With a population of 43,482, Maricopa is a must-see destination in Arizona, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Maricopa deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Chop Block and Brew - Harrah's Ak-Chin Casino Resort (15406 N Maricopa Rd) and Arroyo Grille at Ak-Chin Southern Dunes Golf Club (48456 W Highway 238) are great picks.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Maricopa in July, when the average temperature is 89.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 105.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 32 °F, with an average temperature of 46.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 1.2″. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Maricopa, with an average rainfall of 0″.
Although Maricopa doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport (PHX), which is located 26 miles from Maricopa.
The train station in Maricopa is called Maricopa, and is located 0.1 miles from the city center.
Another option to get to Maricopa is to pick up a car rental from Phoenix, which is about 27 miles from Maricopa. You’ll find branches of NU Car and Carzi, among others, in Phoenix.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Maricopa, including FlixBus, Amtrak and Bus. From Tucson, the bus ride to Maricopa takes 110 miles and will cost you around $70. From Flagstaff, the ticket costs about $118 for a journey of 160 miles.
Renting a car in Maricopa costs $54 per day, on average, or $108 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 4% cheaper than airport locations in Maricopa.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Maricopa (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Maricopa is Compact (Class Compact Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Nissan Altima or similar) are, on average, 33% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.