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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 Allegiant Air, Southwest, American 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 Movly, 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 Allegiant Air, Southwest, American 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 Movly, among others, in San Francisco.

Airports near Mariposa

FATFresno Airterminal
MMHMammoth Lakes
SCKStockton

Airlines serving Mariposa

Lufthansa
Good (7,407 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,386 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,363 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,957 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,737 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,924 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,923 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,336 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (850 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,145 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,895 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,324 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,435 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,559 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (2,724 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,696 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,531 reviews)
Asiana Airlines
Excellent (481 reviews)
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Where to stay in Mariposa

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Miners Inn and The Monarch Inn.

Where to stay in popular areas of Mariposa

Most booked hotels in Mariposa

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AutoCamp Yosemite
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 546 reviews)
$216+
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Best Western Plus Yosemite Way Station Motel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 2828 reviews)
$127+
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Mariposa Lodge
0 stars
Excellent (8, 2157 reviews)
$126+
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Miners Inn
2 stars
Good (7.9, 4282 reviews)
$85+
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Yosemite Bug Rustic Mountain Resort
3 stars
Good (7.8, 3791 reviews)
$87+
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The Monarch Inn
2 stars
Good (7.8, 3058 reviews)
$135+
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Renting a car in Mariposa

Expect to pay $3.56 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 $42.70 and $56.93.

Expect to pay $3.56 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 $42.70 and $56.93.

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