Rio Rancho travel guide
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You're Going to Love Rio Rancho
With a population of 87,521, Rio Rancho is a must-see destination in New Mexico, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Rio Rancho deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
When to visit Rio Rancho
How to Get to Rio Rancho
Plane
When flying to Rio Rancho, you’ll arrive at Albuquerque Airport (ABQ), which is located 14 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Rio Rancho include American Airlines, Air France and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Rio Rancho departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 33m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Rio Rancho. The train journey from Rio Rancho to Fullerton takes 15h 50m and costs around $65 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Los Angeles, expect to pay about $77 for a 16h 18m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Rio Rancho is to pick up a car rental from Albuquerque, which is about 10 miles from Rio Rancho. You’ll find branches of Ace and Hertz, among others, in Albuquerque.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Rio Rancho, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Bus. From Ciudad Juárez, the bus ride to Rio Rancho takes 465 miles and will cost you around $136. From Dallas, the ticket costs about $84 for a journey of 895 miles.
Airlines serving Rio Rancho
Where to stay in Rio Rancho
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Quality Inn Rio Rancho and Extended Stay America Suites - Albuquerque - Rio Rancho.
Where to stay in popular areas of Rio Rancho
Most booked hotels in Rio Rancho
Renting a car in Rio Rancho
Renting a car in Rio Rancho costs $49 per day, on average, or $98 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 15% cheaper than airport locations in Rio Rancho.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Rio Rancho (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 Rio Rancho is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Nissan Sentra or similar) are, on average, 67% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Rio Rancho
Intermediate SUV
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$48/day
Pickup truck
5 Adults, 5 Bags
$60/day