Rio Rancho travel guide

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You're Going to Love Rio Rancho

With a population of 87,521, Rio Rancho is a must-see destination in New Mexico, United States.

When to visit Rio Rancho

Rio Rancho in April
Estimated hotel price
$149
1 night at 3-star hotel
Rio Rancho in April
Estimated hotel price
$149
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Rio Rancho

Plane

When flying to Rio Rancho, you’ll arrive at Albuquerque Airport (ABQ), which is located 22 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Rio Rancho from Australia departs from Melbourne and takes around 29h 07m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Rio Rancho.

Car

Another option to get to Rio Rancho is to pick up a car hire from Albuquerque, which is about 17 km from Rio Rancho. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Dollar, among others, in Albuquerque.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Rio Rancho using Greyhound or FlixBus. From Los Angeles, the bus ride to Rio Rancho takes 1714 km and will cost you around $133. From Austin, the ticket costs about $160 for a journey of 1859 km.

Plane

When flying to Rio Rancho, you’ll arrive at Albuquerque Airport (ABQ), which is located 22 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Rio Rancho from Australia departs from Melbourne and takes around 29h 07m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Rio Rancho.

Car

Another option to get to Rio Rancho is to pick up a car hire from Albuquerque, which is about 17 km from Rio Rancho. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Dollar, among others, in Albuquerque.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Rio Rancho using Greyhound or FlixBus. From Los Angeles, the bus ride to Rio Rancho takes 1714 km and will cost you around $133. From Austin, the ticket costs about $160 for a journey of 1859 km.

Airports near Rio Rancho

Airlines serving Rio Rancho

Lufthansa
Good (4,697 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,590 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,594 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,962 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,435 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,947 reviews)
Finnair
Good (862 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,731 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,586 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (4,550 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (766 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (772 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (486 reviews)
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Where to stay in Rio Rancho

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Quality Inn Rio Rancho and Extended Stay America Suites - Albuquerque - Rio Rancho.

Where to stay in popular areas of Rio Rancho

Most booked hotels in Rio Rancho

Drury Inn & Suites Albuquerque North
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$231+
Isleta Resort & Casino
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$234+
Baymont by Wyndham Albuquerque Airport
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$164+
Motel 6 Albuquerque, Nm - South - Airport
2 stars
Okay (5.8, Okay reviews)
$71+
Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Albuquerque Midtown
3 stars
Okay (5.8, Okay reviews)
$104+

Hiring a car in Rio Rancho

Expect to pay $1.56 per litre in Rio Rancho (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $18.64 and $24.85. The most frequently booked car type in Rio Rancho is Compact (Hyundai Tucson or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice car hire (Class Special Car or similar) is, on average, 43% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.56 per litre in Rio Rancho (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $18.64 and $24.85. The most frequently booked car type in Rio Rancho is Compact (Hyundai Tucson or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice car hire (Class Special Car or similar) is, on average, 43% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.