Top rated rental cars in Albuquerque, NM
Resting tranquilly along the Rio Grande beside the rosy Sandia Mountains, Albuquerque is the most populated city in New Mexico — though you’d never know it.
This relaxed sprawl of a city is a popular setting for TV shows and movie production, so these days, in addition to historic sites and national parks, you’ll find hip coffee shops, craft breweries, and farm-to-table cafes. Drive breathtaking scenic byways, explore peaks and petroglyphs, and fall under the spell of the land of enchantment.
Balloons, tramways, and ancient petroglyphs are just a few of the sights in our Albuquerque list of favorites.
Starting in Albuquerque, ride the three-mile tramway up into the Sandia Mountains for an astonishing lookout point over the Rio Grande Valley. Then hike around the peak or dine at a mountain-top restaurant to keep that view in sight.
This collection of petroglyphs west of the Rio Grande is between 300 and 25,000 years old. Preserved by lava flow, these drawings from ancient times are still visible, so you can imagine and interpret the lives of New Mexico’s earliest peoples.
If you’re visiting Albuquerque in early October, you can’t miss the world-famous Hot Air Balloon Fiesta. For nine days, the city transforms into an enchanted world of balloon competitions, rodeos, twilight glows, and fireworks under balloon-filled skies.
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Rent cars in Albuquerque, NM
While the International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta is Albuquerque’s best-known attraction, there’s plenty to discover outside the city. Albuquerque is surrounded by the colorful natural beauty of New Mexico, and the region abounds with remnants of ancient history like pueblos and cliff dwellings. A haven for artists and archaeologists, it’s the ideal place for any curious person to launch an unforgettable day trip.
Rent the perfect carAbout 60 miles west of Albuquerque, Acoma Pueblo is the oldest continually-inhabited city in the U.S. Climb to the top of a 400-foot mesa to tour the cliff dwellings, village, and cultural center that preserve the art and history of the indigenous Acoma people.
Santa Fe, founded as a 1600s Spanish colony, is famous for its adobe buildings, Pueblo style architecture, and artistic community. Just an hour’s drive from Albuquerque, it makes for a charming day trip.
The serene village of Jemez Springs dates back to 2,500 BC. Today, it’s a place to unplug and unwind. Offering hot springs, hikes, and history, it also hosts art galleries, outdoor concerts, and ambient restaurants.
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Outstanding host and a smooth ride, if your looking for a car rental in Albuquerque look no further.
very easy to work with, communicated well, was accommodating when i changed the pick up time of my reservation. awesome car, great mileage, super clean!
Melissa made my rental car experience in Albuquerque super easy!!
Chris was a great host…Always replyed quickly….if I’m ever in Albuquerque again I will definitely go with Chris again 5 star!!!!
This is the second visit to Albuquerque where we’ve rented Michael’s Tesla.
My hosts for my rental were wonderful on time with my car very professional with everything will definitely rent again from Michael and Kara when I visit Albuquerque
This Toyota Avalon is a great little car, well maintained and perfectly spotless!
Car was clean and very fuel efficient, perfect for getting around Albuquerque.
Marco is an excellent, communicative, host, who made the rental process super easy.
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If you’re planning a day trip to Santa Fe, this is the way to go. The curvy Highway 14, also known as Turquoise Trail, sweeps through majestic valleys, mining towns, and arts communities on its way to Santa Fe.
For exciting, remote forest driving, head toward Pinos Altos via the Trail of the Mountain Spirits. While you may not see any actual spirits, you will see the enchanting Gila Forest, the Continental Divide, and ancient cliff dwellings.
Trailing through the desert and forest of northern New Mexico, this drive is a fun adventure with plenty of opportunities to stop at sites like Red River, Taos Canyon, and Georgia O'Keeffe's Ghost Ranch.
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