Los Alamos travel guide

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You're Going to Love Los Alamos

With a population of 12,019, Los Alamos is a must-see destination in New Mexico, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Los Alamos has to offer.

When to visit Los Alamos

Los Alamos in December
Estimated hotel price
$142
1 night at 3-star hotel
Los Alamos in December
Estimated hotel price
$142
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Los Alamos in July, when the average temperature is 68 °F, and the highest can go up to 80.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 17.6 °F, with an average temperature of 28.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 3.6″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Los Alamos, with an average rainfall of 0.7″.

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How to Get to Los Alamos

Plane

Although Los Alamos doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Santa Fe (SAF), which is located 22 miles from Los Alamos. Albuquerque Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Air France, Aeromexico and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Los Alamos departs from Oklahoma City and takes around 4h 32m.

Car

Another option to get to Los Alamos is to pick up a car rental from Albuquerque, which is about 59 miles from Los Alamos. You’ll find branches of Ace and Dollar, among others, in Albuquerque.

Plane

Although Los Alamos doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Santa Fe (SAF), which is located 22 miles from Los Alamos. Albuquerque Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Air France, Aeromexico and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Los Alamos departs from Oklahoma City and takes around 4h 32m.

Car

Another option to get to Los Alamos is to pick up a car rental from Albuquerque, which is about 59 miles from Los Alamos. You’ll find branches of Ace and Dollar, among others, in Albuquerque.

Airports near Los Alamos

Airlines serving Los Alamos

Lufthansa
Good (7,180 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,351 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,842 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,645 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,835 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,552 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,669 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,531 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,900 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,239 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,097 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,318 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,424 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,338 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,237 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,300 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (8,190 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,513 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (831 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,037 reviews)
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Where to stay in Los Alamos

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Los Alamos Entrada Park and Comfort Inn & Suites Los Alamos.

Where to stay in popular areas of Los Alamos

Most booked hotels in Los Alamos

Pueblo Canyon Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 34 reviews)
$130+
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Los Alamos Entrada Park
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 219 reviews)
$179+
Hampton Inn & Suites Los Alamos White Rock
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 120 reviews)
$143+
Comfort Inn & Suites Los Alamos
2 stars
Good (7.6, 164 reviews)
$116+
The Inn at the Delta
3 stars
Poor (0, 0 reviews)
$154+
Motel 6 Espanola Nm
2 stars
Good (6.4, 243 reviews)
$73+

Renting a car in Los Alamos

Renting a car in Los Alamos costs $79 per day, on average, or $237 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 6% cheaper than airport locations in Los Alamos.

Expect to pay $3.71 per gallon in Los Alamos (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $44.52 and $59.36. The most frequently booked car type in Los Alamos is Compact (Jeep Compass or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Mazda CX-5 or similar) are, on average, 52% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Los Alamos costs $79 per day, on average, or $237 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 6% cheaper than airport locations in Los Alamos.

Expect to pay $3.71 per gallon in Los Alamos (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $44.52 and $59.36. The most frequently booked car type in Los Alamos is Compact (Jeep Compass or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Mazda CX-5 or similar) are, on average, 52% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.