Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Merced travel guide

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You're Going to Love Merced

With a population of 78,958, Merced is a must-see destination in California, United States. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Merced has to offer.

Where to Eat in Merced

If you’re looking for affordable options, Vista Ranch and Cellars (7326 E State Highway 140) and Rainbird (609 W Main St) are great picks.

When to visit Merced

Merced in January
Estimated hotel price
$99
1 night at 3-star hotel
Merced in January
Estimated hotel price
$99
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Merced in July, when the average temperature is 77 °F, and the highest can go up to 95 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 37.4 °F, with an average temperature of 44.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 2.6″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Merced, with an average rainfall of 0″.

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How to Get to Merced

Plane

When flying to Merced, you’ll arrive at Merced Municipal (MCE), which is located 3 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Merced departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Merced is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 177 km from Merced. You’ll find branches of Turo and Movly, among others, in San Francisco.

Plane

When flying to Merced, you’ll arrive at Merced Municipal (MCE), which is located 3 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Merced departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Merced is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 177 km from Merced. You’ll find branches of Turo and Movly, among others, in San Francisco.

Airports near Merced

MRYMonterey Regional
FATFresno Airterminal
SJCSan Jose

Airlines serving Merced

Lufthansa
Good (8,216 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,573 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,211 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,550 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,248 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,649 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,653 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,734 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (954 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,182 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,982 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,600 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,432 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,893 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,552 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (236 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,988 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,459 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,910 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,221 reviews)
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Where to stay in Merced

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Merced - Yosemite Natl Pk Area By IHG and FairBridge Inn & Suites Merced/Gateway to Yosemite.

Where to stay in popular areas of Merced

Most booked hotels in Merced

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El Capitan Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 548 reviews)
$110+
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Courtyard by Marriott Merced
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 369 reviews)
$126+
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Hilton Garden Inn Merced
3 stars
Excellent (9, 15 reviews)
$114+
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Hampton Inn & Suites Merced
3 stars
Good (7.8, 717 reviews)
$95+
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Applegate Inn
2 stars
Good (7.4, 304 reviews)
$70+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Merced / Yosemite Area
3 stars
Good (6.5, 1770 reviews)
$53+
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Renting a car in Merced

Renting a car in Merced costs $88 per day, on average, or $264 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $4.43 per gallon in Merced (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $53.15 and $70.86. The most frequently booked car type in Merced is Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Chevrolet Bolt EUV or similar) are, on average, 51% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Merced costs $88 per day, on average, or $264 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $4.43 per gallon in Merced (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $53.15 and $70.86. The most frequently booked car type in Merced is Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Chevrolet Bolt EUV or similar) are, on average, 51% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Merced

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$48/day

Economy

Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$51/day

Intermediate
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