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 7 days in order to fully appreciate everything Rio Rancho has to offer.

When to visit Rio Rancho

Rio Rancho in March
Estimated hotel price
C$ 138
1 night at 3-star hotel
Rio Rancho in March
Estimated hotel price
C$ 138
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 Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 7h 15m.

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 C$ 96 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chicago, expect to pay about C$ 249 for a 25h 29m trip.

Car

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.

Bus

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.

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 Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 7h 15m.

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 C$ 96 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chicago, expect to pay about C$ 249 for a 25h 29m trip.

Car

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.

Bus

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.

Airports near Rio Rancho

Airlines serving Rio Rancho

Lufthansa
Good (4,670 reviews)
KLM
Good (857 reviews)
SWISS
Good (930 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,503 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,607 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,563 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,937 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,131 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,483 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,811 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (917 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,605 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,608 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (4,543 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (783 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (774 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (469 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)
C$ 230+
Hilton Garden Inn Albuquerque North/Rio Rancho
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 236+
Baymont by Wyndham Albuquerque Airport
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 163+
Isleta Resort & Casino
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 223+
Days Inn by Wyndham Rio Rancho
2 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
C$ 137+
Quality Inn Rio Rancho
2 stars
Good (6.8, Good reviews)
C$ 139+

Renting a car in 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.

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.