Car Travel in Albuquerque

Car Travel

Albuquerque sprawls out in all directions, but getting around town is not difficult, despite growing traffic problems as the city's population steadily increases. Drivers here have a spotty reputation, too, often pushing it through yellow lights and failing to use turn signals. The main highways through the city, north-south I-25 and east-west I-40, converge just northeast of downtown and generally offer the quickest access to outlying neighborhoods and the airport. Rush-hour jams are common in the mornings and late afternoons, but they're still far less severe than in most big U.S. cities.

Parking

Because it's a driving city, most businesses and hotels have free or inexpensive off-street parking, and it's easy to find metered street parking in many neighborhoods. Problems usually arise only when there's a major event in town, such as a concert near University of New Mexico or a festival downtown or in Old Town, when you may want to arrive on the early side to get a space.