Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Artesia travel guide

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You're Going to Love Artesia

With a population of 11,301, Artesia 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 Artesia has to offer.

When to visit Artesia

Artesia in January
Estimated hotel price
$106
1 night at 3-star hotel
Artesia in January
Estimated hotel price
$106
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Artesia in July, when the average temperature is 78.8 °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 26.6 °F, with an average temperature of 41 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 2″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Artesia, with an average rainfall of 0″.

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How to Get to Artesia

Plane

Although Artesia doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Roswell Intl (ROW), which is located 33 miles from Artesia. The shortest domestic flight to Artesia departs from Tyler and takes around 5h 47m.

Car

Another option to get to Artesia is to pick up a car rental from El Paso, which is about 143 miles from Artesia. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in El Paso.

Plane

Although Artesia doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Roswell Intl (ROW), which is located 33 miles from Artesia. The shortest domestic flight to Artesia departs from Tyler and takes around 5h 47m.

Car

Another option to get to Artesia is to pick up a car rental from El Paso, which is about 143 miles from Artesia. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in El Paso.

Airports near Artesia

CNMCarlsbad Cavern City
HOBHobbs Lea County
ROWRoswell Intl

Airlines serving Artesia

United Airlines
Good (8,697 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,217 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,564 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,415 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,171 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (472 reviews)
Advanced Air
Excellent (1 reviews)
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Where to stay in Artesia

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Comfort Inn & Suites Artesia and La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Artesia.

Where to stay in popular areas of Artesia

Most booked hotels in Artesia

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Hampton Inn & Suites Artesia
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 242 reviews)
$131+
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Comfort Inn & Suites Artesia
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 237 reviews)
$104+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Artesia
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 204 reviews)
$116+
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Best Western Pecos Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8, 153 reviews)
$100+
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Quality Inn & Suites
2 stars
Good (7.9, 312 reviews)
$95+
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Hotel Artesia
3 stars
Good (7.7, 223 reviews)
$96+
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Renting a car in Artesia

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Artesia (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.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Artesia (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.

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