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 November
Estimated hotel price
$150
1 night at 3-star hotel
Rio Rancho in November
Estimated hotel price
$150
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 Flagstaff takes 6h 00m and costs around $84 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fullerton, expect to pay about $106 for a 15h 50m trip.

Bus

Greyhound operates bus routes to Rio Rancho.

Airports near Rio Rancho

Airlines serving Rio Rancho

Lufthansa
Good (2,965 reviews)
KLM
Good (508 reviews)
British Airways
Good (2,124 reviews)
SWISS
Good (643 reviews)
Delta
Good (3,672 reviews)
Air France
Good (637 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (3,624 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,190 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (1,698 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (1,456 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (2,648 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (589 reviews)
Finnair
Good (864 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,460 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (445 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (3,458 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (3,268 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (312 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (570 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (282 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
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$270+
Baymont by Wyndham Albuquerque Airport
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$181+
Isleta Resort & Casino
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$213+
Hotel Andaluz Albuquerque, Curio Collection by Hilton
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$323+
Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Albuquerque Midtown
Okay (5.8, Okay reviews)
$135+

Hiring a car in Rio Rancho

Expect to pay $1.67 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 $19.99 and $26.66. The most frequently booked car type in Rio Rancho is Full-size (GMC Yukon or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Hyundai Accent or similar) is, on average, 78% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.