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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Roswell has to offer.
Activities & attractions in Roswell
When to visit Roswell
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″.
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. Airlines that fly from the United States to Roswell include American Airlines, Qatar Airways and United Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Roswell departs from Minneapolis 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 Thrifty, among others, in Albuquerque.
Airlines serving Roswell
Where to stay in Roswell
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Candlewood Suites Roswell By IHG and Quality Inn & Suites Roswell North.
Where to stay in popular areas of Roswell
Most booked hotels in Roswell
Renting a car in Roswell
Renting a car in Roswell costs $127 per day, on average, or $380 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 40% more expensive than at Roswell Intl.
Expect to pay $4.66 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 $55.87 and $74.50. The most frequently booked car type in Roswell is Economy (Kia Rio or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 49% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.