I'm not sure if any of you are still checking this thread but I do have another question. I now have hotels squared away and have seen a lot of posts regarding restaurants and things to do - but my question is about car rental.

The rates for renting a car during our stay seem quite high (over $400) are there any other rental agencies or tips for more affordable rental? Or is this just the price that is standard during that time?

Your help is appreciated.

can't offer any help on this one - but perhaps you want to make a new posting titled 'hints for affordable car rental' or something similar so people knowledgeable about car rentals will see that in the title - but quite possibly could just be higher during that time b/c of the fiesta.

Do you belong to AAA or have a Costco membership? You might get a discount that way.

Lee Ann

Thank you both. I did some searching around this site and some others and was able to use a discount code and at least get it down to the $300 range.

I will post another thread and see if anyone else has any ideas. Thanks again.

I would try Priceline, I have had good luck with them.

Also, Rent A Wreck
504 Yale Blvd SE
Albuquerque, NM 87106-5112
(505) 232-7552

it's near the airport.

Hope this helps...
Debi

Hi lindsyb,

I know that I'm late on this thread, and it looks like you've got all of your answers. You've planned it well.

My wife and I did this last year (3 night SFe (Inn of the Governors) , 2 night Taos (Fechin Inn), 2 night Albuquerque (Pyramid) ). I wrote a trip report here, I believe.

Just a few notes:

Pyramid is fine, but don't take their expensive shuttle bus. We actually walked to/from the park one night, but I don't necessarily advise this as the roads are BUSY. Just drive your rental car in, start early to avoid the traffic.

Speaking of rentals .... I found that the major rentals almost double their normal prices for the fiesta. Do the best you can with that.

Taos Pueblo is a must see .... also the drive in/out of Taos is amazing. Choose different routes if you can. The rooms at Fetchin Inn are very nice.

I like SFe the best of all cities, for atmosphere, eating, and museums. Also there are some great day trips you can take from SFe. I loved Bandalier National Monument as I am a hiker. If you have any other questions, be sure to ask.

I have to top/link this - I am going this year as well! I can't wait. (I have a balloon bug now that I went to Tuscany and did it there...)

Topping, 'cos I think I will go next year.