Car Rental at Albuquerque Airport
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Cheapest Car Rental Rates
Economy
Kia Rio
or similar
$50.73
per day
Intermediate
Nissan Sentra
or similar
$51.04
per day
Compact
Ford Focus
or similar
$53.60
per day
Standard
Volkswagen Jetta
or similar
$71.42
per day
Most Popular Car Rental Deals
Full-size
Nissan Altima
or similar
$83.21
/ per day
Premium Regular Cab Pickup
Ford F-150
or similar
$96.22
/ per day
Luxury
Chrysler 300
or similar
$144.14
/ per day
Special
BMW 5 series
or similar
$69.96
/ per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 01:40 on 2023-05-30. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel Information
Language
English,
Spanish
Spanish
Currency
USD
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+1
Average car rental price
$77.54 / per day
Average car rental length
6 days
Speed limit within town
48 km/h
30 mph
Speed limit out of town
88 - 120 km/h
55 - 75 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.08%
Average gasoline price
$1.01 per liter
Highest gasoline price
$1.16 per liter
Lowest gasoline price
$0.81 per liter
Airport Car Rental
Albuquerque Airport is also known as Albuquerque International Sunport. It serves the largest city in the state of New Mexico. If you're planning a road trip through the state, don't miss this New Mexico guide.
Top international routes
- Dallas
- Phoenix
- Denver
- Los Angeles
- Atlanta
- Chicago
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 $165 per day
- Large cars - from $51 per day
- Medium cars - from $51 per day
- Vans - from $171 per day
- Premium cars - from $63 per day
- Small cars - from $51 per day
- SUVs - from $55 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
- 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)
Fact checked by:
Megan Starr & Aram Vardanyan
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Airport info
Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)
- IATA: ABQ
- ICAO: KABQ
- Name: Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)
- Distance from city: 3 miles / 4.8 km
Top Locations near Albuquerque Airport
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98.1 km / 61.0 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. This graph compares prices from month to month in order to help you find the best time of year.
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 $38.83 per day. This is 33% cheaper than the yearly average and 51% cheaper than renting a car in October (when prices average $79.70 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 7 days, while in April, the average rental period is only 5 days.
Average rental length 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 at Albuquerque Airport in March, while they are least likely to rent in in June.
Monthly searches at Albuquerque Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
Car Rental Information
| Popular suppliers | Ace Rent a car, Thrifty, Dollar, SIXT, Alamo |
| Popular car categories | SUVs, Large cars, Medium cars, Small cars |
| Lowest price | $51 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | Ace Rent a car |
Most Popular Car Models of Rental Suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ace Rent a car | Toyota Rav4 | 4 | 2 | SUVs |
| Ace Rent a car | Toyota Camry | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
| Ace Rent a car | Nissan Kicks | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Ace Rent a car | Kia Rio | 4 | 1 | Small 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 | Hyundai Accent | 4 | 1 | Medium cars |
| Ace Rent a car | Hyundai Kona | 4 | 3 | SUVs |
| Thrifty | Nissan Rogue | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| Ace Rent a car | Hyundai Santa Fe | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
Our Customers' Reviews
Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have an 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, verified, and trustworthy.
WS
United States of America (USA)
Toyota Rav4
February 11, 2023
Went skiing and vehicle performance was flawless
JH
United States of America (USA)
Volkswagen Jetta
January 17, 2023
Just seeing my boys who live in ABQ
WD
United States of America (USA)
Toyota Rav4
October 23, 2022
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
July 22, 2022
Drove to many places in New Mexico and visited friends.
Car Rental Statistics
Highest rated company
Ace Rent a car
8.6 / 10
Lowest rated company
Payless
8.4 / 10
Total number of reviews
4
Total rental companies
12
Average daily price
$77.54
Lowest daily price
$50.73
Total cars available
123
Top 12 Suppliers at Albuquerque Airport in 2023
+15053731050 / +15054375809
Alburquerque International Sunport , 3400 University Blvd Se, Albuquerque
$51 - $81
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
8443660504
3400 UNIVERSITY BLVD SE, BLDG K
$78 - $255
National
+18443660506
3400 University Blvd SE Bldg K, Albuquerque, NM 87106
$81 - $259
Enterprise
8443660505
3400 UNIVERSITY BLVD SE
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
Sat:06:00-23:59
Sun:06:00-23:59
+18772830898
3400 University Blvd Se
$54 - $93
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
Hertz
5058424235
3400 University Se
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
Sat:06:00-23:59
Sun:06:00-23:59
+18887498227
3400 University Blvd SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106
$51 - $83
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
Sat:07:00-23:59
Sun:07:00-23:59
Budget
+15057643560
3400 University Boulevard Se
$117 - $194
Working hours
Mon:07:00-23:00
Tue:07:00-23:00
Wed:07:00-23:00
Thu:07:00-23:00
Fri:07:00-23:00
Sat:07:00-23:00
Sun:07:00-23:00
Dollar
8664342226
3400 University Blvd Se
$60 - $71
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
Advantage
8007775500
3400 University Blvd. SE, Suite N
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
Sat:06:00-23:59
Sun:06:00-23:59
Avis
5058424080
3400 University Boulevard Se
Working hours
Mon:07:00-23:00
Tue:07:00-23:00
Wed:07:00-23:00
Thu:07:00-23:00
Fri:07:00-23:00
Sat:07:00-23:00
Sun:07:00-23:00
Payless
5052476705
3400 University Boulevard Se
Working hours
Mon:07:00-23:00
Tue:07:00-23:00
Wed:07:00-23:00
Thu:07:00-23:00
Fri:07:00-23:00
Sat:07:00-23:00
Sun:07:00-23:00
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