Albuquerque - Authentic and Affordable
Planning
affordable family vacations can be tricky, but Albuquerque offers local
events,
activities and entertainment
options available within a wide range of budgets. Everyone can afford
inexpensive vacations in Albuquerque!
Attractions & Activities
Discover how to have an authentic vacation on a budget with Albuquerque’s affordable attractions and events.
Albuquerque is a great place for an affordable vacation with a variety of inexpensive or free attractions.
Performances: $8
Ticket prices for a wide range of theatre, dance and music performances start at only $8. Experience our local culture at a value.
Spectator Sports: $6
Admission starts at only $6 for sporting events including Isotopes AAA baseball and University of New Mexico's nationally-ranked basketball, football and baseball games.
Outdoor Recreation
Choose Albuquerque for inexpensive vacations with endless options for affordable outdoor activities!
- $55 - average green fee for 18-holes of golf with a cart at one of the city's 14 golf courses
- Mountain bike rentals start at $8/hour and mountain bike packages start at $36
- Hot Air Balloon Ride - a unique Albuquerque experience is $160. Check out our coupons for deals!
Lodging and Meals
Much of what you spend on a trip is for lodging and meals, so Albuquerque’s affordable hotels and restaurants and low taxes make it easy to plan inexpensive vacations in our beautiful city.
- $82.57 Average hotel economy rate*
- $68 Average cost for three meals*
* by Runzheimer International Guide to Daily Travel Prices June 2009
Transportation
In challenging times, Albuquerque's great transportation rates make it easy to plan an affordable vacation.
- $12 A typical taxi cab fare from the Airport to Downtown
- $45 Average daily rates for a compact car; a mid-sized car starts at $46.50 (plus taxes and fees)
- Gas Prices are below the national average
