Carlsbad travel guide
Carlsbad Tourism | Carlsbad Guide
You're Going to Love Carlsbad
With a population of 26,138, Carlsbad is a must-see destination in New Mexico, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Carlsbad deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
When to visit Carlsbad
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Carlsbad in June, 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 28.4 °F, with an average temperature of 42.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 2.3″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Carlsbad, with an average rainfall of 0.4″.
How to Get to Carlsbad
Plane
When flying to Carlsbad, you’ll arrive at Carlsbad Cavern City (CNM), which is located 6 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Carlsbad departs from San Jose and takes around 11h 59m.
Car
Another option to get to Carlsbad is to pick up a car rental from El Paso, which is about 140 miles from Carlsbad. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Dollar, among others, in El Paso.
Bus
Carlsbad’s bus station is located 0.2 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving Carlsbad
Where to stay in Carlsbad
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad and Comfort Suites Carlsbad.
Where to stay in popular areas of Carlsbad
Most booked hotels in Carlsbad
Renting a car in Carlsbad
Renting a car in Carlsbad costs $65 per day, on average, or $129 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Carlsbad (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Carlsbad is Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 16% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.