A car hire in Albuquerque is the best way to travel if you want to explore all that New Mexico has to offer. Take on a self drive holiday while you cruise along in the privacy of your own car hire along the famous Route 66 which snakes through from Los Angeles to Chicago. There are two major highways which intersect in Albuquerque, Route 25 runs from Colorado though the mountains to the borders of Texas and Mexico and Route 40 travels to the Arizona border. Choose from many suppliers depots to collect your car hire from either the Albuquerque airport or from numerous downtown depots located in the city. Auto Europe offers several pick up locations and a large fleet selection, so finding a car hire in Albuquerque is both easy and economical.
Start your adventures with a short self-drive to the wonderful Albuquerque Biological Park which offers a lot of entertainment to cater everyone's taste. Here you will discover the Albuquerque Aquarium, the Rio Grande Botanic Garden, the Rio Grande Zoo and Tingley Beach. The Park offers environmental awareness, education but above all fun with exciting recreational activities. There is much to see and do as the Rio Grande Zoo has over 250 species and the Aquarium's highlight is the huge shark tank with other species from the ocean's depths. Don't miss out on the stunning Botanical Garden which lies along 36 acres of garden. Take a relaxing stroll alongside the numerous plant species and the Children's Fantasy Garden where the children can explore the giant pretend vegetable, garden tools and bugs.
For spectacular views then take your car hire to the Sandia Peak Tramway which is the world's longest aerial tramway. This 15 minute ride takes you beyond your imagination and heights of up to 1164 meters. The tramway ascends across the picturesque landscape crawling close to the spectacular cliffs and pinnacles. This is a unique experience to discover the beauty of Albuquerque. When you reach the top there are various activities available, during the summer season over 42 kilometres of hiking trails and adventure sports are available. Within winter this is a great area for skiing adventures.
A great way to take advantage of your car hire is to explore the nearby attractions along the scenic routes. Take a scenic self drive tour in your auto hire to the Petroglyph National Monument where you will find thousands of ancient Native American rock carvings and paintings. There are numerous scenic routes which twine through the mountains, and don't miss out on the popular Turquoise Trail which runs along forests and alpine meadows. Cruise through to the capital city, Santa Fe, located approximately an hour and a half drive. This is a beautiful antique city rich in Spanish culture and charming architecture.
The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is celebrated from the 3rd of October till the 11th of October. This fiesta is a colourful event where the vibrance of the balloons dominates the beautiful blue skyline. This splendid sight should not be missed as all eyes are drawn to the hundreds of hot air balloons which sail through the sky.
With Auto Europe, a car hire in Albuquerque is both easy and affordable. You can pick-up your car hire from several Albuquerque depots located in both airports and cities. Book your car hire in Albuquerque with Auto Europe over our safe, reliable and secure online booking system. For more information, see our Car Hire FAQ page, check our Terms and Conditions, or Contact Us.