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

Española travel guide

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You're Going to Love Española

With a population of 10,224, Española 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 Española has to offer.

When to visit Española

Española in March
Estimated hotel price
$71
1 night at 3-star hotel
Española in March
Estimated hotel price
$71
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Española in July, when the average temperature is 73.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 89.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 15.8 °F, with an average temperature of 30.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 1.8″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Española, with an average rainfall of 0.4″.

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How to Get to Española

Plane

Although Española doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Santa Fe (SAF), which is located 42 km from Española. 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 Española departs from Denver and takes around 1h 14m.

Car

Another option to get to Española is to pick up a car rental from Albuquerque, which is about 113 km from Española. You’ll find branches of Ace and Thrifty, among others, in Albuquerque.

Plane

Although Española doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Santa Fe (SAF), which is located 42 km from Española. 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 Española departs from Denver and takes around 1h 14m.

Car

Another option to get to Española is to pick up a car rental from Albuquerque, which is about 113 km from Española. You’ll find branches of Ace and Thrifty, among others, in Albuquerque.

Airports near Española

ABQAlbuquerque
SAFSanta Fe
TSMTaos

Airlines serving Española

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,628 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,008 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,575 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,097 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,812 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,092 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,681 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,051 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,441 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,506 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,525 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,332 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,336 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,413 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,452 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,895 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,891 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,023 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Española

Most booked hotels in Española

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Ohkay Hotel Casino
2 stars
Good (7.6, 423 reviews)
$112+
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The Inn at the Delta
3 stars
Poor (0, 0 reviews)
$121+
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Motel 6 Espanola Nm
2 stars
Good (6.6, 305 reviews)
$99+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Espanola
2 stars
Okay (5.5, 216 reviews)
$88+
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Rodeway Inn Española
2 stars
Okay (5.4, 371 reviews)
$66+
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Renting a car in Española

Expect to pay $3.33 per gallon in Española (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.97 and $53.30.

Expect to pay $3.33 per gallon in Española (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.97 and $53.30.