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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Roswell to see all of its attractions.
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″.
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 5h 27m.
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.
Roswell’s bus station is located 0.3 miles from the city center.
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Candlewood Suites Roswell and Holiday Inn Express & Suites Roswell.
Renting a car in Roswell costs $68 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 10% cheaper than airport locations in Roswell.
Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Roswell is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Accent or similar) are, on average, 49% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Intermediate SUV
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$55/day
Economy
2 Adults, 2 Bags
$60/day
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