Affordable Adventures in the Heart of New Mexico
Your trip deserves an adventure steeped in culture in the Heart of New Mexico. Exciting day trips and scenic byways surround Albuquerque with the mystic beauty of ancient Native American and Hispanic lore. The Heart of New Mexico is just one click away.
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.
See how far $100 can go while shopping for memorable and hand-crafted items from local Albuquerque stores.
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.
- $84 Average hotel economy rate*
- $65 Average cost for three meals*
* by Runzheimer International Guide to Daily Travel Prices April 2012
Transportation
In challenging times, Albuquerque's great transportation rates make it easy to plan an affordable vacation.
- $18 - A typical taxi cab fare from the Airport to Downtown
- $80 - Average daily rates for a compact car (plus taxes and fees)
- Gas prices are below the national average
