Car Rental at Albuquerque Airport

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Pick-up location

Albuquerque International Airport, Albuquerque, USA - New Mexico

Return car in same location

Pick-up date

Drop-off date

Driver's country of residence is United States of America (USA) and age is 30-65

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Cheapest Car Rental Rates

Compact

Ford Focus or similar

5
2
4
A/C
Auto.

per day

Economy

Chevrolet Spark or similar

4
1
2
A/C
Auto.

per day

Standard

Volkswagen Jetta or similar

5
2
4
A/C
Auto.

per day

Intermediate

Midsize (Nissan Sentra) or similar

5
2
4
A/C
Auto.

per day

Travel Information

Languages

English, Spanish

Currency

USD

Drive on

Right-hand side

Country code

Average car rental price

$70 per day

Average car rental length

6 days

Speed limit within town

48 km/h or 30 mph

Speed limit out of town

88 - 120 km/h or 55 - 75 mph

Acceptable limit of BAC

0.08%

Rating

9.5 / 10

Average gas price

$0.88 per liter or $3.33 per gallon

Lowest gas price

$0.76 per liter or $2.88 per gallon

Highest gas price

$1.05 per liter or $3.97 per gallon

Airport travel guide

The largest city in New Mexico, Albuquerque is an increasingly popular travel destination. These are three of the Duke City’s most notable attractions:

Albuquerque Biological Park. Made up of a botanical garden, an aquarium, a zoo, and even a beach on the banks of the Rio Grande, the Albuquerque Biological Park is one of the most interesting places to visit in this part of the country. The different attractions of the park are connected by a narrow-gauge train. The park is located just a short drive southwest of downtown.
National Museum of Nuclear Science and History. New Mexico is where the Trinity test, the first-ever detonation of a nuclear weapon, ever took place in 1945, so it is only fitting that Albuquerque is home to this museum. With a vast collection on the development of nuclear weapons, as well as the use of atomic energy, the museum provides a fascinating insight into the most powerful arms ever created by mankind.
Old Town. Dating back to 1706 when the city was founded, Albuquerque’s Old Town is one of the best-preserved of its kind in this part of the country. As could be expected, the historical neighborhood has some of the city’s most notable heritage architecture, as well as landmarks such as the Albuquerque Museum of Art and History and the New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science.

If you're planning a road trip through the state, don't miss this New Mexico guide.

Top international routes

Dallas
Phoenix
Denver
Las Vegas
Los Angeles
Houston
Austin
Atlanta

Main airlines

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, and Alaska Airlines

Terminals

The single airport terminal has three active concourses: A, B, and C.

Location

Albuquerque Airport is 3 mi (5 km) southeast of central Albuquerque. Sunport Boulevard, I-25, and Central Avenue are the main roads connecting the airport to the city.

Car rental desks

Car rental offices are in the separate Rental Car Center. Free shuttle buses run every five minutes from the first floor of the airport terminal building. The shuttle buses are accessible to travelers with reduced mobility.

Services and facilities

You’ll find many bars, cafeterias, fast food outlets, and even full-service restaurants, as well as convenience stores, gift shops, and newsstands. There are also ATMs, a lost and found office, more than 10 nearby hotels, mobile device charging stations, and a meditation room. Albuquerque Airport is equipped for travelers with reduced mobility; special assistance is also available, but make sure to contact your airline in advance if you’d like this service.

Nearest gas station

Valero gas station at 1620 Carlisle Boulevard can be reached in about four minutes and is open daily from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. There are many other gas stations near Albuquerque Airport and in the city.

Popular one-way rentals

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Airport info

Rating

7.6

Getting to the airport 8.4
Check-in and departures 9.3
Terminal facilities 7.2
Wi-Fi 7.6
Restaurants and car rental services 6.6
Lounge 6.6

Albuquerque Airport

IATA: ABQ
ICAO: KABQ
Name: Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)
Distance from city: 3 miles / 4.8 km

Top location near Albuquerque Airport

Los Alamos Airport

98.1 km / 61 miles away

When are car rental prices the lowest at Albuquerque Airport?

The cost of renting a car at Albuquerque Airport varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.

Average rental costs per day at Albuquerque Airport

$31.67

January

$36.81

February

$46.07

March

$40.16

April

$44.75

May

$40.52

June

$49.44

July

$32.23

August

$44.20

September

$46.49

October

$28.37

November

$36.60

December

The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Albuquerque Airport is November — when rental costs average $28.37 per day. This is 29% cheaper than the yearly average and 43% cheaper than renting a car in July (when prices average $49.44 per day).

This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.

For how long do renters keep their vehicles at Albuquerque Airport?

How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in July the average rental period is 12 days, while in January, the average rental period is only 5 days.

Average number of rental days at Albuquerque Airport

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What is the most popular time of year to rent a car at Albuquerque Airport?

Based on how many users search for a car in at Albuquerque Airport, travelers are most likely to rent a car in November, while they are least likely to rent in in March.

Monthly searches at Albuquerque Airport by pick-up date relative to the average

140%

January

132%

February

33%

March

76%

April

95%

May

52%

June

39%

July

81%

August

64%

September

155%

October

190%

November

143%

December

Car rental information

Popular suppliers	Ace Rent a car, Dollar, Thrifty, SIXT, Budget
Popular car categories	SUVs, Large cars, Medium cars, Small cars
Lowest price	$54 per day
Cheapest supplier	Thrifty

Most popular car models of rental suppliers

Rental Supplier	Model	Doors	Luggage	Type
Ace Rent a car	Hyundai Kona	4	3	SUVs
Ace Rent a car	Toyota Rav4	4	2	SUVs
Ace Rent a car	Toyota Camry	4	2	Large cars
Ace Rent a car	Hyundai Accent	4	1	Medium cars
Ace Rent a car	Volkswagen Jetta	4	2	Large cars
Ace Rent a car	Toyota Corolla	4	3	Large cars
Ace Rent a car	Toyota RAV4	5	2	SUVs
Thrifty	Nissan Rogue	5	3	SUVs
Ace Rent a car	Hyundai Accent	4	2	Medium cars
Ace Rent a car	Kia Rio	4	1	Small cars

Our customers' reviews

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