Find Rio Rancho motels from $50

Because you’ll save on your room price, you can experience more of the activities in Rio Rancho. In the area, favorite places to visit include Balloon Fiesta Park.

At most motels, you’ll often find an outdoor pool and a free parking spot. When you stay at a motel, you’ll usually access your room from an outside corridor overlooking the parking lot. The word “motel” was invented in 1925 in San Luis Obispo, California by the owner of the Milestone Mo-Tel.

Here are some of our customers’ top motels to choose from in the larger area. Days Inn by Wyndham Rio Rancho: Stay within a 20-minute drive of Balloon Fiesta Park and Santa Ana Star Casino. Enjoy access to the 24-hour front desk, and freebies including breakfast, WiFi, and parking. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Albuquerque Northeast: A seasonal outdoor pool along with freebies like breakfast, WiFi, and parking are available during your stay. Central Rio Rancho is 6.8 mi (11 km) away. San Mateo Inn: Enjoy access to the seasonal outdoor pool, and freebies including WiFi and parking. Located 10.1 mi (16.2 km) from the heart of Rio Rancho. Days Inn by Wyndham East Albuquerque: Central Rio Rancho is 12.8 mi (20.6 km) away. A 24-hour business center along with freebies like breakfast, WiFi, and parking are available during your stay. Sandia Peak Inn: 11 mi (17.7 km) from the heart of Rio Rancho. Enjoy access to the fitness center, and freebies including breakfast, WiFi, and parking.

In this family-friendly area, you can check out the shops and enjoy the restaurants while you’re sightseeing. People visiting Rio Rancho have good things to say about the festivals. Some outdoorsy places nearby include Rio Grande, Balloon Fiesta Park, and Petroglyph National Monument. You’ll find these family-friendly sights in the area: Cliff’s Amusement Park, New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science, and ABQ BioPark Aquarium. During your trip, here are some other places to visit: Santa Ana Star Center, Club Rio Rancho, and J&R Vintage Auto Museum.

Weather can make or break a roadtrip, so we’ve gathered some data about year-round temperatures in Rio Rancho to help you plan yours. The hottest months are usually July and June with an average temp of 75°F, while the coldest months are January and December with an average of 38°F. Average annual precipitation for Rio Rancho is 9 inches.

We’ve gathered some information about local transportation options in Rio Rancho to help you navigate your stay: Fly into Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ), which is located 13.3 mi (21.4 km) away from the city center. If you’d like to explore around the area, consider renting a car to take in more sights.