Travel and transport agencies Rio De Janeiro

Hertz is a well known international brand that offers optional driver services. We do not recommend one car rental company over another. The major car rental companies sometimes have agreements with some "all inclusive" flight or travel booking sites or credit card companies, which can result in competitive rates. International brands have the advantage of being present in all strategic locations, such as airports.

Rio's modern metro is extended by bus lines. The metro ticket is not returned after passing through the gate, except for day or week passes.

Line no. 1 (orange): from Ipanema (Osório) to Copacabana, Botafogo, Flamengo, Catete, Glória, downtown (to Central) then Estacio to Uruguaí in Tijuca.

Line no. 2 (green) leaves from Zone Nord (Pavuna), Maracanã and feria São Cristovão.

Line no. 3 (blue) is only at the planning stage.

The new line no. 4 (yellow) links the Barra da Tijuca district with Ipanema and Copacabana.

With over 10 years of experience, Brazil expedition is a reference in the organisation of stays and activities in Rio de Janeiro. The Agency offers a wide selection of à la carte circuits: attend a football match in the mythical Maracanã stadium, make a baptism of the hang-gliding air above the cidade maravilhosa, take surf courses, visit the city, make a favela tour, discover samba schools and take a culinary course of Brazilian specialities… The agency can also take care of the reservation of hotels, internal flights and cars of the Brazilian. rental.

Costa Verde Transporte is a bus company which, as its name suggests, serves the Costa Verde as far as Paraty, via Mangaratiba and Angra dos Reis on the way. This reliable and serious bus company offers several departures daily, every day of the week to the Costa Verde resorts. However, remember to book in advance on the site, as the buses are very often full for these tourist destinations, especially at weekends and for the holidays. Buses, like many intercity busses, can be taken from the Rodoviaria Novo Rio.

Rio de Janeiro's international airport, Galeão, located on the Ilha do Governador, 20 km north of the city centre, has two terminals. You will disembark or depart from the airport, depending on the airline:

At Terminal 1: Aerolineas Argentinas, Air France, Alitalia, American Airlines, Avianca, British Airways, Continental, Delta Airlines, Gol, Iberia, Lanchile.

In Terminal 2: Pluna, Spanair, TAM, Tap, United Airlines and Varig. Arrivals and departures are on level 1.

Viaçào is a bus company specialized on the Costa do Sol (Buzios among others). The main cities of this very touristic part of the State of Rio are served from Rio de Janeiro or Niterói: Arraial do Cabo, Araruama, Búzios, Cabo Frio and Saquarema. When you arrive in Rio or leave Rio to take the Viação company, you must go to the Rodoviaria Novo Rio in the northern zone. From 10 to 15 departures per day depending on the destination and the season. Check the timetable (which can change) on the company's website.

All types of bikes, walking or mountain bikes, to rent by the hour, by the day or over several days. As in all bike rental companies, you can rent your bike by the hour or by the day. There are different rental points, one in Ipanema and one in Laranjeiras. You can also buy your bike if you plan to stay a long time in Rio. On the website of Bike e lazer, you will find some tips for a ride along the beaches of the southern zone or around the Rodrigo de Freitas lagoon and the racecourse...

You can get to Niteroi by taking the long bridge over the bay, but you can also take the ferry to Niteroi to see its main attraction: the Niemeyer Museum, which looks like a flying saucer or a postmodern building. The CCR Barcas company provides quarter-hourly crossings to the town of Niteroi, on the Praça Arariboia (20-minute crossing), in front of the bay, and to the small island of Paqueta every 2 hours (70-minute crossing). Paqueta, an island without a car, is an interesting opportunity for a walk

White taxis with two red and yellow stripes. Taxis (usually, not just this company's) run on meters (make sure they are on) and prices change after 6pm. You can estimate the price of a ride at www.tarifadetaxi.com/rio-de-janeiro. It is advisable to take taxis at the head of the station or to call them on the phone. This is safer. There are 70 taxis from the international airport to the south zone. Avoid taking "pre-paid" taxis at the airport, they are more expensive. Take them in the dedicated lanes.

Only domestic flights land at this airport. It is located in the bay, on land reclaimed from the sea.

Bus: Real buses serve Rio. An executive bus costs R$15 and serves Copacabana and Ipanema (the beachfront hotels) in one direction, and the Rio Novo bus station and international airport in the other.

Cab: R$20 to R$50 for the southern zone.

Tramway + metro: the tramway from Santos Dumont serves all of downtown Rio as far as Rio Novo, the bus station. At Cinelândia or Carioca, you can take the metro.

The Franco-Brazilian team is located in the heart of Rio and operates throughout the country. As the bridgehead of the Terra Group in Brazil, the agency has also benefited from a network of agencies for many years: Argentina, Bolivia, Peru, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica,... Specialized in customized travel, Terra Brazil offers travel packages in Brazil, but also throughout South America. "A la carte", trek in the dunes of the Lençóis Maranhenses Park or in the Chapada Diamantina National Park. We will be able to listen to you and advise you for your stay.

The country's main airline was created in 2010 from the merger between TAM (Brazilian airline) and LAM (Chilean airline). It serves 42 destinations in Brazil and 20 international destinations, including many South American cities. It is competitive for domestic return flights, but for a one-way trip it is better to fly with a low-cost airline. The South American company provides connections between Europe and Brazil, but there are no direct flights from or to France by this company.

Rio Natural Ecotourism is an ecotourism tour operator, offering specialized services. A unique experience in the middle of breathtaking landscapes. We discover the extraordinary nature of Rio and its rich culture. Tours and activities can be tailored to suit your needs and interests. For those seeking tranquility, it is possible to explore Rio through a more cultural and "ecological" approach. For the thrill seekers, paragliding, hiking or climbing awaits.

The idea of self-service bicycles has taken off. From now on, in Paris or Rio, you can get around by bike without having to go through the restrictive rental system in stores. You have to register on the website and then use your cell phone. It's true, this step can be a bit complicated, but we advise you to pay a monthly pass online (easier than by phone). Bikes are picked up and dropped off at defined points (especially in the South Zone where the bike paths are the most developed).

Brazilecotour is a travel agency that has been offering for several years tailor-made trips to Brazil, guaranteeing an immersion in a Brazil off the beaten track. The Franco-Brazilian team proposes, for travelers alone, in group or in family several circuits in Rio and in the State of Rio: Cabo Frio and Buzios, from Rio to Paraty, Rio in time of Carnival and/or other destinations in the country. This structure accompanies you with great professionalism from the conception of your stay until your return flight.