Explore Brazil with a car hire from Auto Europe
Geography: Brazil is located in South America and is the most populous country in the state. It's the fifth largest geographically and the majority of speakers are Portuguese. The Capital, Brasília is the forth largest in Brazil and is listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
What to do: São Paulo, the largest and most populous city in Brazil is also the richest. The name means Saint Paul in Portuguese and the city has an ethically diverse metropolitan area with so much to see such as Banespa Building (skycraper with an observation deck), Catedral da Sé (the metropolitan cathedral, a symbol of the city), Municipal Theatre of São Paulo (magnificent opera house built in the early 20th century, Solar da Marquesa (rare example of 18th century architecture) as well as 280 movie theatres, 120 theatres, 71 museums, 39 cultural centers and about 70 shopping malls.
Where to drive: Rio de Janerio is the second largest city in Brazil is famous for it's natural settings, the famously known carnival and also places such as Copacabana and Ipanema on the beach. Rio is also famously known for it's local landmark, the giant statue of Jesus looking over the city which has recently been named one of the new Seven Wonders of the World.. Other sites include Jardim Botanico (a botanical garden planted in the 1800's and also has some wonderful monkeys), Sugar Loaf Mountains and Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas (a large lagoon in the middle of the southern part of Brazil). The buildings in Rio are a sight to see also and there are many museums for you to enjoy.
Why not hire a car and give yourself the opportunity to explore as much of Brazil as you can. Make your way from Rio to São Paulo in a few days exploring Brazil along the way. Auto Europe offers airport car rental at all major pick up locations together with a large rental car fleet, so finding car hire is both easy and economical.
Brazil Airport Information
Brasilia International Airport (BSB)
- Location: 11kms (7 miles) south of Brasilia.
- Flights from UK: Condor, Tap and Delta (indirect).
- Car hire companies: Arrivals area in Terminal 1.
Rio de Janeiro-Galeao International Airport (GIG)
- Location: 20km s (13 miles) north of Rio de Janeiro.
- Flights from UK: TAM Brazilian Airlines, Iberia, British Airways, Condor, Tap (all indirect flights).
- Car hire companies: Terminal 1.
Advice on car hire in Brazil with Auto Europe
Whether you need a hire car for your holiday abroad, or simply wish to rent a car for business, we want to give you a few tips to make your car hire in Brazil pick up process easier with Auto Europe.
- Prior arriving to your pick up location review on the booking confirmation the name of the supplier ( e.g Europcar, Avis, Hertz, etc.)
- Present your passport, voucher, credit card and driving licence. Some countries also insist all drivers carry an International Driving Permit.
- Please check and read the term and conditions with the supplier to ensure no surprise payments when you collect your car (e.g. If you are driving to a different country like Portugal, check your policy covers this.)
- Ensure the car hire contract includes an accurate description of the condition of the car (e.g . any damage, scratches, etc.)
- Check the vehicle is carrying the required safety equipment for the country you are travelling in.
- Review the fuel policy with the supplier. Normally, all vehicles must be returned full of fuel or you will be charged the refill amount.
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