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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Mariposa travel guide

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You're Going to Love Mariposa

With a population of 2,173, Mariposa is a must-see destination in California, United States. Consider staying at least one whole day in Mariposa to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Mariposa

Mariposa in December
Estimated hotel price
$101
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mariposa in December
Estimated hotel price
$101
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Mariposa in August, when the average temperature is 82.4 °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 35.6 °F, with an average temperature of 42.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 6.4″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Mariposa, with an average rainfall of 0″.

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How to Get to Mariposa

Plane

Although Mariposa doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Merced Municipal (MCE), which is located 53 km from Mariposa. Fresno Yosemite Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, United Airlines, Alaska Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Mariposa departs from Los Angeles and takes around 1h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Mariposa is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 217 km from Mariposa. You’ll find branches of Turo and Movly, among others, in San Francisco.

Plane

Although Mariposa doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Merced Municipal (MCE), which is located 53 km from Mariposa. Fresno Yosemite Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, United Airlines, Alaska Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Mariposa departs from Los Angeles and takes around 1h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Mariposa is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 217 km from Mariposa. You’ll find branches of Turo and Movly, among others, in San Francisco.

Airports near Mariposa

FATFresno Airterminal
SCKStockton
MCEMerced Municipal

Airlines serving Mariposa

Lufthansa
Good (8,164 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,550 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,129 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,019 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,483 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,259 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,628 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (950 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,049 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,743 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,640 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,402 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,427 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,724 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,521 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,468 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,967 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,882 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,263 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,559 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Mariposa

Most booked hotels in Mariposa

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Mariposa Lodge
0 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2290 reviews)
$140+
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Best Western Plus Yosemite Way Station Motel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 3053 reviews)
$168+
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The Yosemite Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1797 reviews)
$153+
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Miners Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 4479 reviews)
$132+
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Yosemite Bug Rustic Mountain Resort
1 star
Good (7.8, 4191 reviews)
$132+
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The Monarch Inn
2 stars
Good (7.8, 3233 reviews)
$145+
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Renting a car in Mariposa

Expect to pay $4.24 per gallon in Mariposa (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $50.88 and $67.83.

Expect to pay $4.24 per gallon in Mariposa (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $50.88 and $67.83.