Albuquerque travel guide
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You're Going to Love Albuquerque
With a population of 545,852, Albuquerque is the largest city in New Mexico, United States by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Albuquerque to see all of its attractions.
Where to Eat in Albuquerque
Downtown is the neighbourhood with the most restaurants in Albuquerque. These include popular favourites such as Seasons Rotisserie & Grill (2031 Mountain Road), Brixens (400 Central Ave SW) and High Noon (425 San Felipe NE). If you’re looking for affordable options, Farm & Table (8917 4th St NW) and Artichoke Cafe (424 Central SE) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Rancher's Club of New Mexico (1901 University Blvd. NE) and Bien Shur - Sandia Resort and Casino (30 Rainbow Rd NE) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Albuquerque.
When to visit Albuquerque
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Albuquerque in July, when the average temperature is 26 °C, and the highest can go up to 32 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -3 °C, with an average temperature of 2 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 41 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Albuquerque, with an average rainfall of 10 mm.
How to Get to Albuquerque
Plane
When flying to Albuquerque, you’ll arrive at Albuquerque Airport (ABQ), which is located 6 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Albuquerque from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 15h.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Albuquerque. The train journey from Albuquerque to Los Angeles takes 16h 18m and costs around €65 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chicago, expect to pay about €140 for a 25h 29m trip. The train station in Albuquerque is called Albuquerque, and is located 0.3 km from the city centre.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Albuquerque, including FlixBus, Busbud and Bus. From Phoenix, the bus ride to Albuquerque takes 845 km and will cost you around €79. From Denver, the ticket costs about €86 for a journey of 853 km.
Airlines serving Albuquerque
Where to stay in Albuquerque
Average rates range from around €169 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €190 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include San Mateo Inn and Comfort Suites Albuquerque Airport. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Albuquerque, with prices from €53 to €332 per night. Midtown/University is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Albuquerque are about 29% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Albuquerque
Most booked hotels in Albuquerque
Hiring a car in Albuquerque
Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Avis are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Albuquerque is the Ace branch at 3400 University Blvd SE, which is 5 km from the city centre.
Expect to pay €0.97 per litre in Albuquerque (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €11.56 and €15.41. The most frequently booked car type in Albuquerque is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Kia Rio or similar) is, on average, 54% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.