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Where to stay
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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 August
Estimated hotel price
$152
1 night at 3-star hotel
Rio Rancho in August
Estimated hotel price
$152
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 Los Angeles takes 16h 33m and costs around $115 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chicago, expect to pay about $202 for a 25h 29m trip.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Rio Rancho using Greyhound or Bus. From Phoenix, the bus ride to Rio Rancho takes 958 km and will cost you around $176. From Las Vegas, the ticket costs about $244 for a journey of 1223 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 Los Angeles takes 16h 33m and costs around $115 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chicago, expect to pay about $202 for a 25h 29m trip.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Rio Rancho using Greyhound or Bus. From Phoenix, the bus ride to Rio Rancho takes 958 km and will cost you around $176. From Las Vegas, the ticket costs about $244 for a journey of 1223 km.

Airports near Rio Rancho

ABQAlbuquerque
SAFSanta Fe

Airlines serving Rio Rancho

Lufthansa
Good (7,407 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,385 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,360 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,954 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,735 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,924 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,925 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,334 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,143 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,486 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,250 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,889 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,323 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,365 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,912 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (962 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,270 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,559 reviews)
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Where to stay in Rio Rancho

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Quality Inn 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 (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$231+
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Sandia Resort And Casino
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
$383+
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Isleta Resort & Casino
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$179+
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Baymont by Wyndham Albuquerque Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$156+
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Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Albuquerque Midtown
3 stars
Okay (5.5, Okay reviews)
$94+
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Hiring a car in Rio Rancho

Expect to pay $1.58 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 $18.88 and $25.17. 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 Mini car hire (Nissan Quest or similar) is, on average, 40% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.58 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 $18.88 and $25.17. 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 Mini car hire (Nissan Quest or similar) is, on average, 40% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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