How much does it cost to travel to Roswell, New Mexico?
You should plan to spend around $117 per day on your vacation in Roswell, New Mexico. This is the average daily price based on the expenses of other visitors.
Past travelers have spent, on average for one day:
- $44 on meals
- $38 on local transportation
- $91 on hotels
A one week trip to Roswell, New Mexico for two people costs, on average, $1,632. This includes accommodation, food, local transportation, and sightseeing.
All of these average travel prices have been collected from other travelers to help you plan your own travel budget.
Independent Travel
Traveling Independently to Roswell, New Mexico has many benefits including affordabilty, freedom, flexibility, and the opportunity to control your own experiences.
All of the travel costs below are based on the experiences of other independent travelers.
Is Roswell, New Mexico expensive to visit?
Prices in Roswell, New Mexico are reasonable and comparable to your average travel destination. Hotels, food, and sightseeing are generally within normal price ranges.
Within North America, which is known to be an expensive region, Roswell, New Mexico is a reasonably affordable destination compared to other places. It is in the top 25% of cities in North America for its affordability. You can find more affordable cities such as Vernon, but there are also more expensive cities, such as Key West.
For more details, and to find out if it's within your travel budget, see Is Roswell, New Mexico Expensive?
How much money do I need for a trip to Roswell, New Mexico?
The average Roswell, New Mexico trip cost is broken down by category here for independent travelers. All of these Roswell, New Mexico travel prices are calculated from the budgets of real travelers.
Category
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Cost
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Accommodation 1
(Double Occupancy)
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$91
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Local Transportation 1
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$38
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Food 2
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$44
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Entertainment 1
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$33
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Alcohol 2
|
$5 -
14
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Accommodation Budget in Roswell, New Mexico
Calculated from travelers like you
The average price paid for one person for accommodation in Roswell, New Mexico is $46. For two people sharing a typical double-occupancy hotel room, the average price paid for a hotel room in Roswell, New Mexico is $91. This cost is from the reported spending of actual travelers.
Looking for a hotel in Roswell, New Mexico? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options.
Transportation Budget in Roswell, New Mexico
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The cost of a taxi ride in Roswell, New Mexico is significantly more than public transportation. On average, past travelers have spent $38 per person, per day, on local transportation in Roswell, New Mexico.
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Transportation1
Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
$38
How much does it cost to go to Roswell, New Mexico? Naturally, it depends on the dates. We recommend Kayak because they can find the best deals across all airlines.
The price of renting a car in Roswell, New Mexico will depends on dates, the type of car, the location, and your age. We recommend Kayak because they can find the best deals across all car rental companies.
Food Budget in Roswell, New Mexico
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While meal prices in Roswell, New Mexico can vary, the average cost of food in Roswell, New Mexico is $44 per day. Based on the spending habits of previous travelers, when dining out an average meal in Roswell, New Mexico should cost around $18 per person. Breakfast prices are usually a little cheaper than lunch or dinner. The price of food in sit-down restaurants in Roswell, New Mexico is often higher than fast food prices or street food prices.
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Food2
Meals for one day
$44
Entertainment Budget in Roswell, New Mexico
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Entertainment and activities in Roswell, New Mexico typically cost an average of $33 per person, per day based on the spending of previous travelers. This includes fees paid for admission tickets to museums and attractions, day tours, and other sightseeing expenses.
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Entertainment1
Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
$33
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Alcohol Budget in Roswell, New Mexico
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The average person spends about $9.29 on alcoholic beverages in Roswell, New Mexico per day. The more you spend on alcohol, the more fun you might be having despite your higher budget.
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Alcohol2
Drinks for one day
$9.29
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Roswell, New Mexico On a Budget
The town of Roswell, New Mexico, of the Southwestern United States, has become most known for one thing-aliens. It gained its fame for an alleged UFO crash in the vicinity of the town back in 1947. Many speculated that the incident involved an extraterrestrial spacecraft and its alien occupants, and that that an alien craft was found and its occupants were captured, but the military then engaged in a cover-up. It has been a topic of much controversy since the 1970s, and has since turned the town into a tourist attraction for those interested in aliens, UFOs, and science fiction.
All aliens aside, the area was first populated by pioneers from Missouri looking to start a new settlement. Van C. Smith, a businessman from Omaha, Nebraska, and his partner, Aaron Wilburn, constructed two adobe buildings in 1869 that began what is now Roswell. Smith named the town Roswell after his father's first name and the town grew from there. Today Roswell acts as a center for irrigated farming, dairying, ranching, manufacturing, distribution, and petroleum production. It is also home to New Mexico Military Institute.
Sights
With its tourism built on aliens, a visit to Roswell will have you seeing extraterrestrials around every corner. Even the windows of Walmart are painted with little green men greeting customers happily. From alien statues at bus corners to vending machines decked with alien art, the town of Roswell is overrun with extraterrestrial paraphernalia. One of the biggest attractions is of course the International UFO Museum and Research Center. For a small fee, visitors can walk through exhibits that not only feature the Roswell Incident, but also alleged abductions, crop circles, and the infamous Project Blue Book. While the museum has a gift shop full of great novelties, the main street is lined with even more. A day just walking around town is sure to meet visitors with quirky characters, wacky shops, and enough alien sightings to last a lifetime.
Neighborhoods
Main Street in Roswell is definitely the center of tourist activity. In addition to the International UFO Museum and Research Center and a ton of little stores for souvenir shopping, the main street also houses the Roswell Visitor's Bureau where visitors can stop for pamphlets, brochures, books, and information on the town. Just around the corner from the bureau is another attraction called the Roswell Museum & Art Center. A little break from aliens, this museum exhibits history, scientific discovery, art with Southwestern significance. Main Street is also lined with plenty of options for dining, from cafes and bakeries to bars and dives.
Activities
Once again, aliens are the main attraction of Roswell. From the UFO Museum to the decor around town, one cannot escape the extraterrestrial hype. There are a few museums, however, dedicated to southwestern culture of the area. The Roswell Museum & Art Center, for example, hosts a fine array of sculptures, artifacts, prints, painting and photographs which showcase the history and art traditions of the American Southwest. The Anderson Museum of Contemporary Art houses a diverse and eclectic collection of over 200 art pieces, and also features participants from the Roswell Artist-in-Residence Program, which began in 1967. Other attractions include the General Douglas L McBride Military Museum, the Historical Center for Southeast New Mexico, the Walker Aviation Museum, Spring River Park and Zoo, as well as the Robert H Goddard Planetarium which adjoins with the Roswell Museum and Art Center.
For those looking for outdoor enjoyment, the Bottomless Lakes State Park is another popular attraction located about 15 miles southeast of Roswell. Carved from limestone by the river and aquifer, the lakes are actually ancient caves that have collapsed. Not only are they a natural phenomenon, but they are a great setting for swimming, picnicking, fishing, boating, and birdwatching. The Bitter Lake National Wildlife Refuge is another great outdoor feature of the region, home to many aquatic species, dragonflies, and birds.
Food and Dining
Any town in the southwestern United States is a hub for good Mexican restaurants. With a Certificate of Excellence on TripAdvisor, Los Cerritos is a casual Mexican restaurant serving breakfast, tacos, burritos, seafood, burgers, wine, and beer. Another casual stop is Peppers Grill & Bar, family-friendly with a Southwestern menu from burgers to Mexican staples. If you're looking for a little more ambiance, Tia Juana's Mexican Grill & Cantina serves up margaritas and Mexican cuisine in a festive cantina atmosphere. If Mexican is just not your thing, Roswell also has a mix of ethnic cuisine from Thai to Italian, as well as your regular American cafes, pubs, and fast food.
Transportation
Roswell International Air Center is the city's main airport, served by American Airlines via its American Eagle regional airline affiliate.
By car, Roswell's major highways include US Route 70, US Route 285, and US Route 380.
As far as public transportation goes, Roswell has several bus routes serviced by Pecos Trails Transit.
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