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

Ruidoso travel guide

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You're Going to Love Ruidoso

With a population of 8,029, Ruidoso 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 Ruidoso to see all of its attractions.

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When to visit Ruidoso

Ruidoso in April
Estimated hotel price
$117
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ruidoso in April
Estimated hotel price
$117
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Ruidoso in July, when the average temperature is 66.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 80.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 21.2 °F, with an average temperature of 35.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 4.7″. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Ruidoso, with an average rainfall of 0.7″.

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How to Get to Ruidoso

Plane

Although Ruidoso doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Roswell Intl (ROW), which is located 66 miles from Ruidoso. Airlines that fly from the United States to Ruidoso include American Airlines, Qatar Airways and United Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Ruidoso departs from Phoenix and takes around 4h 24m.

Car

Another option to get to Ruidoso is to pick up a car rental from Albuquerque, which is about 133 miles from Ruidoso. You’ll find branches of Ace and Thrifty, among others, in Albuquerque.

Plane

Although Ruidoso doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Roswell Intl (ROW), which is located 66 miles from Ruidoso. Airlines that fly from the United States to Ruidoso include American Airlines, Qatar Airways and United Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Ruidoso departs from Phoenix and takes around 4h 24m.

Car

Another option to get to Ruidoso is to pick up a car rental from Albuquerque, which is about 133 miles from Ruidoso. You’ll find branches of Ace and Thrifty, among others, in Albuquerque.

Airports near Ruidoso

ROWRoswell Intl

Airlines serving Ruidoso

Qatar Airways
Good (3,744 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,115 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,273 reviews)
Royal Jordanian
Good (474 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,918 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ruidoso

Average rates range from around $259 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $568 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Comfort Inn and Suites Midtown and Ruidoso Mountain Inn. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Ruidoso, with prices from $36 to $2,354 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Ruidoso are about 4% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Ruidoso by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Ruidoso

Most booked hotels in Ruidoso

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Elevate Hotel Ruidoso, Outset Collection by Hilton
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1020 reviews)
$81+
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MCM Elegante Lodge & Resorts
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1044 reviews)
$152+
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Simple Rewards Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 201 reviews)
$60+
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Hotel Ruidoso - Midtown
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 2008 reviews)
$74+
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Ruidoso Mountain Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1382 reviews)
$80+
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Best Western Pine Springs Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 865 reviews)
$81+
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Renting a car in Ruidoso

Renting a car in Ruidoso costs $70 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 7% cheaper than airport locations in Ruidoso.

Expect to pay $4.43 per gallon in Ruidoso (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $53.15 and $70.86.

Renting a car in Ruidoso costs $70 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 7% cheaper than airport locations in Ruidoso.

Expect to pay $4.43 per gallon in Ruidoso (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $53.15 and $70.86.

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