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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 January
Estimated hotel price
$99
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mariposa in January
Estimated hotel price
$99
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 Fresno Yosemite Airport (FAT), which is located 51 miles from Mariposa. Fresno Yosemite Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Japan Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Mariposa departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 42m.

Car

Another option to get to Mariposa is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 135 miles from Mariposa. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in San Francisco.

Plane

Although Mariposa doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Fresno Yosemite Airport (FAT), which is located 51 miles from Mariposa. Fresno Yosemite Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Japan Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Mariposa departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 42m.

Car

Another option to get to Mariposa is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 135 miles from Mariposa. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in San Francisco.

Airports near Mariposa

FATFresno Airterminal
MMHMammoth Lakes
SCKStockton

Airlines serving Mariposa

KLM
Good (1,406 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,541 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,993 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,487 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,775 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,001 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,998 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,482 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,394 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,661 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (862 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,378 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,214 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,333 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,467 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,872 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,596 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,674 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,561 reviews)
Asiana Airlines
Excellent (483 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Mariposa

Most booked hotels in Mariposa

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AutoCamp Yosemite
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 554 reviews)
$250+
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Mariposa Lodge
0 stars
Excellent (8.2, 2212 reviews)
$112+
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Best Western Plus Yosemite Way Station Motel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 2870 reviews)
$128+
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Miners Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8, 4309 reviews)
$80+
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The Monarch Inn
2 stars
Good (7.8, 3115 reviews)
$122+
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Quality Inn Yosemite Valley Gateway
2 stars
Good (7.8, 2112 reviews)
$90+
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Renting a car in Mariposa

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51.

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