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Where to stay
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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 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 Fresno Yosemite Airport (FAT), which is located 82 km from Mariposa. Fresno Yosemite Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, United Airlines, Hawaiian 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 218 km from Mariposa. You’ll find branches of Turo and Thrifty, 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 82 km from Mariposa. Fresno Yosemite Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, United Airlines, Hawaiian 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 218 km from Mariposa. You’ll find branches of Turo and Thrifty, among others, in San Francisco.

Airports near Mariposa

FATFresno Airterminal
MMHMammoth Lakes
SCKStockton

Airlines serving Mariposa

KLM
Good (1,468 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,841 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,781 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,277 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,133 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,743 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,413 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,543 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,540 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (901 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,800 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,371 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (12,025 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,500 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,730 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,918 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,569 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,569 reviews)
Asiana Airlines
Excellent (506 reviews)
Royal Jordanian
Good (455 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Mariposa

Most booked hotels in Mariposa

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Wildhaven Yosemite Glamping
0 stars
Excellent (9.2, 113 reviews)
$138+
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AutoCamp Yosemite
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 559 reviews)
$190+
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Mariposa Lodge
0 stars
Excellent (8.2, 2245 reviews)
$96+
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Miners Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 4357 reviews)
$85+
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Best Western Plus Yosemite Way Station Motel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 2965 reviews)
$101+
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Yosemite Bug Rustic Mountain Resort
2 stars
Good (7.8, 3922 reviews)
$63+
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Renting a car in Mariposa

Expect to pay $3.37 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 $40.43 and $53.90.

Expect to pay $3.37 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 $40.43 and $53.90.