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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Rio Rancho has to offer.
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 22 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Rio Rancho include American Airlines, Air France and Aeromexico. The shortest domestic flight to Rio Rancho departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 28m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Rio Rancho. The train journey from Rio Rancho to Los Angeles takes 16h 18m and costs around $70 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chicago, expect to pay about $150 for a 25h 29m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Rio Rancho is to pick up a car rental from Albuquerque, which is about 17 km 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, Busbud and Bus. From Phoenix, the bus ride to Rio Rancho takes 845 km and will cost you around $85. From Denver, the ticket costs about $92 for a journey of 853 km.
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 $78 per day, on average, or $234 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 25% more expensive than at Albuquerque.
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 Full-size (Chevrolet Suburban or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Ford Fiesta or similar) are, on average, 65% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.