Easy tips

How much does it cost to rent a car in Yosemite National Park?

How much does it cost to rent a car in Yosemite National Park?

Cheap car rentals in Yosemite National Park

Economy $23/day
Standard $33/day
Full-size $26/day
SUV $56/day
Minivan $28/day

What kind of car do I need for Yosemite?

Re: What type of car to drive to Yosemite? Yes, any kind of car is fine. This is a national park, not a remote wilderness. Any dirt areas that you can drive on will be well maintained and can be driven on by any car.

Do you need a car in Yosemite?

Having a car is essential to getting around Yosemite, especially if you’re visiting outside of the summer months, when park shuttles and some of the YARTS routes aren’t running. If you don’t want to drive from the airport to the park, you can take alternative transportation, but it could be a lot more time-consuming.

Can you see Yosemite without a car?

Of all the major national parks in California, Yosemite is probably among the easiest to visit for people without cars.

How do you get to Yosemite by plane?

The closest airport is the Fresno-Yosemite International Airport (FAT), which is about 65 miles south of the park (about a 1½-hour drive). San Francisco International Airport (SFO), Oakland International Airport (OAK) and San Jose International Airport (SJC) are also within driving distance of park.

What airport is near Yosemite National Park?

Commercial Airports Near Yosemite

  • Merced Airport (MCE)
  • Fresno-Yosemite International (FAT)
  • Mammoth Yosemite Airport (MMH)
  • Stockton Metropolitan Airport (SCK)
  • Oakland International (OAK)
  • Sacramento International (SMF)
  • San José International (SJC)
  • San Francisco International (SFO)

Do I need a 4 wheel drive car for Yosemite?

Any time chain controls are in effect, all vehicles must have chains in possession, including four-wheel drive and rental vehicles. You may encounter chain controls even before you enter Yosemite.

Can you just drive into Yosemite?

You can drive your car into and around Yosemite, although some roads are closed from around November through May/June and tire chains may be required on open roads from around October through April (depending on conditions). You can use public transportation to get to and around Yosemite all year.

Can I just drive through Yosemite?

Do you have to pay to drive through Yosemite?

Yosemite National Park has had an entrance fee since 1913. The current rate of $30 per vehicle or $25* per motorcycle has been in effect since 2015. The park is one of 117 in the National Park System that charges an entrance fee. The remaining 300 sites are free to enter.

Can you drive through Yosemite on 120 without a permit?

People can drive through Yosemite without a reservation “The entrance station ranger will provide a time-stamped permit valid for the time needed to travel from entrance to entrance,” park officials said. You must also be in possession of a valid in-park reservation or permit.

Author Image
Ruth Doyle