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On-Base and Off-Base Lodging Options Near Travis Air Force Base

A C-5 with its fuselage open showing Air Mobility Command on the underside at Travis AFB

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Travis Air Force Base sits in Solano County between Fairfield and Suisun City, about 50 miles northeast of San Francisco. It’s home to the 60th Air Mobility Wing and one of the largest air bases on the West Coast.

Whether you’re visiting, passing through, or PCSing in or out — here’s what you need to know about lodging near Travis, including an important note about California hotel pricing.

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Our Hotel Picks Near Travis AFB

The two primary off-base areas are Suisun City (closest to the main gate) and Fairfield (slightly further with more hotel inventory). Both are within 10-15 minutes of the installation. Vacaville is about 20 minutes east if those two are sold out.

Always verify nightly rates before booking — California hotel pricing frequently exceeds the standard government rate. Look for properties advertising government or military rates and ask at check-in, as not all properties advertise it online.

Whole-House Rentals Near Travis AFB

Vacation rental inventory in the Fairfield and Suisun City area is solid. Weekly rates can come in under the standard government lodging rate more reliably than hotels — which makes VRBO a genuinely competitive option at Travis given how tight hotel pricing runs in Northern California. A full kitchen is also a nice creature comfort for longer stays.

If you’re PCSing, VRBO bookings are reimbursable under TLE as long as the nightly rate is at or under the lodging cap. Keep your booking confirmation and get an itemized payment receipt to file with your voucher.

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On-Base Lodging at Travis AFB

Travis AFB operates the Westwind Inn, managed through the Air Force Inns program. Check here first — Travis is a large installation and on-base lodging fills fast, especially May through August.

  • Phone: (707) 424-3521
  • Reservations: Book through the Air Force Inns system or call directly
  • Pet policy: Limited pet-friendly rooms — confirm when booking

If the Westwind Inn is unavailable, get a non-availability confirmation number before booking off base for official travel.

Pet-Friendly Lodging Near Travis AFB

The Hampton Inn in Suisun City accommodates pets, and the La Quinta in Fairfield has no breed restrictions. Call ahead to confirm current policies and fees — California hotels are not always consistent about what’s listed online vs. what’s enforced at check-in.

Pet hotel fees are reimbursable under JTR paragraph 050107 — up to $550 CONUS total per PCS. Keep itemized receipts showing pet fees as a separate line item.

050107. Pet Expenses Due to a PCS

A. Authority Effective January 1, 2024.

1. Eligibility. A Service member or Service member’s dependent on a PCS order with an effective date of January 1, 2024 or later may be authorized reimbursement for the costs related to the relocation of one household pet that arises from a permanent change of station. A household pet is a cat or a dog, owned for personal companionship.

2. CONUS. A Service member or Service member’s dependent may be authorized the reasonable and substantiated cost of mandatory microchipping, boarding fees, hotel service charges, licensing fees at the new PDS, and pet shipping fees if the member flies rather than drives, or the pet is shipped separately from the member. Reimbursement for the actual cost of all expenses is limited to $550 per PCS move.

3. OCONUS. Reimbursement for the actual cost of all necessary expenses is limited to $2,000 per PCS move.

Travis AFB Location Factors You Should Consider

Bay Area cost of living. Travis is close enough to San Francisco that it benefits from the proximity — but it also inherits Bay Area pricing on housing, food, and hotels. Keep this in mind when choosing where to stay, and eventually where to live.

Sacramento proximity. Sacramento is about 45 minutes northeast on I-80 — it’s the closest major city for shopping, medical appointments, and anything you can’t find in Fairfield.

Napa Valley. About 20 minutes west. Worth knowing if you want to explore the area during your stay. Our vote? Treat yourself!

Traffic. I-80 between Fairfield and the Bay Area is one of the heaviest commuter corridors in Northern California. Staying in Suisun City puts you on the right side of that traffic for your daily commute.

PCSing to Travis AFB? Know Your TLE Entitlements

A note on California hotel pricing before you book: rates in Fairfield and Suisun City frequently exceed the standard CONUS lodging cap, especially during summer PCS season.

If you can’t find a property at or under the cap, look for properties listed under FedRooms and book through DTS or call ahead to guarantee the government rate. Keep in mind lodging taxes are reimbursable separately and do not count against you.

TLE Quick Facts — Travis AFB

Authorized TLE days: Up to 21 days CONUS (JTR Table 5-13)

Daily TLE cap: Up to $290/day

Standard PCS lodging cap: $110/night

Pet reimbursement: Up to $550 CONUS (JTR 050107)

Table 5-13. Authorized TLE Locations and Time Limits

TLE authorized for 7 days when moving to a PDS OCONUS from a prior PDS in the CONUS, or reporting to the first PDS OCONUS from a home of record or initial technical school.

TLE authorized for 21 days when reporting to a PDS in the CONUS, or reporting to the first PDS CONUS from a home of record or initial technical school. Days may be split between the old and new PDS locations at the Service member’s discretion.

A Service member and dependent may be reimbursed up to a maximum of $290 per day. TLE is calculated based on the locality per diem rates, the number of dependents and their ages, and the actual lodging expenses.

The amount you receive depends on your household size and the locality per diem rates at your installation. The overall TLE daily cap is $290, covering both lodging and M&IE combined.

Know Your PCS Lodging Entitlements Before You Book

There are two different lodging entitlements on a PCS move:

  • If you’re staying near Travis on the drive between duty stations, your lodging is capped at the standard CONUS rate — currently $110/night.
  • If you’re moving to or from Travis and using TLE, your lodging is based on your family size and the local per diem, up to $290/day total.

For the full picture of what you’re authorized — MALT, per diem, TLE, DLA, pet reimbursements, and more — see our complete PCS entitlements guide. Or plug your move into our free PCS planner to calculate travel days, per diem, and mileage in one shot.

Frequently Asked Questions About Lodging at Travis AFB

The Westwind Inn, operated through the Air Force Inns program. Call (707) 424-3521 or book through the Air Force Inns system.

The standard CONUS lodging rate is $110/night, which factors into your TLE calculation. The overall daily TLE cap is $290, covering both lodging and M&IE. California hotel rates frequently exceed the standard cap — verify rates before booking and ask about government rates at check-in.

Up to 21 days for a CONUS PCS per JTR Table 5-13, split between your losing and gaining installations.

Yes — and at Travis, vacation rentals are worth considering specifically because California hotel rates frequently exceed the standard TLE lodging cap. Weekly VRBO rates in the Fairfield and Suisun City area can come in at or under the $110 cap more reliably than hotels. Attempt on-base lodging first, get a non-availability number if it’s unavailable, then book off base.

Yes — up to $550 CONUS total per PCS under JTR paragraph 050107. Keep itemized receipts showing pet fees as a separate line item.

Suisun City is closest to the main gate. Fairfield has more hotel inventory about 10 minutes further out. Vacaville is 20 minutes east with the best-reviewed hotels in the area.

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