Roswell travel guide

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You're Going to Love Roswell

With a population of 48,366, Roswell is a must-see destination in New Mexico, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Roswell to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Roswell

Roswell in November
Estimated hotel price
$92
1 night at 3-star hotel
Roswell in November
Estimated hotel price
$92
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Roswell in July, when the average temperature is 77 °F, and the highest can go up to 91.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 23 °F, with an average temperature of 39.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 2.5″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Roswell, with an average rainfall of 0.5″.

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How to Get to Roswell

Plane

When flying to Roswell, you’ll arrive at Roswell Intl (ROW), which is located 6 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Roswell departs from Seattle and takes around 6h 46m.

Car

Another option to get to Roswell is to pick up a car rental from Albuquerque, which is about 168 miles from Roswell. You’ll find branches of Ace and Dollar, among others, in Albuquerque.

Bus

Roswell’s bus station is located 0.3 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Roswell, you’ll arrive at Roswell Intl (ROW), which is located 6 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Roswell departs from Seattle and takes around 6h 46m.

Car

Another option to get to Roswell is to pick up a car rental from Albuquerque, which is about 168 miles from Roswell. You’ll find branches of Ace and Dollar, among others, in Albuquerque.

Bus

Roswell’s bus station is located 0.3 miles from the city center.

Airlines serving Roswell

Emirates
Excellent (3,552 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,903 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,240 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,889 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (12,331 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (536 reviews)
Advanced Air
Excellent (1 reviews)
Boutique Air
Excellent (12 reviews)

Where to stay in Roswell

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Candlewood Suites Roswell and Holiday Inn Express & Suites Roswell.

Where to stay in popular areas of Roswell

Most booked hotels in Roswell

Roswell Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1084 reviews)
$77+
Comfort Suites
2 stars
Excellent (8, 1235 reviews)
$80+
Days Inn by Wyndham Roswell
2 stars
Excellent (8, 893 reviews)
$67+
Baymont by Wyndham Roswell
2 stars
Good (7.5, 182 reviews)
$63+
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Roswell
2 stars
Good (7.3, 903 reviews)
$73+
Motel 6 Roswell
2 stars
Good (7.1, 386 reviews)
$62+

Renting a car in Roswell

Renting a car in Roswell costs $83 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 31% cheaper than airport locations in Roswell.

Expect to pay $3.71 per gallon in Roswell (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 Roswell is Standard (Mazda CX-9 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Accent or similar) are, on average, 46% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Roswell costs $83 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 31% cheaper than airport locations in Roswell.

Expect to pay $3.71 per gallon in Roswell (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 Roswell is Standard (Mazda CX-9 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Accent or similar) are, on average, 46% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.