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 7 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 Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 7h 15m.
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 C$ 96 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chicago, expect to pay about C$ 249 for a 25h 29m trip.
Another option to get to Rio Rancho is to pick up a car rental from Albuquerque, which is about 17 km from Rio Rancho. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Dollar, among others, in Albuquerque.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Rio Rancho, including FlixBus, Bus and Busbud. From Denver, the bus ride to Rio Rancho takes 853 km and will cost you around C$ 133. From Dallas, the ticket costs about C$ 111 for a journey of 1481 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 C$ 1.43 per litre 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 C$ 17.15 and C$ 22.87. 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 rental cars (Nissan Sentra or similar) are, on average, 68% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.