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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.

When to visit Rio Rancho

Rio Rancho in November
Estimated hotel price
AED 353
1 night at 3-star hotel
Rio Rancho in November
Estimated hotel price
AED 353
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 Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 43h 13m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Rio Rancho. The train journey from Rio Rancho to Fullerton takes 15h 57m and costs around AED 275 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Los Angeles, expect to pay about AED 253 for a 16h 33m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Rio Rancho, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Bus. From El Paso, the bus ride to Rio Rancho takes 451 km and will cost you around AED 217. From Denver, the ticket costs about AED 356 for a journey of 853 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 Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 43h 13m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Rio Rancho. The train journey from Rio Rancho to Fullerton takes 15h 57m and costs around AED 275 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Los Angeles, expect to pay about AED 253 for a 16h 33m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Rio Rancho, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Bus. From El Paso, the bus ride to Rio Rancho takes 451 km and will cost you around AED 217. From Denver, the ticket costs about AED 356 for a journey of 853 km.

Airports near Rio Rancho

ABQAlbuquerque
SAFSanta Fe

Airlines serving Rio Rancho

Lufthansa
Good (7,029 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,333 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,808 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,582 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,919 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,686 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,442 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,685 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,206 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,560 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,195 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,344 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,272 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,918 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,202 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,290 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,924 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,068 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (7,942 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (853 reviews)
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Where to stay in Rio Rancho

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Quality Inn and Extended Stay America Suites - Albuquerque - Rio Rancho.

Where to stay in popular areas of Rio Rancho

Most booked hotels in Rio Rancho

Isleta Resort & Casino
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
AED 411+
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Baymont by Wyndham Albuquerque Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
AED 379+
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Sandia Resort And Casino
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
AED 1,135+
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Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Albuquerque Midtown
3 stars
Okay (5.4, Okay reviews)
AED 272+
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Motel 6-Albuquerque, Nm - South - Airport
2 stars
Okay (4.2, Okay reviews)
AED 202+
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Hiring a car in Rio Rancho

Expect to pay AED 3.31 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 AED 39.67 and AED 52.89. Compact (Hyundai Kona or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Rio Rancho, while also 52% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay AED 3.31 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 AED 39.67 and AED 52.89. Compact (Hyundai Kona or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Rio Rancho, while also 52% cheaper than other types, on average.

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