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. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Rio Rancho deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
When to visit Rio Rancho
How to Get to Rio Rancho
Plane
When flying to Rio Rancho, you’ll arrive at Albuquerque Airport (ABQ), which is located 14 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Rio Rancho include American Airlines, Air France and Aeromexico. The shortest domestic flight to Rio Rancho departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 35m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Rio Rancho.
Car
Another option to get to Rio Rancho is to pick up a car rental from Albuquerque, which is about 10 miles from Rio Rancho. You’ll find branches of Ace and Hertz, among others, in Albuquerque.
Bus
You can travel by bus to Rio Rancho using FlixBus or Greyhound. From Los Angeles, the bus ride to Rio Rancho takes 1065 miles and will cost you around $88. From Las Vegas, the ticket costs about $78 for a journey of 1265 miles.
Airlines serving Rio Rancho
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
Renting a car in Rio Rancho
Renting a car in Rio Rancho costs $49 per day, on average, or $98 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 16% cheaper than airport locations in Rio Rancho.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Rio Rancho (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. Compact (Hyundai Kona or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Rio Rancho, while also 69% cheaper than other types, on average.