Car Rental at Roswell Airport (ROW)

Roswell International Air Center (ROW) is known worldwide thanks to the UFO incident of 1947 and is the gateway to southeastern New Mexico. With a full 5 rental companies at the airport you have a wide selection for your car rental. Roswell is a perfect hub for exploring Carlsbad Caverns and Lincoln County.

Roswell center with the famous International UFO Museum is approximately 5 km north of the airport and is reached in 10 minutes. Carlsbad Caverns National Park is approximately 150 km to the south via US-285 and takes about 100 minutes. Ruidoso in Lincoln National Forest is reached in approximately 120 km to the west – about 90 minutes.

Visit the UFO Museum in the center – it's only 10 minutes from the airport and a unique stop. Drive south toward Carlsbad Caverns early in the morning to avoid the heat in the caves. Fill up the tank in Roswell before longer trips – gas stations are sparse on US-380 heading west.

How many rental companies are at Roswell airport? There are 5 rental companies at ROW, which gives you a good selection and opportunity to compare prices on hyrbilar.se. How far is it to Carlsbad Caverns from Roswell?

Carlsbad Caverns is approximately 150 km to the south via US-285 and takes about 100 minutes. Can I drive to Albuquerque from Roswell? Yes, Albuquerque is approximately 300 km to the northwest via US-285 and I-40 and takes about 3 hours.

We compare prices from all major providers at Roswell Airport so you can see the total cost upfront — including insurance, fuel terms and any extras. Most bookings include free cancellation up to 48 hours before pickup, giving you flexibility if your plans change.