If your trip to Albuquerque is all locked in but your travel itinerary is a little on the empty side, we can give you a few hints and tips.You’ll need to wake up early if you want to see all the fascinating sights this place has to offer. ABQ BioPark Zoo and National Hispanic Cultural Center are non-negotiable. New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science and Old Town Plaza shouldn’t be forgotten either.Stop by Sunshine Theater. It’s one sight you’ll usually find on many visitors’ to-do lists. Popejoy Hall and El Rey Theater are also close by and worth checking out.

You don’t have to limit your adventures to just Albuquerque. Santa Fe is 60 miles away and features a great range of close-by things to see and do, such as Santa Fe Opera. Palace of the Governors is another popular attraction.

Located 0.3 miles from Albuquerque, Albuquerque Convention Center is a great place to go for a conference. After a long day of mingling and making new connections, you’ll be able to get behind the wheel of your rental car and drive out to a nearby café or go for a leisurely spin around the area.

Having your own car in Albuquerque will give you more freedom to go wherever you like. Maybe you’d like to leave town, explore the country laneways, and go wherever the wind takes you. If so, book one of our mid-size or full-size SUVs and explore the desert landscapes in the surrounding area. If you just want to soak up city life, opt for something small. Zooming around bustling streets and heavy traffic will be a lot easier in an economy or compact car.

There’s more than enough choice when it comes to rental cars in Albuquerque. From swish SUVs with loads of space for luggage to zippy little compacts that make parking a breeze, you’ll find it all here. Choosing your ride depends on your budget and what you intend to do. Some road trips are just begging you to splurge on your dream ride, whereas other adventures require no more than four wheels and a gas pedal. The choice is yours.

Most of the time, finding a place to park the car in Albuquerque is an easy task. If you plan to drive to one of the busier sights in town, it’s a good idea to look at parking options before you go.

As the population of Albuquerque is only 559,100, you probably won’t have much difficulty with traffic congestion. That said, city center streets are generally busier in the rush hours before and after work, so you may want to avoid driving then.

While cruising through the streets of Albuquerque, keep in mind that the speed limits generally range from 25mph to 75mph. Residential areas are 25mph unless indicated otherwise.

Generally, your chosen rental company will charge the fined amount to your credit card. Alternatively, the company may provide your contact information to the relevant local agency so they can issue a fine straight to you.

You’re allowed to use a cell phone when operating a vehicle in Albuquerque. However, we always recommend waiting until the end of your journey, or pulling over in an appropriate spot, before using your phone.

The legal BAC (blood alcohol content) limit when operating a vehicle in Albuquerque is 0.08%. If you’re planning on partying, leave your wheels behind and organize some other way of getting home instead.

Yes it is. But before doing so, you are required to completely stop the car and only continue if the lane is clear.

Subject to a small number of exceptions, seat belts are compulsory in Bernalillo County.