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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
$105
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mariposa in December
Estimated hotel price
$105
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, Alaska 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 Sixt and Turo, 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, Alaska 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 Sixt and Turo, among others, in San Francisco.

Airports near Mariposa

FATFresno Airterminal
MMHMammoth Lakes
SCKStockton

Airlines serving Mariposa

KLM
Good (1,435 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,659 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,618 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,012 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,830 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,059 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,119 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,698 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,448 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,516 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,563 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (885 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,340 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,562 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,488 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,895 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,663 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,620 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,562 reviews)
Asiana Airlines
Excellent (502 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, 555 reviews)
$178+
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5th Street Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1167 reviews)
$83+
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Mariposa Lodge
0 stars
Excellent (8.2, 2233 reviews)
$88+
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Miners Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 4336 reviews)
$62+
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Best Western Plus Yosemite Way Station Motel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 2912 reviews)
$99+
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Yosemite Bug Rustic Mountain Resort
2 stars
Good (7.8, 3903 reviews)
$56+
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Renting a car in Mariposa

Expect to pay $3.26 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 $39.07 and $52.09.

Expect to pay $3.26 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 $39.07 and $52.09.