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
$167
1 night at 3-star hotel
Rio Rancho in March
Estimated hotel price
$167
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 18m and costs around $116 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chicago, expect to pay about $250 for a 25h 29m trip.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Rio Rancho using FlixBus or Busbud. From Denver, the bus ride to Rio Rancho takes 853 km and will cost you around $166. From Monterrey, the ticket costs about $243 for a journey of 3130 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 18m and costs around $116 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chicago, expect to pay about $250 for a 25h 29m trip.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Rio Rancho using FlixBus or Busbud. From Denver, the bus ride to Rio Rancho takes 853 km and will cost you around $166. From Monterrey, the ticket costs about $243 for a journey of 3130 km.

Airports near Rio Rancho

Airlines serving Rio Rancho

Lufthansa
Good (4,656 reviews)
KLM
Good (854 reviews)
SWISS
Good (922 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,478 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,598 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,556 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,940 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,126 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,479 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,777 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (915 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,565 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,604 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (4,535 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (782 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (775 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (463 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)
$274+
Baymont by Wyndham Albuquerque Airport
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$194+
Isleta Resort & Casino
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$259+
Motel 6 Albuquerque, Nm - South - Airport
2 stars
Good (6.3, Good reviews)
$77+
Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Albuquerque Midtown
3 stars
Okay (5.8, Okay reviews)
$116+

Hiring a car in Rio Rancho

Expect to pay $1.74 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 $20.77 and $27.69. The most frequently booked car type in Rio Rancho is Full-size (Chevrolet Suburban or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Nissan Sentra or similar) is, on average, 68% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.74 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 $20.77 and $27.69. The most frequently booked car type in Rio Rancho is Full-size (Chevrolet Suburban or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Nissan Sentra or similar) is, on average, 68% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.