Maricopa travel guide
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You're Going to Love Maricopa
With a population of 43,482, Maricopa is a must-see destination in Arizona, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Maricopa deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Maricopa
If you’re looking for affordable options, Chop Block and Brew - Harrah's Ak-Chin Casino Resort (15406 N Maricopa Rd) and Arroyo Grille at Ak-Chin Southern Dunes Golf Club (48456 W Highway 238) are great picks.
When to visit Maricopa
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Maricopa in July, when the average temperature is 89.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 105.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 32 °F, with an average temperature of 46.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 1.2″. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Maricopa, with an average rainfall of 0″.
How to Get to Maricopa
Plane
Although Maricopa doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport (PHX), which is located 26 miles from Maricopa.
Train
The train station in Maricopa is called Maricopa, and is located 0.1 miles from the city center.
Car
Another option to get to Maricopa is to pick up a car rental from Phoenix, which is about 27 miles from Maricopa. You’ll find branches of NU Car and Sixt, among others, in Phoenix.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Maricopa, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Tornado Bus. From Flagstaff, the bus ride to Maricopa takes 160 miles and will cost you around $65. From Las Vegas, the ticket costs about $41 for a journey of 375 miles.
Airlines serving Maricopa
Where to stay in popular areas of Maricopa
Most booked hotels in Maricopa
Renting a car in Maricopa
Renting a car in Maricopa costs $65 per day, on average, or $130 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 6% more expensive than at Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Maricopa (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Maricopa is Full-size (Nissan Altima or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Luxury rental cars (Hyundai Genesis or similar) are, on average, 17% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.