Rio de Janeiro travel guide
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You're Going to Love Rio de Janeiro
With a population of 6,02 million, Rio de Janeiro is the largest city in Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Rio de Janeiro deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
When to visit Rio de Janeiro
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Rio de Janeiro in February, when the average temperature is 28 °C, and the highest can go up to 33 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is June, when it can get as cold as 18 °C, with an average temperature of 21 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 130 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Rio de Janeiro, with an average rainfall of 40 mm.
How to Get to Rio de Janeiro
Plane
Rio de Janeiro is served by 2 airports: Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont (SDU) and Rio de Janeiro-Galeao Airport (GIG). The closest to the city centre of Rio de Janeiro is Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont, which is located 2 km from the city centre. Further away is Rio de Janeiro-Galeao Airport, 13 km from the centre of Rio de Janeiro. The shortest flight to Rio de Janeiro from Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 29h 45m.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Rio de Janeiro, including Viação Penha, Expresso Adamantina and Águia Flex. From São José dos Campos, the bus ride to Rio de Janeiro takes 531 km and will cost you around RM 99. From Sao Paulo, the ticket costs about RM 109 for a journey of 579 km. The most popular bus station is Rio de Janeiro Rodoviária Novo Rio, located 2.8 km from the city centre of Rio de Janeiro. Rio de Janeiro Afonso Pena is also a commonly used station, and is 4 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Rio de Janeiro
Where to stay in Rio de Janeiro
From 5-star hotels such as the Santa Teresa Hotel RJ - MGallery to great affordable options like the Hotel Nacional Inn Rio Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around RM 250 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 749 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hostel Princess Copacabana and Aquarela do Leme. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Rio de Janeiro, with prices from RM 62 to RM 2,682 per night. Zona Sul is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Rio de Janeiro are about 36% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Botafogo - Here you’ll find travellers’ favourites such as Gaia Confort Hostel, Yoo2 Rio de Janeiro by Intercity and Injoy Design Hostel. The average nightly price for a double room in Botafogo is RM 253.
Flamengo - Hotel Regina Rio de Janeiro, Hotel Venezuela and Windsor Florida Hotel have some of the best reviews among hotels in this area. A 3-star room in Flamengo will cost you about RM 191 per night.
Where to stay in popular areas of Rio de Janeiro
Most booked hotels in Rio de Janeiro
Hiring a car in Rio de Janeiro
Alamo, Hertz and MOVIDA are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Rio de Janeiro is the FOCO branch at Rua Luís Belart, 100, Jardim Guanabara - Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro, Brasil, which is 12 km from the city centre.
Expect to pay RM 5.26 per litre in Rio de Janeiro (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between RM 63.11 and RM 84.14. The most frequently booked car type in Rio de Janeiro is Economy (Fiat Argo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Chevrolet Prisma or similar) is, on average, 76% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.