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 March
Estimated hotel price
RM 476
1 night at 3-star hotel
Rio Rancho in March
Estimated hotel price
RM 476
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.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Rio Rancho. The train journey from Rio Rancho to Fullerton takes 15h 43m and costs around RM 308 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Los Angeles, expect to pay about RM 308 for a 16h 18m trip.

Bus

FlixBus operates bus routes to Rio Rancho. From Denver, the bus ride to Rio Rancho takes 853 km and will cost you around RM 459. From Dallas, the ticket costs about RM 1,052 for a journey of 1481 km.

Plane

When flying to Rio Rancho, you’ll arrive at Albuquerque Airport (ABQ), which is located 22 km from the city centre.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Rio Rancho. The train journey from Rio Rancho to Fullerton takes 15h 43m and costs around RM 308 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Los Angeles, expect to pay about RM 308 for a 16h 18m trip.

Bus

FlixBus operates bus routes to Rio Rancho. From Denver, the bus ride to Rio Rancho takes 853 km and will cost you around RM 459. From Dallas, the ticket costs about RM 1,052 for a journey of 1481 km.

Airports near Rio Rancho

Airlines serving Rio Rancho

Lufthansa
Good (4,673 reviews)
KLM
Good (855 reviews)
SWISS
Good (933 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,521 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,618 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,582 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,949 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,122 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,476 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,830 reviews)
Finnair
Good (874 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (922 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,631 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,606 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (4,541 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (777 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (774 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (474 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)
RM 772+
Baymont by Wyndham Albuquerque Airport
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
RM 567+
Isleta Resort & Casino
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
RM 767+
Motel 6 Albuquerque, Nm - South - Airport
2 stars
Good (6.4, Good reviews)
RM 220+
Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Albuquerque Midtown
3 stars
Okay (5.8, Okay reviews)
RM 333+

Hiring a car in Rio Rancho

Expect to pay RM 4.93 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 RM 59.12 and RM 78.82. The most frequently booked car type in Rio Rancho is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Nissan Sentra or similar) is, on average, 67% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay RM 4.93 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 RM 59.12 and RM 78.82. The most frequently booked car type in Rio Rancho is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Nissan Sentra or similar) is, on average, 67% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.