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

Rio Rancho in February
Estimated hotel price
$93
1 night at 3-star hotel
Rio Rancho in February
Estimated hotel price
$93
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 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 33m.

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 $77 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chicago, expect to pay about $321 for a 25h 29m trip.

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 El Paso, the bus ride to Rio Rancho takes 280 miles and will cost you around $64. From Austin, the ticket costs about $71 for a journey of 1155 miles.

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 33m.

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 $77 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chicago, expect to pay about $321 for a 25h 29m trip.

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 El Paso, the bus ride to Rio Rancho takes 280 miles and will cost you around $64. From Austin, the ticket costs about $71 for a journey of 1155 miles.

Airports near Rio Rancho

Airlines serving Rio Rancho

Lufthansa
Good (4,684 reviews)
KLM
Good (843 reviews)
SWISS
Good (948 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,614 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,586 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Air France
Good (978 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,112 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,436 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,978 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,988 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (930 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (836 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,753 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,583 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (4,545 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (756 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (773 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (487 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, 1263 reviews)
$153+
Isleta Resort & Casino
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1678 reviews)
$148+
Hilton Garden Inn Albuquerque North/Rio Rancho
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 435 reviews)
$174+
Baymont by Wyndham Albuquerque Airport
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2276 reviews)
$109+
The Querque Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.3, 1330 reviews)
$80+
Days Inn by Wyndham Rio Rancho
2 stars
Good (7.3, 296 reviews)
$102+

Renting a car in Rio Rancho

Renting a car in Rio Rancho costs $55 per day, on average, or $111 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

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.

Renting a car in Rio Rancho costs $55 per day, on average, or $111 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

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.