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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 November
Estimated hotel price
$162
1 night at 3-star hotel
Rio Rancho in November
Estimated hotel price
$162
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 57m and costs around $126 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Los Angeles, expect to pay about $116 for a 16h 33m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Rio Rancho, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Bus. From Denver, the bus ride to Rio Rancho takes 853 km and will cost you around $161. From Las Vegas, the ticket costs about $289 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 Fullerton takes 15h 57m and costs around $126 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Los Angeles, expect to pay about $116 for a 16h 33m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Rio Rancho, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Bus. From Denver, the bus ride to Rio Rancho takes 853 km and will cost you around $161. From Las Vegas, the ticket costs about $289 for a journey of 1223 km.

Airports near Rio Rancho

ABQAlbuquerque
SAFSanta Fe

Airlines serving Rio Rancho

Lufthansa
Good (7,046 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,839 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,700 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,697 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,247 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,922 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,076 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (7,962 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (852 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

Isleta Resort & Casino
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$188+
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Baymont by Wyndham Albuquerque Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$175+
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Sandia Resort And Casino
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$553+
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Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Albuquerque Midtown
3 stars
Okay (5.4, Okay reviews)
$124+
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Motel 6-Albuquerque, Nm - South - Airport
2 stars
Okay (4.2, Okay reviews)
$92+
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Hiring a car in Rio Rancho

Expect to pay $1.52 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 $18.15 and $24.20. Compact (Hyundai Kona or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Rio Rancho, while also 52% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $1.52 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 $18.15 and $24.20. Compact (Hyundai Kona or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Rio Rancho, while also 52% cheaper than other types, on average.

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