Florianopolis car hire

The average price of fuel in Florianopolis is R70,62 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between R847 and R1 130, depending on the car size.

Economy (Hyundai Accent or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Florianopolis.

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A Economy car hire in Florianopolis costs R347 per day, on average.

A Standard car hire in Florianopolis costs R420 per day, on average.

A Compact car hire in Florianopolis costs R412 per day, on average.

If you’re not comfortable driving a manual transmission car, make sure to book your automatic vehicle in advance as automatics are much more expensive. A small, compact car is your best bet when navigating Florianópolis, as it’s easier to both drive and park in the small beach spots. Try renting a jeep to drive to the more secluded beaches.

The speed limit in urban areas across Brazil is usually 60 km/h (37 mph), but it may be as low as 30 km/h (19 mph) in certain residential areas. Unpaved roads have the speed limit of 60 km/h (37 mph), and highways in urban areas observe a limit of 80 km/h (50 mph). Highways in rural areas allow drivers to go at a maximum speed of 110 km/h (68 mph).

While on-street parking spaces are available in the city, it’s best to leave your car at one of the many parking lots, especially during the summer months – but only if your hotel doesn’t offer parking. Parking lots charge anywhere between $0.60 and $1.30 per hour. It gets increasingly difficult to find spots at popular beaches such as Barra da Lagoa from 10 a.m. onwards.