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 14 miles from the city centre The shortest flight to Rio Rancho from Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 10h 55m.
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$ 72 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chicago, expect to pay about C$ 247 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 Thrifty and Dollar, among others, in Albuquerque.
FlixBus operates bus routes to Rio Rancho. From Denver, the bus ride to Rio Rancho takes 530 miles and will cost you around C$ 127. From Los Angeles, the ticket costs about C$ 270 for a journey of 1170 miles.
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$ 1.42 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$ 17.01 and C$ 22.68. 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 rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 42% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.