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Popular rental locations in Albuquerque

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Car rental offers in Albuquerque

Whether you're looking for a small rental car or a station wagon for the entire family, we will always have a suitable vehicle for the lowest price. Below are some examples from our selection in Albuquerque.

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Economy
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Intermediate
Standard
Full-size
Luxury
Passenger van
Convertible
SUV

Car rental companies in Albuquerque

Below are the car rental companies in Albuquerque with the best ratings. Compare all ratings and prices of these rental companies in one search.

  • National Car Rental

    9.5 (431)
    No rates available
  • Alamo

    9 (9281)
    From £ 43 / day
  • Enterprise

    8.7 (2088)
    From £ 44 / day
  • Avis

    8 (6438)
    From £ 36 / day
  • Hertz

    7.9 (7425)
    From £ 37 / day
  • Sixt

    7.8 (3652)
    From £ 38 / day
  • Dollar Rent a Car

    7.7 (4627)
    From £ 30 / day
  • Thrifty

    7.4 (5841)
    From £ 31 / day
  • Budget

    7.4 (10165)
    From £ 32 / day
  • ACE Rent A Car

    5.3 (16)
    No rates available
  • Advantage Rent a Car

    No reviews
    No rates available
  • Eaglerider

    No reviews
    No rates available
  • National

    No reviews
    No rates available
  • Payless

    No reviews
    No rates available

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When is the best time to book a rental car in Albuquerque?

Albuquerque - When is the most affordable time to rent a mini class car?

At this destination (Albuquerque), April is the most affordable time to rent a mini class car with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. March is the peak month for renting mini class cars, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Albuquerque - When is the most affordable time to rent a economy class car?

At this destination (Albuquerque), June is the most affordable time to rent a economy class car with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. September is the peak month for renting economy class cars, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Albuquerque - When is the most affordable time to rent a compact class car?

At this destination (Albuquerque), September is the most affordable time to rent a compact class car with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. September is the peak month for renting compact class cars, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Albuquerque - When is the most affordable time to rent an intermediate class car?

At this destination (Albuquerque), June is the most affordable time to rent a intermediate class car with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. September is the peak month for renting intermediate class cars, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Albuquerque - When is the most affordable time to rent a standard class car?

At this destination (Albuquerque), June is the most affordable time to rent a standard class car with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. September is the peak month for renting standard class cars, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Albuquerque - When is the most affordable time to rent a full-size car?

At this destination (Albuquerque), September is the most affordable time to rent a full-size class car with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. September is the peak month for renting full-size class cars, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Albuquerque - When is the most affordable time to rent a luxury car?

At this destination (Albuquerque), June is the most affordable time to rent a luxury class car with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. September is the peak month for renting luxury class cars, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Albuquerque - When is the most affordable time to rent a SUV?

At this destination (Albuquerque), June is the most affordable time to rent an SUV with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. September is the peak month for renting an SUV, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Albuquerque - When is the most affordable time to rent a MPV?

At this destination (Albuquerque), September is the most affordable time to rent an mpv with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. September is the peak month for renting an mpv with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Albuquerque - When is the most affordable time to rent a minivan?

At this destination (Albuquerque), September is the most affordable time to rent a minibus with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. September is the peak month for renting a minibus, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Albuquerque - When is the most affordable time to rent a sports car?

At this destination (Albuquerque), September is the most affordable time to rent a sports car with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. September is the peak month for renting a sports car, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Albuquerque - When is the most affordable time to rent a convertible?

At this destination (Albuquerque), September is the most affordable time to rent a convertible with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. September is the peak month for renting a convertible, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Albuquerque - When is the most affordable time to rent a sedan?

At this destination (Albuquerque), April is the most affordable time to rent a sedan with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. September is the peak month for renting a sedan, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Car rental companies in and around Albuquerque

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Albuquerque

Available locations in Albuquerque

Albuquerque Amtrak Station
1901 University N.e.
4770 Montgomery Ne
9421 Coors Blvd. N.w.

Albuquerque Guide

Guide

Located in the centre of the US sate of New Mexico, Albuquerque can be found right where I-40 (running east to west) crosses I-25 (running north to south alongside the Rio Grande River. Albuquerque is a fantastic destination from which to explore the southwest region. To get the most out of your trip the majority of visitors travelling here opt for car hire in Albuquerque. Book today for the best rates and deals online and obtain the freedom to explore this vast wilderness.

Explore Albuquerque

The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, operated by Native Americans, is a stunning museum and crafts market, great if you fancy purchasing some souvenirs for your trip. In the centre of this horseshoe shaped museum is a beautiful courtyard which has become the venue for free Pueblo dance classes every weekend. Videos are also played throughout the museum to exhibit modern Pueblo life.  Upstairs you will find incredible jewellery and pottery as well as a café serving a range of Pueblo specialties.

The intact Spanish plaza is a highlight for visitors. Dating from 1706, the area consists of a four-block historical and architectural museum with the most famous building, San Felipe de Neri Church, on the plaza's northern side. Though the church has been renovated several times since first built in 1706, the old charm and historical sense remain.

Other important attractions are the Albuquerque Museum of Art, History and Science, and the New Mexico Museum of Natural History; while the excellent Kimo Theater features stunning Pueblo Deco architecture as well as tasteful displays of art.

Several companies around Albuquerque offer hot-air balloon rides, and every October Albuquerque hosts the nation's largest hot-air balloon rally, attracting upwards of 100,000 people to its mass ascensions. Local vineyards are another favourite with visitors, with most offering wine tastings and tours.

Transport

Albuquerque is convenient to reach by either road or air. Albuquerque International Airport is located 8kms south of the city centre and has convenient connections to major cities in the southwest such as Denver and Phoenix, where international visitors can transit. Car rental firms operate from desks in the arrivals hall including Avis, Advantage Rent A Car, Alamo, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National, PaylessCar and Thrifty. For more options book online with us. Additional airports in Alamogordo, Farmington, Questa, Ruidoso, Santa Fe and Taos offer local flights.

By Car
Interstate 25 runs north-south through the state, parallel to the Rio Grande River, connecting Santa Fe in the north to Albuquerque and then to Los Cruces in the south. Albuquerque is connected to Texas and Arizona by the east-west oriented I-40. Additional highways make other towns in New Mexico easily accessible from Albuquerque on beautiful scenic drives. Book cheap car hire in Albuquerque today with carrentals.co.uk and gain the freedom to explore these routes in the style and comfort of your own private hire car.

Trains
Amtrak's Southwest Chief service has daily trains from Albuquerque's Amtrak station to eastern and western destinations, as well as to Lamy. There is a connecting bus to take passengers on to Santa Fe.

Buses
Greyhound has services throughout New Mexico and operates from the Albuquerque Bus Transportation Center.  Shuttle services also depart from the airport to Angel Fire, Red River, Santa Fe, and Taos.

Practical information

  • Currency
    United States Dollar
  • Driving direction
    Right
  • City speed limit
    25 - 70 km/h
  • Freeway speed limit
    90 - 130 km/h
  • Language
    English
  • Popular car category
    SUV

What most people want to know

The following questions and answers are a selection of the most popular questions. If you do not find the answer to your question, have a look at the Frequently Asked Questions page or contact us.

Is Carrentals.co.uk the cheapest?

Yes, we offer a guarantee of the lowest price - because we compare various retailers, we can always offer you the best price in town.

What do I need to do when picking up a car?

To pick up your car, you will need your voucher, passport, driver's license and a credit card. It is very important that your driver's license and credit card are in the same name as the main driver. Keep in mind that the local rental company will reserve a certain amount on your credit card as a deposit. This requires the PIN code for your credit card. If your driver's license is foreign (for example, in Chinese), you must bring a translation with you. Only your original passport and driver's license will be accepted - a copy is not sufficient.

Are there any additional costs?

In general, our rates are all-inclusive. Should there be any additional costs, our booking department will get in touch with you before issuing the invoice. Should you object, you can always cancel your reservation with no obligations attached (at least 48 hours in advance).

What kind of insurance is applicable to my car rental?

In general, Liability Insurance, Fire Insurance, All-Risks Insurance and Theft Insurance are included in the cost of your rental car.

What is a worry-free label?

Only rental companies with a high level of customer satisfaction are eligible to be included in our Worry-Free selection. This rate includes excess cover and unlimited kilometres. Your vehicle will be provided and must be returned with a full tank of fuel. With a vehicle from our Worry-Free selection, you can travel with peace of mind and no hidden costs.

How can I change or cancel my reservation?

You can cancel your reservation through "My Account". We recommend contacting us by phone if your changes to your booking or cancellation takes place at short notice (48 hours or less).

When will I get a confirmation of my booking?

Most reservations will receive confirmation within minutes after payment takes place. We recommend contacting our Booking Department for last minute reservations (pick-up within 48 hours).

Which car rental companies are compared by Carrentals.co.uk at this location?
  • National Car Rental
  • Alamo
  • Enterprise
  • Avis
  • Hertz
  • Sixt
  • Dollar Rent a Car
  • Thrifty
  • Budget
  • ACE Rent A Car
  • Advantage Rent a Car
  • Eaglerider
  • National
  • Payless