FAQs - Frequently Asked Questions

What is there to do in Santa Fe?

With over 300 sunny days per year and a mild climate, Santa Fe is truly a year-round destination. Amazing and unique cultural events throughout the year, world-class dinning, world-class arts and cultural offerings, eclectic to sophisticated accommodations and a wide array of outdoor activities available every month in spectacular nautral settings have made Santa Fe one of the most popular travel destination for decades. 

These are examples of what you can do while visiting Santa Fe: horseback riding, mountain and road biking, cross-country skiing, downhill skiing, camping, hiking, white water rafting, fly-fishing, lake fishing, birding, soaking in natural hot springs, outdoor photography, tennis and golf on courses designed by some of the most famous course designers in the world and visit native american pueblos and cultural sites. And that’s just the outdoor stuff!  Take a walk downtown or along Canyon Road where you will find many of the museums and dozens of the galleries that make Santa Fe one of the top three art centers in North America.

If you are into food, well – Santa Fe is a fantastic place to visit with more than 200 restaurants featuring authentic New Mexican cooking to contemporary fine cuisine from internationally renowned chefs, and everything in between. Check out what TRAVEL & LEISURE, USA TODAY TRAVEL, CONDE NASTE, KIPLINGER’S, Destination Weddings and Honeymoons and MensFitness have to say about Santa Fe, New Mexico. Explore todoinsantafe.com to discover what awaits you in Santa Fe!

Is there an airport?

Yes. Santa Fe Regional Airport is served with daily commercial flights by American Eagle (American Airlines) and United Airlines. The airport is located on the southwest end of town approximately 10 miles from the downtown Plaza (Santa Fe’s city center). Rental car agencies at the airport include Avis (505-471-5892) and Hertz (505-471-7189). Road Runner Shuttle [make this a link to their website] (505-424-3367) provides transportation to specific Santa Fe hotels as well as other local destinations.

Santa Fe Airport address:
121 Aviation Drive 
Santa Fe, NM  87507

Telephone no. is (505) 955-2900.

What are my other options for flights?

Albuquerque International Sunport is the main airport serving the state of New Mexico, and is located an hour’s drive south of Santa Fe in Albuquerque, New Mexico’s largest city.  The airport is served by American Airlines/US Airways, Continental Airlines, Delta Airlines, FEDEX Express, Southwest Airlines, UPS Airlines, United Express / SkyWest Airlines. All major rental car agencies are located at the airport, and shuttle services depart hourly from the airport for Santa Fe’s downtown area.

Can I get to Santa Fe by train?

Yes. Amtrak riders debark at Lamy Station, approximately 20 miles south of Santa Fe. Shuttle service from the train station is available.

The RailRunner Express is New Mexico’s commuter train which offers train service between Albuquerque and Santa Fe with several trains running daily and multiple city stops.

Do I need a car to get around Santa Fe?

Not at all.  In fact, you do not need a car to get to Santa Fe.  However, having a car allows you to more easily visit surrounding areas, which you will find are very unique and interesting.  Once in town, getting around is easy. Downtown Santa Fe and the surrounding historic districts are compact and most conveniently traveled on foot. For longer trips there is a local taxi service, a public transportation system (Santa Fe Trails), charter vans and limousine service. Rental cars can also be picked up in Santa Fe at multiple in-town locations. 

What is the weather/climate like?

We have four distinct seasons (Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall), a mild climate, average annual rainfall of about 14 inches, and more than 300 sunny days per year.  Our air is clear and crisp with low humidity.  During the winter we do get snow both in town and the foothills and mountain ranges surrounding town, however, in town snow rarely lasts for long, and winter days usually feature clear skies. Spring and summer are also sunny, with typically warm and windy conditions leading into often afternoon thunderstorms by the middle of July which last often to the start of September. Summer nights are cool, so be sure to bring a jacket or shawl to enjoy strolls at night. During fall, the aspen and cottonwood trees in the surrounding areas turn gold as air temperatures turn cooler.

Santa fe is located at the foothills of the the southern end of the Rocky Mountains at approximately 7,000 feet.  The nearby mountain range reaches above 12,000 feet.  Due to the elevation, it is important to remember that it may take a day or two to acclimatize, and it is very important to drink water throughout the day – drink more than you think you need.  Finally – bring your sunscreen, as the risk of sunburn is possible anytime during the year.