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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 (8,247 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,577 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,238 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,246 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,604 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,650 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,665 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (974 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,246 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,702 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,432 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,985 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,555 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (2,568 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,927 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,456 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,977 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,543 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,314 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
1 star
Excellent (9, 161 reviews)
$149+
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AutoCamp Yosemite
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 602 reviews)
$167+
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Mariposa Lodge
0 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2313 reviews)
$96+
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Best Western Plus Yosemite Way Station Motel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 3092 reviews)
$126+
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Miners Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 4625 reviews)
$82+
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Quality Inn Yosemite Valley Gateway
2 stars
Good (7.9, 2254 reviews)
$117+
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Renting a car in Mariposa

Renting a car in Mariposa costs $41 per day, on average.

Expect to pay $4.81 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 $57.69 and $76.92.

Renting a car in Mariposa costs $41 per day, on average.

Expect to pay $4.81 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 $57.69 and $76.92.