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How to get there
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. Mariposa deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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 Alaska Airlines, Finnair, 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 135 miles from Mariposa. You’ll find branches of Europcar 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 51 miles from Mariposa. Fresno Yosemite Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Alaska Airlines, Finnair, 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 135 miles from Mariposa. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Turo, among others, in San Francisco.

Airports near Mariposa

FATFresno Airterminal
MMHMammoth Lakes
SCKStockton

Airlines serving Mariposa

Lufthansa
Good (7,076 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,344 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,909 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,951 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,598 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,737 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,451 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (792 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,744 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,236 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,576 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,369 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,075 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,282 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,325 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (2,445 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,477 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,699 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,428 reviews)
Asiana Airlines
Excellent (440 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, 513 reviews)
$348+
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Best Western Plus Yosemite Way Station Motel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 2693 reviews)
$218+
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The Yosemite Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1655 reviews)
$137+
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Yosemite Bug Rustic Mountain Resort
2 stars
Excellent (8, 3584 reviews)
$56+
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The Monarch Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8, 2874 reviews)
$162+
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Miners Inn
2 stars
Good (7.9, 4205 reviews)
$149+
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Renting a car in Mariposa

Expect to pay $3.44 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 $41.34 and $55.12.

Expect to pay $3.44 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 $41.34 and $55.12.

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