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 March
Estimated hotel price
AED 353
1 night at 3-star hotel
Rio Rancho in March
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 45h 43m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Rio Rancho. The train journey from Rio Rancho to San Bernardino takes 14h 34m and costs around AED 239 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Los Angeles, expect to pay about AED 257 for a 16h 18m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Rio Rancho, including FlixBus, Bus and Busbud. From Phoenix, the bus ride to Rio Rancho takes 958 km and will cost you around AED 386. From Tulsa, the ticket costs about AED 584 for a journey of 1263 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 45h 43m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Rio Rancho. The train journey from Rio Rancho to San Bernardino takes 14h 34m and costs around AED 239 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Los Angeles, expect to pay about AED 257 for a 16h 18m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Rio Rancho, including FlixBus, Bus and Busbud. From Phoenix, the bus ride to Rio Rancho takes 958 km and will cost you around AED 386. From Tulsa, the ticket costs about AED 584 for a journey of 1263 km.

Airports near Rio Rancho

Airlines serving Rio Rancho

Lufthansa
Good (4,598 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (926 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,442 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,595 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,549 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,919 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,483 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,704 reviews)
Finnair
Good (876 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (910 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (835 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,494 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,611 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (4,533 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (775 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (774 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (460 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)
AED 606+
Baymont by Wyndham Albuquerque Airport
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
AED 418+
Isleta Resort & Casino
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
AED 530+
Motel 6 Albuquerque, Nm - South - Airport
2 stars
Good (6.3, Good reviews)
AED 164+
Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Albuquerque Midtown
3 stars
Okay (5.9, Okay reviews)
AED 257+

Hiring a car in Rio Rancho

Expect to pay AED 3.79 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 45.39 and AED 60.52. 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, 43% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay AED 3.79 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 45.39 and AED 60.52. 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, 43% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.