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
$98
1 night at 3-star hotel
Merced in January
Estimated hotel price
$98
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 2 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Merced departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 42m.

Train

The train station in Merced is called Merced, and is located 0.5 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Merced is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 111 miles from Merced. You’ll find branches of Turo and Movly, among others, in San Francisco.

Bus

Merced’s bus station is located 0.3 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Merced, you’ll arrive at Merced Municipal (MCE), which is located 2 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Merced departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 42m.

Train

The train station in Merced is called Merced, and is located 0.5 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Merced is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 111 miles from Merced. You’ll find branches of Turo and Movly, among others, in San Francisco.

Bus

Merced’s bus station is located 0.3 miles from the city center.

Airports near Merced

OAKOakland
FATFresno Airterminal
SJCSan Jose

Airlines serving Merced

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,628 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,008 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,574 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,812 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,092 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,682 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,051 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,506 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,525 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,336 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,448 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,485 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,081 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (178 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,891 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,655 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 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, 432 reviews)
$105+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Merced - Yosemite Natl Pk Area By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 957 reviews)
$97+
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Hampton Inn & Suites Merced
3 stars
Good (7.6, 676 reviews)
$98+
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Applegate Inn
2 stars
Good (6.9, 296 reviews)
$72+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Merced / Yosemite Area
2 stars
Good (6.4, 1720 reviews)
$54+
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Travelodge by Wyndham Merced Yosemite
2 stars
Okay (5.8, 916 reviews)
$62+
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Renting a car in Merced

Renting a car in Merced costs $52 per day, on average, or $157 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $3.33 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 $39.97 and $53.30. The most frequently booked car type in Merced is Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Venue or similar) are, on average, 56% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Merced costs $52 per day, on average, or $157 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $3.33 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 $39.97 and $53.30. The most frequently booked car type in Merced is Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Venue or similar) are, on average, 56% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Merced

Compact SUV

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$31/day

Compact SUV

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$35/day

Compact
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