Porto Alegre travel guide
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You're Going to Love Porto Alegre
With a population of 1.37 million, Porto Alegre is the largest city in Rio Grande do Sul, 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 Porto Alegre has to offer.
When to visit Porto Alegre
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Porto Alegre in February, when the average temperature is 77 °F, and the highest can go up to 86 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is June, when it can get as cold as 48.2 °F, with an average temperature of 55.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 5.1″. In contrast, November is usually the driest month of the year in Porto Alegre, with an average rainfall of 2.8″.
How to Get to Porto Alegre
Plane
When flying to Porto Alegre, you’ll arrive at Porto Alegre Salgado Filho (POA), which is located 4 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Porto Alegre from the United States departs from Miami and takes around 33h 13m.
Car
Another option to get to Porto Alegre is to pick up a car rental from Caxias do Sul, which is about 60 miles from Porto Alegre. You’ll find branches of MOVIDA and Localiza, among others, in Caxias do Sul.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Porto Alegre, including Viação Eucatur, Viação Penha and Brasil Sul. From Florianopolis, the bus ride to Porto Alegre takes 385 miles and will cost you around $23. From Chapecó, the ticket costs about $80 for a journey of 450 miles. The most popular bus station is Porto Alegre central bus station, located 0.6 miles from downtown Porto Alegre. Porto Alegre Camping is also a commonly used station, and is 16 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving Porto Alegre
Where to stay in Porto Alegre
From 5-star hotels such as the Hotel Deville Prime Porto Alegre to great affordable options like the Hotel Express Rodoviária, Porto Alegre offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $66 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $55 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Porto Alegre, with prices from $16 to $2,250 per night. West Porto Alegre is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Porto Alegre are about 62% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Porto Alegre
Most booked hotels in Porto Alegre
Renting a car in Porto Alegre
Renting a car in Porto Alegre costs $37 per day, on average, or $146 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, 47% more expensive than at Porto Alegre Salgado Filho.
Expect to pay $4.28 per gallon in Porto Alegre (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $51.33 and $68.44. The most frequently booked car type in Porto Alegre is Intermediate (Jeep Renegade or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Chevrolet Prisma or similar) are, on average, 64% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.