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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Albuquerque Airport Car Rental

Economy Crossover

Hyundai Kona or similar

5
3
4
A/C
Auto.

/ per day

Albuquerque Airport Car Rental

Compact

Ford Focus or similar

5
2
3
A/C
Auto.

/ per day

Albuquerque Airport Car Rental

Intermediate

Honda Civic or similar

5
2
4
A/C
Auto.

/ per day

Albuquerque Airport Car Rental

Standard

Volkswagen Jetta 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

$82 per day

Average car rental length

5 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

10.0 / 10

Average gasoline price

$1.00 per liter or $3.79 / 1 gallon

Lowest gasoline price

$0.81 per liter or $3.07 / 1 gallon

Highest gasoline price

$1.19 per liter or $4.50 / 1 gallon

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.

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.

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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

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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

$38.88

January

$51.73

February

$62.62

March

$62.50

April

$45.09

May

$37.09

June

$46.30

July

$56.90

August

$44.63

September

$95.58

October

$39.66

November

$45.43

December

The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Albuquerque Airport is June — when rental costs average $37.09 per day. This is 29% cheaper than the yearly average and 61% cheaper than renting a car in October (when prices average $95.58 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 7 days, while in April, 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 at Albuquerque Airport in March, while they are least likely to rent in in November.

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

153%

January

163%

February

217%

March

67%

April

94%

May

71%

June

75%

July

81%

August

46%

September

65%

October

36%

November

133%

December

Car Rental Information

Popular suppliers	Ace Rent a car, Thrifty, Dollar, SIXT, Payless
Popular car categories	SUVs, Large cars, Small cars, Medium cars
Lowest price	$46 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	Hyundai Kona	4	3	SUVs
Ace Rent a car	Toyota Camry	4	2	Large cars
Ace Rent a car	Kia Rio	4	1	Small cars
Ace Rent a car	Nissan Kicks	5	2	SUVs
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
Thrifty	Nissan Rogue	5	3	SUVs
Thrifty	Ford Focus	3	2	Medium cars

Our Customers' Reviews

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