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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Rio Rancho has to offer.
When flying to Rio Rancho, you’ll arrive at Albuquerque Airport (ABQ), which is located 14 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Rio Rancho from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 13h 49m.
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 £56 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chicago, expect to pay about £120 for a 25h 29m trip.
Another option to get to Rio Rancho is to pick up a car hire from Albuquerque, which is about 10 miles from Rio Rancho. You’ll find branches of Avis and Hertz, among others, in Albuquerque.
You can travel by bus to Rio Rancho using FlixBus or Busbud. From Denver, the bus ride to Rio Rancho takes 530 miles and will cost you around £80. From Tucson, the ticket costs about £120 for a journey of 675 miles.
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Quality Inn Rio Rancho and Extended Stay America Suites - Albuquerque - Rio Rancho.
Expect to pay £0.83 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 £9.95 and £13.27. The most frequently booked car type in Rio Rancho is Full-size (Chevrolet Suburban or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Nissan Sentra or similar) is, on average, 68% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.