Car Rental at Albuquerque Airport

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
• Los Angeles
• Las Vegas
• Houston
• Chicago
• Salt Lake City

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

• Medium cars - from $45 per day
• SUVs - from $56 per day
• Large cars - from $45 per day
• Small cars - from $48 per day
• Premium cars - from $125 per day
• Vans - from $77 per day
• Convertibles - from $187 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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