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 April
Estimated hotel price
£74
1 night at 3-star hotel
Rio Rancho in April
Estimated hotel price
£74
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 22 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Rio Rancho from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 13h 46m.

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 £42 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chicago, expect to pay about £143 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 17 km from Rio Rancho. You’ll find branches of Avis and Hertz, among others, in Albuquerque.

Bus

FlixBus operates bus routes to Rio Rancho. From Denver, the bus ride to Rio Rancho takes 853 km and will cost you around £74. From Los Angeles, the ticket costs about £157 for a journey of 1883 km.

Plane

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 13h 46m.

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 £42 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chicago, expect to pay about £143 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 17 km from Rio Rancho. You’ll find branches of Avis and Hertz, among others, in Albuquerque.

Bus

FlixBus operates bus routes to Rio Rancho. From Denver, the bus ride to Rio Rancho takes 853 km and will cost you around £74. From Los Angeles, the ticket costs about £157 for a journey of 1883 km.

Airports near Rio Rancho

Airlines serving Rio Rancho

Lufthansa
Good (4,665 reviews)
KLM
Good (852 reviews)
SWISS
Good (942 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,539 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,614 reviews)
Air France
Good (984 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,585 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,958 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,120 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,469 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,860 reviews)
Finnair
Good (872 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,652 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,605 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (4,544 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (774 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (773 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (477 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)
£126+
Hilton Garden Inn Albuquerque North/Rio Rancho
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£143+
Baymont by Wyndham Albuquerque Airport
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£92+
Isleta Resort & Casino
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£128+
Days Inn by Wyndham Rio Rancho
2 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
£83+
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 £9.88 and £13.18. The most frequently booked car type in Rio Rancho is Compact (Hyundai Tucson or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice car hire (Class Special Car or similar) is, on average, 42% 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 £9.88 and £13.18. The most frequently booked car type in Rio Rancho is Compact (Hyundai Tucson or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice car hire (Class Special Car or similar) is, on average, 42% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.