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Major city · United States

Manti

One night in Manti covers the temple, the tabernacle and the pioneer sites; add a second only for Maple Canyon climbing or Palisade State Park.

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Manti is a small Sanpete Valley town of about 3,300 people, built around the LDS temple on Temple Hill and named for a city in the Book of Mormon. It works as a half-day stop on a Highway 89 drive between Nephi and Richfield, or as a base for Maple Canyon climbing and Palisade State Park. Most travellers see it in a few hours.

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Weather
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Currency
USD
Best months
May–Jun, Sep–Oct
avoid Jul–Aug (hot, dry), Dec–Feb (cold, snow)
Airports
SLC · PVU
Nights
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Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
  • North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
  • North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
  • North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
  • United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
  • United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
  • United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
  • United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
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  • Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Manti911 ▾

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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Manti, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • Coffee$3–5
  • Sit-down mealSit-down meal for oneTipping 18–22% expected.$15–25
  • Street or quick mealPizza slice or sandwich$8–14
  • SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week$10–25
  • Budget bedState park campsite, a night, per roomUS$25
  • Mid-range bedSmall-town motel room, a night, per roomUS$120
  • High-end bedSmall-town motel room, a night, per roomUS$180

A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$70 · Mid US$130 · High US$220

Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →

DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Manti Utah TempleManti TabernaclePioneer Dugout MonumentMaple Canyon climbingPalisade State Park
Airports
SLC Salt Lake City International (About 2 h 15 min by car via I-15 and US-89; no direct bus to Manti) · PVU Provo Municipal (Smaller airport; about 1 h 45 min by car)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Avoid

    3°C (37°F)

  2. Feb

    Avoid

    6°C (43°F)

  3. Mar

    not flagged

    12°C (54°F)

  4. Apr

    not flagged

    17°C (63°F)

  5. May

    Best

    22°C (72°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    28°C (82°F)

  7. Jul

    Avoid

    32°C (90°F)

  8. Aug

    Avoid

    31°C (88°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    26°C (79°F)

  10. Oct

    Best

    18°C (64°F)

  11. Nov

    not flagged

    10°C (50°F)

  12. Dec

    Avoid

    4°C (39°F)

Best: May–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug, Dec–Feb. Month by month →

Warmest Jul (32°C (90°F)), coolest Jan (−9°C (16°F) low), wettest Mar (7 rain days), driest Jun (5). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Manti: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Jan

3°C (37°F)

−9°C (16°F)

6 rd

Feb

6°C (43°F)

−7°C (19°F)

6 rd

Mar

12°C (54°F)

−3°C (27°F)

7 rd

Apr

17°C (63°F)

1°C (34°F)

7 rd

May

22°C (72°F)

5°C (41°F)

7 rd

Jun

28°C (82°F)

9°C (48°F)

5 rd

Jul

32°C (90°F)

13°C (55°F)

6 rd

Aug

31°C (88°F)

12°C (54°F)

7 rd

Sep

26°C (79°F)

7°C (45°F)

5 rd

Oct

18°C (64°F)

1°C (34°F)

5 rd

Nov

10°C (50°F)

−4°C (25°F)

5 rd

Dec

4°C (39°F)

−9°C (16°F)

6 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

A car is the practical way to reach Manti and to see Maple Canyon or Palisade State Park. In town, Main Street and the temple block are walkable in 10–15 minutes. There is no local bus service.

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Maple Canyon

go

Door to door: About 30–40 min

Drive west on Highway 116 toward Moroni, then canyon road

Conglomerate sport climbing; bring your own gear and water.

Palisade State Park

go

Door to door: About 15–20 min

Drive west from Manti on Highway 116

Golf, fishing, swimming and canoeing; day-use fee applies.

Ephraim and Snow College

go

Door to door: About 20 min

US-89 north

Small college town with cafés and a historic main street.

Richfield

go

Door to door: About 1 h

US-89 south to I-70

Larger town for supplies, fuel and chain motels.

Nephi

go

Door to door: About 1 h 15 min

US-89 north to Highway 132, then I-15

I-15 junction; useful if you are heading to Salt Lake City or Provo.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Main Street (N and S)

Motels, the country village motel and the historic city hall; walkable to the tabernacle and temple.

Temple Hill area

Quiet residential streets near the temple and tabernacle; best for early-morning temple visits.

Palisade State Park

Camping and cabins by the reservoir, about 15 min west; book ahead in summer.

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
$70–110 excl. bed
Mid
$110–180 excl. bed
High
$180+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Small-town motel room1 × 1 night × US$120US$120
Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$130US$260
Rental car, one day1 × US$60US$60
Fuel, about 150 km of driving1 × US$20US$20
eSIM, about a week of data2 × US$15US$30
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurgeUS$49
Trip total≈ US$270 per person per day, bed includedUS$539

2026 estimate in US dollars; sales tax added at checkout. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

Coffee$3–5
Pizza slice or sandwich$8–14
Sit-down meal for oneTipping 18–22% expected.$15–25
Motel room, one night2026 estimate; higher in summer.$80–180
State park day-use fee$10–20 per vehicle
eSIM or data SIM, about a week$10–25

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Manti is a quiet, low-crime small town. The real risks are summer heat, rattlesnakes off-trail in the hills, and long drives on rural highways with patchy cell coverage — carry water and fuel up before you leave.
  • Summer afternoons reach the mid-30s °C; carry water on any hike.
  • Rattlesnakes are present in the surrounding hills and canyon country — watch your step off-trail.
  • Cell coverage is patchy in Maple Canyon and on back roads; download maps before you leave town.
  • Many businesses close on Sunday.

Emergency numbers

Police, fire, ambulance
911
Manti City offices (non-emergency)
+1 435 835-2401

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Emergency

  • Police, fire, ambulance911
  • Manti City offices (non-emergency)+1 435 835-2401

Embassy

No embassies in Manti; nearest consulates are in Salt Lake City or Denver — check your country's list.

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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Drive SLC airport → Manti: about 2 h 15 min, about 200 km (124 mi)
  • Drive Manti → Richfield: about 1 h via US-89 and I-70
  • State park day-use fee: $10–20 per vehicle

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  • Where is the restroom? — Where is the restroom?
  • Can I pay by card? — Can I pay by card?

Small-town services close early; fill up on fuel and groceries in Nephi or Richfield.

Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Manti. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: May–Jun, Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (hot, dry), Dec–Feb (cold, snow) · month by month →
  2. 2 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 5 day-trips, door to door
  6. 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Airport-to-bed contract for SLC: drive times field-checked, rental-car fallback, overnight rung.
  2. Walking cluster around Main Street and Temple Hill with verified hours for the tabernacle, temple grounds and city hall visitor centre.
  3. Place pages with verified cutoffs (temple, tabernacle, Pioneer Dugout Monument, Palisade State Park) and eat pages with last orders.
  4. Summer heat and Sunday-closure fixtures so gates A–D can go green.

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