The average price of a 7-day trip to Mariposa is $2,147 for a solo traveler, $3,856 for a couple, and $7,229 for a family of 4. Mariposa hotels range from $120 to $432 per night with an average of $153, while most vacation rentals will cost $260 to $580 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) are between $568 and $871 per person for economy flights and $1,782 to $2,733 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $78 to $169 per person per day for transportation and enjoying local restaurants.
See below for average, budget, and luxury trip costs. You can also look up flight costs from your airport for more tailored flight pricing.
The Cheapest Times to Visit Mariposa, CA, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to FAT and stay in a Mariposa hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- April 16th to May 6th
- August 13th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Mariposa is usually mid to late September.
Average Mariposa Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Mariposa for a week is $1,842-$3,081($263-$440 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $78 to $169 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $384 to $758 for economy
Lodging: $152 to $173 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $156 to $190 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Mariposa for a week is $3,140-$5,248($449-$750 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $156 to $338 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $768 to $1,516 for economy
Lodging: $152 to $173 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $156 to $190 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Mariposa for a week is $5,124-$9,840($732-$1,406 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $312 to $676 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,536 to $3,032 for economy
Lodging: $304 to $346 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $234 to $285 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Mariposa
How cheap can you make a vacation to Mariposa? The cheapest trip to Mariposa is about $173 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 0% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $220 per night. These inexpensive rentals must be booked as early as possible and may not be in the most desirable areas. 1-star hotels are more likely to be available, with rooms starting at around $96.
Even cheaper trips are possible depending on where you live and whether you can drive. Check the cheapest times to fly for more saving ideas.
Budget Solo Traveler
The lowest cost for one person to visit Mariposa for a week is $1,212-$2,822($173-$403 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $36 to $72 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $384 to $758 for economy
Lodging: $96 to $120 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $220 to $260 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Mariposa for a week is $1,848-$4,084($264-$583 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $72 to $144 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $768 to $1,516 for economy
Lodging: $96 to $120 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $220 to $260 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Mariposa for a week is $3,696-$7,544($528-$1,078 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $144 to $288 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,536 to $3,032 for economy
Lodging: $192 to $240 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $308 to $416 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Mariposa cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Mariposa Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Mariposa.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Mariposa for a week is $3,208-$10,567($458-$1,510 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $164 to $304 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $776 to $1,827 for first class
Lodging: $214 to $432 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $580 to $1,102 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Mariposa for a week is $5,132-$14,522($733-$2,075 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $328 to $608 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,552 to $3,654 for first class
Lodging: $214 to $432 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $580 to $1,102 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Mariposa for a week is $10,264-$25,078($1,466-$3,583 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $656 to $1,216 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,104 to $7,308 for first class
Lodging: $428 to $864 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $870 to $1,543 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Mariposa Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Mariposa is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Mariposa due to very high property costs. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Mariposa Lodging Cost by Star Status
The average price for the class of hotel is on the (y) axis. The hotel class (out of 5 stars) is on the (x) axis.
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Prices are based on Mariposa hotel averages and may not reflect current prices. In some cases, we extrapolate prices to estimate costs, and hotels with your desired star rating may not be available.
Vacation Rental Prices
The percent of vacation rentals in the price range is on the left (y) axis. Price range is on the bottom (x) axis.
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There are many options for vacation rentals across many price ranges in Mariposa.
Flight Costs to Mariposa
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $871 average in early August to a low of $568 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $578. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Mariposa our data includes 419 originating airports, and 117 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Mariposa from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $6,971 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like San Diego International (SAN) in San Diego, CA (the United States) at an average of just $199.
Average Flight Cost by Season
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Average Flight Cost by Day of Week
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The cheapest day to fly in is typically Tuesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Mariposa, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $302, so you can easily save about 53% simply by using our free flight guides and booking in advance.
Daily Expenses Budget
Daily vacation expenses vary more based on what you’re interested in doing. A fine dining restaurant with drinks around Mariposa can easily cost $540 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $36 per person. Private tours can cost $1078 per day, but self-guided tours to see the outdoor sights can be free. Costs vary wildly, so recommendations are made based on the cost of living and averages we see for this type of vacation.