With a population of 21,678, Gallup is a must-see destination in New Mexico, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Gallup to see all of its attractions.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Gallup in July, when the average temperature is 69.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 86 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 17.6 °F, with an average temperature of 30.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 2.6″. In contrast, May is usually the driest month of the year in Gallup, with an average rainfall of 0.4″.
Although Gallup doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Farmington (FMN), which is located 89 miles from Gallup.
The train station in Gallup is called Gallup, and is located 0.1 miles from the city center.
Another option to get to Gallup is to pick up a car rental from Albuquerque, which is about 122 miles from Gallup. You’ll find branches of Ace and Hertz, among others, in Albuquerque.
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gallup East and Sleep Inn Gallup.
Renting a car in Gallup costs $69 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 15% cheaper than airport locations in Gallup.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Gallup (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Gallup is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) are, on average, 36% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.