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 22 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Rio Rancho from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 14h 11m.
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Rio Rancho. The train journey from Rio Rancho to Fullerton takes 15h 43m and costs around £52 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Los Angeles, expect to pay about £56 for a 16h 18m trip.
Another option to get to Rio Rancho is to pick up a car hire from Albuquerque, which is about 17 km 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 El Paso, the bus ride to Rio Rancho takes 451 km and will cost you around £59. From Denver, the ticket costs about £80 for a journey of 853 km.
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.