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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Rio Rancho has to offer.

When to visit Rio Rancho

Rio Rancho in March
Estimated hotel price
£80
1 night at 3-star hotel
Rio Rancho in March
Estimated hotel price
£80
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 centre. The shortest flight to Rio Rancho from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 13h 49m.

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 £56 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chicago, expect to pay about £120 for a 25h 29m trip.

Car

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.

Bus

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.

Plane

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.

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 £56 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chicago, expect to pay about £120 for a 25h 29m trip.

Car

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.

Bus

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.

Airports near Rio Rancho

Airlines serving Rio Rancho

Lufthansa
Good (4,665 reviews)
KLM
Good (858 reviews)
SWISS
Good (924 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,488 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,600 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,558 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,940 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,126 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,484 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,787 reviews)
Finnair
Good (880 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (916 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,568 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,606 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (4,534 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (780 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (772 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (464 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, Excellent reviews)
£132+
Hilton Garden Inn Albuquerque North/Rio Rancho
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£132+
Baymont by Wyndham Albuquerque Airport
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£93+
Isleta Resort & Casino
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£128+
Days Inn by Wyndham Rio Rancho
2 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
£77+
Quality Inn Rio Rancho
2 stars
Good (6.8, Good reviews)
£80+

Hiring a car in 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.

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.