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Alamogordo travel guide

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With a population of 30,403, Alamogordo is a must-see destination in New Mexico, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Alamogordo deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Alamogordo

Alamogordo in February
Estimated hotel price
$101
1 night at 3-star hotel
Alamogordo in February
Estimated hotel price
$101
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Alamogordo in July, when the average temperature is 80.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 95 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 30.2 °F, with an average temperature of 41 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 1.6″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Alamogordo, with an average rainfall of 0.4″.

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How to Get to Alamogordo

Plane

Although Alamogordo doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to El Paso (ELP), which is located 79 miles from Alamogordo. El Paso is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Canada, Frontier, United Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Alamogordo departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 40m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Alamogordo. The train journey from Alamogordo to San Antonio takes 11h 40m and costs around $102 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Los Angeles, expect to pay about $113 for a 16h 00m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Alamogordo is to pick up a car rental from Albuquerque, which is about 156 miles from Alamogordo. You’ll find branches of Ace and Payless, among others, in Albuquerque.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Alamogordo, including Tornado Bus, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Albuquerque, the bus ride to Alamogordo takes 270 miles and will cost you around $58. From Chihuahua, the ticket costs about $89 for a journey of 375 miles.

Plane

Although Alamogordo doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to El Paso (ELP), which is located 79 miles from Alamogordo. El Paso is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Canada, Frontier, United Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Alamogordo departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 40m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Alamogordo. The train journey from Alamogordo to San Antonio takes 11h 40m and costs around $102 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Los Angeles, expect to pay about $113 for a 16h 00m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Alamogordo is to pick up a car rental from Albuquerque, which is about 156 miles from Alamogordo. You’ll find branches of Ace and Payless, among others, in Albuquerque.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Alamogordo, including Tornado Bus, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Albuquerque, the bus ride to Alamogordo takes 270 miles and will cost you around $58. From Chihuahua, the ticket costs about $89 for a journey of 375 miles.

Airports near Alamogordo

ELPEl Paso
ROWRoswell Intl

Airlines serving Alamogordo

Lufthansa
Good (7,046 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,844 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,933 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,701 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,697 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,216 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,252 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,972 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,076 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,287 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (852 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,464 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,069 reviews)
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Where to stay in Alamogordo

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Budget Inn and Super 8 by Wyndham Alamogordo.

Where to stay in popular areas of Alamogordo

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alamogordo
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 422 reviews)
$163+
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Quality Inn & Suites
2 stars
Excellent (8, 1110 reviews)
$87+
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The Classic Desert Aire Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, 754 reviews)
$105+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Alamogordo
2 stars
Excellent (8, 708 reviews)
$81+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Alamogordo
2 stars
Good (7.7, 665 reviews)
$80+
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Suburban Studios Alamogordo
2 stars
Good (7.1, 371 reviews)
$55+
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Renting a car in Alamogordo

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Alamogordo (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. Compact (Nissan Kicks or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Alamogordo, while also 23% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Alamogordo (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. Compact (Nissan Kicks or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Alamogordo, while also 23% cheaper than other types, on average.

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