Car Rental at Albuquerque Airport
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Cheapest car rental rates
Compact
Ford Focus or similar
$43.94 per day
Intermediate SUV
Midsize (Toyota RAV4) or similar
$44.11 per day
Full-size
Toyota Camry or similar
$53.10 per day
Standard
Volkswagen Jetta or similar
$53.10 per day
Most popular car rental deals
Economy
Chevrolet Spark or similar
$53.25 per day
Mini Van
Chrysler Pacifica or similar
$99.10 per day
Premium SUV
Ford Expedition or similar
$132.19 per day
Luxury SUV
Infiniti QX80 or similar
$165.95 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 6:34 PM on 5/5/25. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel information
Languages
English, Spanish
Currency
USD
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+1
Average car rental price
$81 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%
Average gas price
$0.84 per liter or $3.18 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$0.72 per liter or $2.73 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.00 per liter or $3.79 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.
Most popular types of rental car
- Convertibles - from $62 per day
- Large cars - from $45 per day
- Medium cars - from $44 per day
- Vans - from $99 per day
- Premium cars - from $56 per day
- Small cars - from $53 per day
- SUVs - from $44 per day
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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- Phoenix (423 miles / 680 km)
- El Paso (264 miles / 425 km)
- Tucson (450 miles / 724 km)
- Denver (451 miles / 725 km)
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Airport info
Albuquerque Airport
- IATA: ABQ
- ICAO: KABQ
- Name: Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)
- Distance from city: 3 miles / 4.8 km
Top location near Albuquerque Airport
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98.1 km / 61 miles away
Map of car rental locations
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
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Albuquerque Airport is January — when rental costs average $30.11 per day. This is 26% cheaper than the yearly average and 43% cheaper than renting a car in July (when prices average $52.97 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.
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
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 April, while they are least likely to rent in in July.
Monthly searches at Albuquerque Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
Car rental information
| Popular suppliers | Ace Rent a car, Dollar, Thrifty, SIXT, Alamo |
| Popular car categories | Large cars, SUVs, Medium cars, Small cars |
| Lowest price | $44 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | Thrifty |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ace Rent a car | Volkswagen Jetta | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
| Ace Rent a car | Hyundai Accent | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Ace Rent a car | Toyota RAV4 | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Ace Rent a car | Toyota Camry | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
| Ace Rent a car | Hyundai Kona | 4 | 3 | SUVs |
| Ace Rent a car | Kia Rio | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
| Ace Rent a car | Nissan Kicks | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Thrifty | Ford Focus | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Thrifty | Mazda 3 | 5 | 3 | Large cars |
| Dollar | Honda CR-V | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
Our customers' reviews
Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have the option to post a review here. Instead, we ask each and every customer to leave a review after they return their rental car. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic.
LD
United States of America (USA)
Kia Rio
3/23/25
Albuquerque is a fun town but very dry and very brown. There was a huge dust storm during our visit. Next time, we will stay in Santa Fe,
AG
United States of America (USA)
Toyota Corolla
1/17/24
Drove to Santa Fe and saw the sights in Albuquerque.
JV
United States of America (USA)
Kia Rio
11/25/23
ABQ zoo was great value and fun outing. Santa Fe is sweet but expensive. Hiking is great everywhere.
CS
United States of America (USA)
Toyota Rav4
9/7/23
We attended Zozobra in Santa Fe.....alot of fun.
DG
United States of America (USA)
Volkswagen Jetta
4/28/23
We drove to Santa Fe from Albuquerque to visit dear friends, hike botanical gardens, romp at Meow Wolf, eat amazing NM food everywhere we went and stay at our favorite authentic hotel. This is our once-a-year journey.
WS
United States of America (USA)
Toyota Rav4
2/11/23
Went skiing and vehicle performance was flawless
JH
United States of America (USA)
Volkswagen Jetta
1/17/23
Just seeing my boys who live in ABQ
WD
United States of America (USA)
Toyota Rav4
10/23/22
Lightning Field, VLA, Toas Pueblo, Millicent Rogers Museum & O'Keefe home & studio were all magnificent.
(The Pie-o-neer restaurant in Pie Town was though the worst eating experince I or any of my friends have ever had!?!)
PS
United States of America (USA)
Kia Optima
7/22/22
Drove to many places in New Mexico and visited friends.
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Dollar
8.1 / 10
Lowest-rated company
Thrifty
6.5 / 10
Total number of reviews
9
Total rental companies
11
Average daily price
$80.59
Lowest daily price
$43.94
Total cars available
328
Top 11 suppliers at Albuquerque Airport in 2025
Dollar
8664342226
3400 University Blvd Se
$45 - $177
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 22:00
Tue:
07:00 - 22:00
Wed:
07:00 - 22:00
Thu:
07:00 - 22:00
Fri:
07:00 - 22:00
Sat:
07:00 - 22:00
Sun:
07:00 - 22:00
+15053731050 / +15054375809 / +18882233952
Alburquerque International Sunport, 3400 University Blvd Se, Albuquerque
$94 - $233
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 23:30
Tue:
07:00 - 23:30
Wed:
07:00 - 23:30
Thu:
07:00 - 23:30
Fri:
07:00 - 23:30
Sat:
07:00 - 22:00
Sun:
07:00 - 22:00
Alamo
8443660504
3400 UNIVERSITY BLVD SE, BLDG K
$76 - $223
Working hours
Mon:
06:00 - 23:59
Tue:
06:00 - 23:59
Wed:
06:00 - 23:59
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06:00 - 23:59
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06:00 - 23:59
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06:00 - 23:59
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06:00 - 23:59
+18887498227
3400 University Blvd SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106
$44 - $177
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 23:59
Tue:
07:00 - 23:59
Wed:
07:00 - 23:59
Thu:
07:00 - 23:59
Fri:
07:00 - 23:59
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07:00 - 23:59
Sun:
07:00 - 23:59
Enterprise
+18443660505
3400 University Blvd SE Bldg K, Albuquerque, NM 87106
$77 - $186
Working hours
Mon:
06:00 - 23:59
Tue:
06:00 - 23:59
Wed:
06:00 - 23:59
Thu:
06:00 - 23:59
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06:00 - 23:59
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06:00 - 23:59
Sun:
06:00 - 23:59
Hertz
5058424235
3400 University Se
$77 - $186
Working hours
Mon:
06:00 - 23:59
Tue:
06:00 - 23:59
Wed:
06:00 - 23:59
Thu:
06:00 - 23:59
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06:00 - 23:59
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06:00 - 23:59
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06:00 - 23:59
National
+18443660506
3400 University Blvd SE Bldg K, Albuquerque, NM 87106
$78 - $202
Working hours
Mon:
06:00 - 23:59
Tue:
06:00 - 23:59
Wed:
06:00 - 23:59
Thu:
06:00 - 23:59
Fri:
06:00 - 23:59
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06:00 - 23:59
Sun:
06:00 - 23:59
Avis
+15058424080
Albuquerque International Airport, 3400 University Blvd Southeast,
Albuquerque, NM, 87106, United States
$53 - $167
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 23:59
Tue:
07:00 - 23:59
Wed:
07:00 - 23:59
Thu:
07:00 - 23:59
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07:00 - 23:59
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07:00 - 23:59
Sun:
07:00 - 23:59
Budget
5057643560
Albuquerque Int'l Airport, 3400 University Blvd Southeast,
Albuquerque, NM, 87106, United States
$53 - $143
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 23:59
Tue:
07:00 - 23:59
Wed:
07:00 - 23:59
Thu:
07:00 - 23:59
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07:00 - 23:59
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07:00 - 23:59
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07:00 - 23:59
Advantage
8007775500
3400 University Blvd. SE, Suite N
$53 - $143
Working hours
Mon:
06:00 - 23:59
Tue:
06:00 - 23:59
Wed:
06:00 - 23:59
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06:00 - 23:59
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06:00 - 23:59
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06:00 - 23:59
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06:00 - 23:59
+18772830898
3400 University Blvd SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106, USA
$44 - $174
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 22:00
Tue:
07:00 - 22:00
Wed:
07:00 - 22:00
Thu:
07:00 - 22:00
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07:00 - 22:00
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07:00 - 22:00
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07:00 - 22:00
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