Car Rentals in Albuquerque

Albuquerque is the largest city in New Mexico, situation on the Rio Grande River at the foot of the Sandia Mountains. This sprawling desert city is home to beautiful scenery, rich culture and history, and many popular tourist destinations and yearly festivals. Bisected by infamous Route 66, Albuquerque car rentals are definitely the easiest way to get around and see all that the area has to offer. Find a great deal on an Albuquerque rent a car and use your savings to visit local attractions like the Rio Grande Zoo and Botanical Gardens, Sandia Peak Tramway, the Balloon Fiesta Fairgrounds, or Sandia Casino and Resort.

Albuquerque car rentals are provided by Enterprise, Avis, Budget, Hertz, Thrifty, National, Dollar. Try Budget for the best deals, followed by Enterprise and Avis. If you fly into Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ), rentals are offered by Enterprise, Thrifty, Dollar, Alamo, Budget, National, Avis, and Hertz. Try Enterprise for the lowest rates, followed by Thrifty and Dollar.

While driving around Albuquerque and the surrounding suburbs, be prepared for frequent road construction and related traffic congestions. Ask the rental office for information on road conditions and consider picking up an Albuquerque car rental with a navigation system to avoid getting turned around on long detours. Keep in mind that driving while talking on your cell phone is illegal in Albuquerque. You must present a valid driver's license and credit card issued in your name at most rental car agencies (although some will take a cash deposit depending on a credit check), along with proof of insurance if you decline the vendor's coverage options. Usually age requirements are 21 for compact and economy cars, 25 for all others, and an additional young driver charge may apply for anyone under 25 (select agencies will rent to qualifying individuals over 18 for an additional fee).