5.6

Comfort

6.1

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.0

Value for money

6.1

One location in Santa Rosa Sonoma County Airport

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2200 Airport Blvd

+1 707 568 3387

Monday08:00 - 23:00
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4.0 Mediocre

Jul 2024

KAYAK
We rented a “luxury” vehicle. It said BMW of like model. The car was a 2016 Mitsubishi outlander. It smelt of cigarette, the AC didn’t blow cold air and there wasn’t even a back up camera. I was really disappointed. We ended up trading it for a van that had over 140,000 miles on it. The upside was the employee at the counter was amazing. She was really kind, felt personable. She helped me get to the car with my two kids and the it car seats. She was really responsive when I called her. She made the experience better.

4.0 Mediocre

Feb 2024

KAYAK
The car was half tank and I have to returned full tank car making noise and I had to be putting air in the tires.

2.0 Poor

Jan 2024

KAYAK
Letting me know when I’m booking the car I cannot go out of state would be helpful. It’s really inconvenient when you show up to the counter after planning a trip for months and you then get told the car cannot go out of state. Poor advertisement at its best.

7.6 Good

Nov 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Car was clean and in good condition

Cons:

No sign about where to drop off keys and the number left at the desk went to voicemail from which we never heard back. Fortunately someone finally informed us the drop box was outside. The attendant from pickup may have told us but it would be helpful to have a sign at the desk.

2.0 Poor

Oct 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

The guy I picked the car up from was friendly and helpful. I declined insurance and I appreciate that he did not push it.

Cons:

However, the car reeked of cigarettes after about 3 miles down the road, so I assume they cleaned the interior to eliminate the smell but not the air filter. That was kinda gross but not that big of a deal. The big deal was after I returned the car. I returned it an hour earlier than the deadline stated on the contract, but then got an email with an invoice stating I owed $20 for a late fee and I'm still trying to figure that one out. On top of that I was quoted $75 online, but then that jumped up to $99 inexplicably when I picked it up. I will update this to a better score if they fix the inaccurate bill but so far I am pretty disappointed.

10.0 Wonderful

Mar 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Ana was wonderful and explained everything. Extremely easy rental. Even offered a refund if I needed to cancel since I cancelled my vacation due to the coronavirus lock down.

1 out of 8

Avis

8.7

Very good

11 reviews
Best rated

Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

8.5

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.7

Value for money

8.7

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2266 Airport Boulevard

+1 707 571 0465

Monday21:00 - 22:3008:30 - 20:00
Tuesday08:30 - 20:0021:00 - 22:30
Wednesday08:30 - 20:0021:00 - 22:30
Thursday08:30 - 20:0021:00 - 22:30
Friday08:30 - 20:0021:00 - 22:30
Saturday09:30 - 18:0020:00 - 22:30
Sunday20:00 - 22:3009:30 - 18:00
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2.0 Poor

Oct 2022

KAYAK
Canceled reservation.

10.0 Wonderful

Apr 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

The up grade do to my rental car not being there.

Cons:

Nothing fast professional service

10.0 Wonderful

May 2022

KAYAK
Quick and friendly service. The mini van was clean and met our needs perfectly.

10.0 Wonderful

Aug 2021

KAYAK
Drop off at LAX was a BREEZE. They even offered to drive us straight to Departures because we had so much luggage. I was pleasantly surprised by the whole experience.

7.9 Good

Jul 2021

KAYAK
Pickup a bit confusing but drop off in San Francisco excellent. Car a bit tired but these days you take what you get!

1 out of 2

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.0

Very good

3 reviews

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.0

Value for money

8.0

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2200 Airport Blvd

+1 707 570 3600

Monday08:00 - 23:00
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4.0 Mediocre

May 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Quick service

Cons:

I was given a half full tank but the paper work I received said full. I didn’t notice until I returned the car and the final invoice included a $67 fuel charge. Annoying as hell.

1 out of 1

Budget

7.1

Cleanliness

8.1

Comfort

7.7

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.1

Value for money

6.7

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2266 Airport Boulevard

+1 707 528 2195

Monday21:00 - 22:3008:30 - 20:00
Tuesday21:00 - 22:3008:30 - 20:00
Wednesday21:00 - 22:3008:30 - 20:00
Thursday08:30 - 20:0021:00 - 22:30
Friday21:00 - 22:3008:30 - 20:00
Saturday09:30 - 18:0020:00 - 22:30
Sunday20:00 - 22:3009:30 - 18:00
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10.0 Wonderful

Dec 2023

KAYAK
Great experience. The gentlemen behind the counter was incredibly fast, nice and easy to deal with.

2.0 Poor

Mar 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

the car was fine. no one was at the drop off location when I returned the car. now budget keeps calling saying i never returned the car. I did though. this is stupid.

Cons:

customer service: i returned the car and now budget wont stop calling saying I never returned it. !! rediculous.

8.0 Very good

Oct 2019

KAYAK

Pros:

Quick, easy and as simple as it should be.

Cons:

I spoke with the representative at STS and confirmed that there wasn’t a fee to drop the car in San Fran at a different location. I picked the car up and noon and told him we were escaping the fires and dropping the car off today. We go to San Fran a couple of hours later. The office had closed at 1pm and the valet at the hotel told me there was a $25-$35 charge?

4.0 Mediocre

Aug 2023

KAYAK
The rental vehicle had nearly bald front tires. (Gray Kia Soul with Utah plates: U198PN.) If I had noticed at the rental lot (Sonoma County Airport) I would have insisted on a different vehicle. It was irresponsible for the company to rent a vehicle with tires in that condition. The rear tires were fine so probably the tires had not been rotated front-to-rear on a correct schedule, and no one had bothered to check the tires despite the vehicle having 35k miles on it.

2.0 Poor

Jul 2022

KAYAK
I had two reservations with Budget - one immediately following the other because of a change of plans. In order for me to "modify" and consolidate the reservations into one, Budget said I would have to pay approximately $300 more. The modification would have saved not only me time and convenience, it would have done the same for Budget employees. This is for using the car for the same number of days (5). I left my phone number and e-mail with the Budget agent and asked that a supervisor review this. I never heard anything.

10.0 Wonderful

Apr 2022

KAYAK
Santa Rosa Airport is small, friendly and easy to navigate. Expensive.

1 out of 4

Hertz

6.0

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

6.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.0

Value for money

5.0

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2200 Airport Blvd

+1 707 202 6434

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2.0 Poor

Apr 2023

KAYAK
Hello, I have been trying to reach someone in regards to my car rental. When I arrived at the airport there was no one at the Hertz car rental desk. When I asked another employee, I was told they already left for the day. I then had to scramble to rent another vehicle. I'm very disappointed, I was told all car renal companies are to stay open until the last flight lands which was clearly not the case. I would therefore like to request a refund.

1 out of 1

National

4.9

Mediocre

2 reviews

Cleanliness

4.9

Comfort

4.9

Pick-up/Drop-off

4.9

Value for money

4.9

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2200 Airport Blvd

+1 707 570 3600

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Sixt

7.3

Good

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2200 Airport Boulevard

+1 707 523 1676

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NextCar

4.9

Mediocre

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2200 Airport Boulevard

+1 707 827 1400

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Easirent

4.7

Mediocre

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Sonoma County Airport

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Ace Rent-a-Car

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Charles Schulz Sonoma Airport

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Ace Rental Cars

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2200 Airport Blvd

+1 707 568 3387

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Sunnycars

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2200 Airport Boulevar

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62 travelers who rented a car in Santa Rosa Sonoma County Airport gave the car agency they used an average rating of 5.5

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