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

Roswell travel guide

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You're Going to Love Roswell

With a population of 48,366, Roswell is a must-see destination in New Mexico, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Roswell deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Roswell

Roswell in January
Estimated hotel price
$98
1 night at 3-star hotel
Roswell in January
Estimated hotel price
$98
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Roswell in July, when the average temperature is 77 °F, and the highest can go up to 91.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 23 °F, with an average temperature of 39.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 2.5″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Roswell, with an average rainfall of 0.5″.

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How to Get to Roswell

Plane

When flying to Roswell, you’ll arrive at Roswell Intl (ROW), which is located 6 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Roswell departs from Houston and takes around 4h 33m.

Car

Another option to get to Roswell is to pick up a car rental from Albuquerque, which is about 168 miles from Roswell. You’ll find branches of Ace and Turo, among others, in Albuquerque.

Bus

Roswell’s bus station is located 0.3 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Roswell, you’ll arrive at Roswell Intl (ROW), which is located 6 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Roswell departs from Houston and takes around 4h 33m.

Car

Another option to get to Roswell is to pick up a car rental from Albuquerque, which is about 168 miles from Roswell. You’ll find branches of Ace and Turo, among others, in Albuquerque.

Bus

Roswell’s bus station is located 0.3 miles from the city center.

Airports near Roswell

CNMCarlsbad Cavern City
HOBHobbs Lea County
ROWRoswell Intl

Airlines serving Roswell

United Airlines
Good (8,929 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,334 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,531 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (505 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,025 reviews)
Advanced Air
Excellent (1 reviews)
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Where to stay in Roswell

Average rates range from around $137 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $116 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Candlewood Suites Roswell By IHG and Holiday Inn Express & Suites Roswell By IHG.

Most popular hotel in Roswell by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Roswell

Most booked hotels in Roswell

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Roswell Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1483 reviews)
$77+
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Best Western El Rancho Palacio
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 674 reviews)
$112+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Roswell
2 stars
Excellent (8, 1147 reviews)
$90+
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Comfort Suites Roswell
2 stars
Good (7.8, 1313 reviews)
$93+
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Motel 6 Roswell
2 stars
Good (7, 536 reviews)
$56+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Roswell
3 stars
Good (6.7, 863 reviews)
$95+
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Renting a car in Roswell

Renting a car in Roswell costs $90 per day, on average, or $180 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 4% cheaper than airport locations in Roswell.

Expect to pay $3.56 per gallon in Roswell (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $42.70 and $56.93. Compact (Hyundai Accent or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Roswell, while also 55% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Roswell costs $90 per day, on average, or $180 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 4% cheaper than airport locations in Roswell.

Expect to pay $3.56 per gallon in Roswell (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $42.70 and $56.93. Compact (Hyundai Accent or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Roswell, while also 55% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in Roswell

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$65/day

Economy

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$66/day

Compact
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