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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Brasilia has to offer.
Activities & attractions in Brasilia
When to visit Brasilia
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Brasilia in September, when the average temperature is 75.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 89.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is June, when it can get as cold as 57.2 °F, with an average temperature of 68 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 13″. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Brasilia, with an average rainfall of 0″.
How to Get to Brasilia
Plane
When flying to Brasilia, you’ll arrive at Brasilia Airport (BSB), which is located 9 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Brasilia from the United States departs from Miami and takes around 7h 45m.
Car
Another option to get to Brasilia is to pick up a car rental from Goiânia, which is about 176 km 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, Catedral Turismo and Real Expresso. From Goiânia, the bus ride to Brasilia takes 295 km and will cost you around $13. From Uberlândia, the ticket costs about $20 for a journey of 652 km. The most popular bus station is Brasilia Central bus station, located 8 km from downtown Brasilia. Brasilia Bus Station Gama is also a commonly used station, and is 32 km from the city center.
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 $50 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $74 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Brasilia, with prices from $16 to $455 per night. Asa Norte is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Brasilia are about 19% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Brasilia
Most booked hotels in Brasilia
Renting a car in Brasilia
Renting a car in Brasilia costs $30 per day, on average, or $118 if you want to rent if for 4 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 5% more expensive than at Brasilia.
Expect to pay $4.09 per gallon in Brasilia (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $49.06 and $65.41. The most frequently booked car type in Brasilia is Economy (Fiat Mobi or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Volkswagen Gol or similar) are, on average, 56% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.