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

Belen travel guide

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You're Going to Love Belen

With a population of 7,269, Belen is a must-see destination in New Mexico, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Belen deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Belen

Belen in April
Estimated hotel price
$82
1 night at 3-star hotel
Belen in April
Estimated hotel price
$82
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Belen in July, when the average temperature is 77 °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 19.4 °F, with an average temperature of 33.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 1.2″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Belen, with an average rainfall of 0″.

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How to Get to Belen

Plane

Although Belen doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Albuquerque Airport (ABQ), which is located 28 miles from Belen. Albuquerque Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Southwest, American Airlines, United Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Belen departs from Portland and takes around 2h 42m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Belen. The train journey from Belen to Los Angeles takes 16h 33m and costs around $102 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chicago, expect to pay about $121 for a 25h 29m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Belen is to pick up a car rental from Albuquerque, which is about 30 miles from Belen. You’ll find branches of Ace and Thrifty, among others, in Albuquerque.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Belen using Greyhound or FlixBus. From Houston, the bus ride to Belen takes 1260 miles and will cost you around $254. From Las Vegas, the ticket costs about $196 for a journey of 1265 miles.

Plane

Although Belen doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Albuquerque Airport (ABQ), which is located 28 miles from Belen. Albuquerque Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Southwest, American Airlines, United Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Belen departs from Portland and takes around 2h 42m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Belen. The train journey from Belen to Los Angeles takes 16h 33m and costs around $102 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chicago, expect to pay about $121 for a 25h 29m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Belen is to pick up a car rental from Albuquerque, which is about 30 miles from Belen. You’ll find branches of Ace and Thrifty, among others, in Albuquerque.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Belen using Greyhound or FlixBus. From Houston, the bus ride to Belen takes 1260 miles and will cost you around $254. From Las Vegas, the ticket costs about $196 for a journey of 1265 miles.

Airports near Belen

ABQAlbuquerque
SAFSanta Fe

Airlines serving Belen

KLM
Good (1,428 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,637 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,012 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,591 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,106 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,817 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,094 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,686 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,054 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,508 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,544 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,334 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,612 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,338 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,414 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,483 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,895 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,893 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,034 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Belen

Most booked hotels in Belen

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Baymont by Wyndham Belen NM
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 339 reviews)
$90+
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Western Skies Inn And Suites
2 stars
Good (7.4, 408 reviews)
$108+
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Quality Inn Los Lunas - Albuquerque South
2 stars
Good (7.3, 279 reviews)
$86+
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Travelodge by Wyndham Belen
2 stars
Good (6.4, 69 reviews)
$71+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Los Lunas
2 stars
Good (6.4, 411 reviews)
$87+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Belen NM
2 stars
Okay (4.6, 194 reviews)
$54+
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Renting a car in Belen

Expect to pay $3.29 per gallon in Belen (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.52 and $52.69.

Expect to pay $3.29 per gallon in Belen (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.52 and $52.69.