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. Rio Rancho deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
When flying to Rio Rancho, you’ll arrive at Albuquerque Airport (ABQ), which is located 14 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Rio Rancho include American Airlines, Air France and Aeromexico. The shortest domestic flight to Rio Rancho departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 33m.
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 $77 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chicago, expect to pay about $321 for a 25h 29m trip.
Another option to get to Rio Rancho is to pick up a car rental from Albuquerque, which is about 10 miles from Rio Rancho. You’ll find branches of Ace and Hertz, among others, in Albuquerque.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Rio Rancho, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Bus. From Phoenix, the bus ride to Rio Rancho takes 595 miles and will cost you around $203. From Dallas, the ticket costs about $66 for a journey of 920 miles.
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Quality Inn Rio Rancho and Extended Stay America Suites - Albuquerque - Rio Rancho.
Renting a car in Rio Rancho costs $49 per day, on average, or $98 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 16% cheaper than airport locations in Rio Rancho.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon 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 $46.79 and $62.38. Compact (Hyundai Kona or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Rio Rancho, while also 69% cheaper than other types, on average.