Brasilia travel guide
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You're Going to Love Brasilia
With a population of 2.21 million, Brasilia is the largest city in Federal District, Brazil by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Brasilia has to offer.
When to visit Brasilia
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Brasilia in September, when the average temperature is 24 °C, and the highest can go up to 32 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is June, when it can get as cold as 14 °C, with an average temperature of 20 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 330 mm. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Brasilia, with an average rainfall of 0 mm.
How to Get to Brasilia
Plane
When flying to Brasilia, you’ll arrive at Brasilia Airport (BSB), which is located 6 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Brasilia from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 14h 20m.
Car
Another option to get to Brasilia is to pick up a car hire from Goiânia, which is about 109 miles from Brasilia. You’ll find branches of MOVIDA and Avis, among others, in Goiânia.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Brasilia, including FlixBus, Real Expresso and Catedral Turismo. From Goiânia, the bus ride to Brasilia takes 185 miles and will cost you around £18. From Uberlândia, the ticket costs about £31 for a journey of 390 miles. The most popular bus station is Brasilia Central bus station, located 5 miles from the city centre of Brasilia. Brasilia Bus Station Gama is also a commonly used station, and is 20 miles from the city centre.
Airports near Brasilia
Airlines serving Brasilia
Where to stay in Brasilia
From 5-star hotels such as the Royal Tulip Brasilia Alvorada to great affordable options like the TRYP by Wyndham Brasilia Nacoes, Brasilia offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around £40 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £63 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Brasilia, with prices from £12 to £364 per night. Asa Norte is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Brasilia are about 20% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Brasilia
Most booked hotels in Brasilia
Hiring a car in Brasilia
Hiring a car in Brasilia costs £22 per day, on average, or £65 if you want to hire it for 3 days.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 21% more expensive than at Brasilia.
Expect to pay £0.84 per litre in Brasilia (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £9.99 and £13.32. The most frequently booked car type in Brasilia is Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Fiat Mobi or similar) is, on average, 47% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.