Car Rental Albuquerque Airport
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Cheapest Car Rental Rates
Economy
Mitsubishi Mirage or similar
- 4x
- 2x
- 4x
- Yes
- Auto.
$75.49
/ per day
Compact
Nissan Versa or similar
- 5x
- 2x
- 4x
- Yes
- Auto.
$78.46
/ per day
Intermediate
Kia Forte or similar
- 5x
- 3x
- 4x
- Yes
- Auto.
$97.12
/ per day
Standard
VW Jetta or similar
- 5x
- 2x
- 4x
- Yes
- Auto.
$79.92
/ per day
Most Popular Car Rental Offers
Special
Ford Fusion 5d or similar
- 5x
- 3x
- 5x
- Yes
- Auto.
$85.78
/ per day
Full-size
TOYOTA CAMRY or similar
- 5x
- 2x
- 4x
- Yes
- Auto.
$102.01
/ per day
Minivan
Dodge Grand Caravan or similar
- 7x
- 3x
- 4x
- Yes
- Auto.
$108.72
/ per day
Luxury
Cadillac XTS V6 Platinum or similar
- 5x
- 2x
- 4x
- Yes
- Auto.
$109.07
/ per day
The above prices are approximate only. They are based on bookings made during the last 48 hours and depend on booking dates, length of rental and car class.
Travel Information
Language
English
Currency
USD
Country code
1
Average car rental length
4 days
Economy car rental price
$79.13 / per day
Traffic direction
Right-hand
Speed limit out of town
72 - 120 km/h
45 - 75 mi/h
Speed limit within town
40 - 120 km/h
25 - 75 mi/h
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Airport Car Rental
Albuquerque Airport is also known as Albuquerque International Sunport.
Top international routes
- Dallas
- Phoenix
- Denver
- Los Angeles
- Atlanta
- Chicago
Main airlines
Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Mesa Airlines, SkyWest 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.
Most popular types of rental car
Economy, Mini, Compact, Van, SUV
Top car rental companies
National, Alamo, and Europcar
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, three 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
- Phoenix (424 mi / 682 km)
- Salt Lake City (602 mi / 969 km)
- El Paso (265 mi / 426 km)
- Denver (452 mi / 727 km)
- Kansas City, Missouri (796 mi / 1,281 km)
- San Antonio (716 mi / 1,152 km)
Airport info
Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)
- IATA: ABQ
- ICAO: KABQ
- Airport name: Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)
- Airport type: Public / Joint Civil / Military
- Airport Size: Large Airport
- Elevation AMSL: 1632 m / 5355 ft
- Runway Surface: Concrete / Grooved
- Passengers (per year): 4,958,417
- Distance from City: 3 miles / 4.8 km SE of town
- Airport Hours: 24 hours a day
- Phone: +1 505 244 7700
- Email: jechavez@cabq.gov
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When are car rental prices cheapest at Albuquerque Airport?
The cost of renting a car at Albuquerque Airport depends on the time of year. This graph compares month-to-month price changes to help you find the best deal.
Average Rental Price at Albuquerque Airport
The cheapest time of the year to rent a vehicle at Albuquerque Airport is February when prices for an Economy class start from $28.56. You can see that this is 48% cheaper than the yearly’s average and 71% cheaper than renting a car in March (when rental prices start at $100.12 for a Compact class). Knowing this can help you find the best price. But remember that these are average numbers. The exact cost of your rental will depend on your rental length and on how far in advance you book the car. Enter your travel dates at the top of the page to see exact prices and offers!
What’s the most popular rental length at Albuquerque Airport?
Travel length differs from one month to another: in December the average rental period is 32 days, while in March, the average rental period is only 5 days.
Average Rental Length at Albuquerque Airport
Which is the busiest car rental month at Albuquerque Airport?
Travelers are most likely to rent a car at Albuquerque Airport in July, while the fewest number of travelers rent in February.
Albuquerque Airport Car Rental Popularity by Monthly Searches
Top 8 Suppliers for Albuquerque Airport in 2019
National
001 8 443 660 506
3400 University Blvd SE Bldg K, Albuquerque, NM 87106
Alamo
8443660504
3400 UNIVERSITY BLVD SE, BLDG K
Europcar
001 5 052 426 154 / 001 8 007 775 500
3400 University Blvd SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106
Dollar
8664342226
3400 UNIVERSITY BLVD SE
Alamo
001 8 443 660 504
3400 University Blvd SE Bldg K, Albuquerque, NM 87106
Dollar
001 8 664 342 226
International Sunport, 3400 University Blvd Se, Albuquerque, Nm 87106
Thrifty
001 8 772 830 898
3400 University Blvd Se
Advantage
001 8 007 775 500 / 001 5 052 426 154
3400 University Blvd SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106
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