Calistoga travel guide

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You're Going to Love Calistoga

With a population of 5,155, Calistoga is a must-see destination in California, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Calistoga to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Calistoga

If you’re looking for affordable options, Calistoga Inn Restaurant & Brewery (1250 Lincoln Ave) and Fleetwood Calistoga (1880 Lincoln Ave) are great picks.

When to visit Calistoga

Calistoga in February
Estimated hotel price
$431
1 night at 3-star hotel
Calistoga in February
Estimated hotel price
$431
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Calistoga in July, when the average temperature is 73.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 93.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 37.4 °F, with an average temperature of 48.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 8.2″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Calistoga, with an average rainfall of 0″.

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How to Get to Calistoga

Plane

When flying to Calistoga, you’ll arrive at Santa Rosa Sonoma County (STS), which is located 14 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Calistoga include Alaska Airlines, American Airlines and Japan Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Calistoga departs from Ontario and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Calistoga. The train journey from Calistoga to Sacramento takes 1h 37m and costs around $29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fresno, expect to pay about $28 for a 4h 00m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Calistoga is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 55 miles from Calistoga. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in San Francisco.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Calistoga using Greyhound or FlixBus. From Oakland, the bus ride to Calistoga takes 25 miles and will cost you around $9. From Reno, the ticket costs about $25 for a journey of 395 miles.

Plane

When flying to Calistoga, you’ll arrive at Santa Rosa Sonoma County (STS), which is located 14 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Calistoga include Alaska Airlines, American Airlines and Japan Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Calistoga departs from Ontario and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Calistoga. The train journey from Calistoga to Sacramento takes 1h 37m and costs around $29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fresno, expect to pay about $28 for a 4h 00m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Calistoga is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 55 miles from Calistoga. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in San Francisco.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Calistoga using Greyhound or FlixBus. From Oakland, the bus ride to Calistoga takes 25 miles and will cost you around $9. From Reno, the ticket costs about $25 for a journey of 395 miles.

Airports near Calistoga

Airlines serving Calistoga

Lufthansa
Good (4,680 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (950 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,611 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,255 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,584 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,602 reviews)
Air France
Good (978 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,111 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,436 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,975 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,983 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (811 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (930 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,167 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (837 reviews)
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Where to stay in Calistoga

Average rates range from around $344 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $1,043 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Calistoga

Most booked hotels in Calistoga

Golden Haven Hot Springs
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 322 reviews)
$252+
Hampton Inn & Suites Windsor - Sonoma Wine Country
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 211 reviews)
$207+
Harvest Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 181 reviews)
$380+
Dr. Wilkinson's Backyard Resort and Mineral Springs, a Member of Design Hotels
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 164 reviews)
$379+
Vintners Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 240 reviews)
$213+
Solage, Auberge Resorts Collection
4 stars
Excellent (9.4, 21 reviews)
$788+

Renting a car in Calistoga

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Calistoga (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Calistoga is Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Mazda Mazda3 or similar) are, on average, 56% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Calistoga (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Calistoga is Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Mazda Mazda3 or similar) are, on average, 56% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.