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Albuquerque Intl Sunport (ABQ)
Address:
3400 University Blvd Southeast,
Albuquerque,
NM,
87106,
United States
Phone:
(1) 505-842-4080
Hours of Operation:
Sun - Sat 7:00 AM - 12:00 AM
If flying in, shuttle to both the rental counter and car lot.
Where is Avis at the Albuquerque International Sunport?
Follow signs to the baggage claim area on the lower level. Locate the rental car phone & pick it up to be connected to a bus representative. Proceed outside to get on the common rental car bus. The bus will arrive within 5 minutes to take you to the rental car facility. Proceed inside the Avis rental car facility.
DISTANCE from rental counter to parking lot: 100-125 ft.
Albuquerque Airport Car Rental Information
When choosing Avis for your airport car rental in Albuquerque, you can pick from a wide selection of cars—from compact cars best for navigating downtown traffic to SUVs perfect for trips to the desert and beyond. An ABQ car rental gives you access to it all.
In a hurry? Speed car rental pickup with Avis Preferred membership so you can skip the line and go straight to your car. From the Albuquerque airport car rental lot, it’s a short 15-minute drive downtown.
Choose Avis at the Sunport for a great rental experience and the following benefits:
Long-Term Rentals Available
One-Way Rental Offered
ABQ Rental Car Return
Need to drop off a car rental to the Albuquerque airport? No problem! Just follow the signs for rental cars as you approach the airport. Avis handles drop-offs and pickups in the same location.
What Cars Are Available to Rent at the Albuquerque Airport?
You can view our rates and available rental cars at the Albuquerque airport by entering your rental dates and times into our reservation form at the top of this page.
SUV Rental
Heading out to Petroglyph National Monument? Reserve an SUV to navigate any winding roads along the way.
Luxury Car Rental
Rent the car of your dreams when you opt for a sports car, luxury sedan, premium SUV, or muscle car to explore Old Town Albuquerque.
Long-Term Car Rental
If you’re planning to stay in the area for more than a few weeks, pick a monthly car rental from Avis for more savings!
Sedan Rental
A sedan is ideal for quick trips around Albuquerque. Enjoy saving money on gas while driving to business meetings.
VAN RENTAL
If you’re traveling with a crowd to exciting local attractions, rent a 12- or 15- passenger van. Or, if you don’t need more than eight seats, try a minivan!
RENT A CAR AND EXPLORE ALBUQUERQUE
Renting a car at one of our Albuquerque rental centers provides freedom to explore the best attractions in the area! Check out these must-see spots after retrieving your ABQ car rental.
LOCAL ATTRACTIONS
Petroglyph National Monument: See one of the largest petroglyph sites in the country, with over 25,000 carved images created by Native Americans and Spanish settlers.
New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science: Learn about natural laws and phenomena in hands-on exhibits at this museum. Permanent exhibits include a Mars rover replica and several assembled dinosaur skeletons.
- Sandia Peak: Take in breathtaking views, enjoy a variety of outdoor activities, and explore hundreds of hiking trails.
Albuquerque International Sunport Travel FAQs
ABQ changed its name from the Albuquerque International Airport to the Albuquerque International Sunport in 1994 to reflect the sunny weather the city experiences throughout the year. Albuquerque, NM, sees about 280 days of sunshine each year, so the unique name is certainly warranted. (Source)
Yes. Albuquerque’s second airport is the Roswell International Air Center (ROW). ROW is a smaller airport option for travelers. (Source) If you’d prefer to fly to ROW, Avis has you covered. Our ROW car rental location provides plenty of options and savings, regardless of your travel plans.
Yes. The Albuquerque International Sunport is the largest and busiest airport in New Mexico, serving over 5 million passengers annually. Many different airlines serve the airport and provide nonstop flights to many destinations, giving passengers more options to suit their travel needs better. (Source)
ABQ is nestled in the heart of the city near the downtown area. After picking up your Avis car rental at the airport, you’ll only need to travel about a mile (typically about five minutes) to reach downtown Albuquerque. However, if you’re traveling during peak commute times, allow a few extra minutes for travel time.
ABQ is larger than the Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) and the largest commercial airport within the state of New Mexico. (Source) However, if you’d prefer to fly to SAF, you can still save more on your rental car by booking with Avis. Our SAF rental counter makes grabbing a car after a flight fast and easy.