Introduction
What to do
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 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 217 km from Mariposa. You’ll find branches of Turo and Kyte, 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 217 km from Mariposa. You’ll find branches of Turo and Kyte, among others, in San Francisco.

Airports near Mariposa

Airlines serving Mariposa

KLM
Good (1,481 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,882 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,842 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,366 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,909 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,162 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,559 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (904 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,535 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,551 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,732 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,878 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,376 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,149 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,505 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,905 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,760 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,554 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,578 reviews)
Asiana Airlines
Excellent (507 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Mariposa

Most booked hotels in Mariposa

Wildhaven Yosemite Glamping
0 stars
Excellent (9.2, 122 reviews)
$145+
AutoCamp Yosemite
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 563 reviews)
$197+
Miners Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 4367 reviews)
$106+
Best Western Plus Yosemite Way Station Motel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 2978 reviews)
$158+
Mariposa Lodge
0 stars
Excellent (8.2, 2254 reviews)
$113+
Yosemite Bug Rustic Mountain Resort
2 stars
Good (7.8, 4141 reviews)
$86+

Renting a car in Mariposa

Renting a car in Mariposa costs $90 per day, on average.

Expect to pay $4.28 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 $51.33 and $68.44.

Renting a car in Mariposa costs $90 per day, on average.

Expect to pay $4.28 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 $51.33 and $68.44.