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Hire A Car And Tour Brazil At Your Own Pace

Rio de Janeiro Airport, also known as Galeäo-Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport is the main Brazil airport. It has two terminals where domestic and international airlines serve a wide variety of world destinations. The city is served by regular and shuttle buses.

Touring Brazil

Brazil is one great country to tour. It features the unique Amazon Jungle, along with the great Amazon basin. Brazil offers tourists lush sun-kissed beaches, festivals, vibrant cities and of course, football. The country is among the world’s largest countries. There are vast distances between different destinations in Brazil, making road and rail travel uncomfortable.

Perhaps this is why you should rent a car. There are so many cheap car hire companies in Brazil that can provide you with a car of your choice. Car rental has a lot of advantages compared to other means of transport. For instance, you will be able to tour at your own pace. If there is a particular place that awes you, you can simply stop over and stay until you get satisfaction.

Driving in Brazil

There are a couple of driving regulations you must adhere to if you have chosen to rent a car. You need to have an International driving license if you are to drive in Brazil. If you are an American citizen, you can get an Inter-American Driving permit if you do not have an international one.

Violation of traffic laws in this country can cost you a lot in fines. Ensure that you have used seatbelts. There are some other states too that require you to have child car seats if you are travelling with kids. This means any car rental company you contact should provide you with a car that has them. You have to carry your travel documents with you all the time. Brazilian authorities allow a maximum of 60mg alcohol in a driver’s blood.

Speed limit in the country is 60km/h in all populated areas, 80 km/h in under-populated areas and 120km/h on all motorways. Spot fines are charged for violations irrespective of how minor they are.

Currency exchange

Brazilian currency is known as Real and exchanging it is not difficult. Exchange can be done at Cambios, which are stores that exchange currency, Bank ATMs and also travel agencies. The exchange rates at the airport are always very poor, and the queues are always long. If you cannot get it at a bank, hotels tend to have better rates than the airport.

Tourist destinations

Brazil is a country of immense natural beauty. There are countless tourist destinations to satisfy each type of tourist. It ranks number five among the world’s largest countries. It boasts of tropical islands, imposing waterfalls, metropolises filled with music, white sand beaches among many others. If you do not have your own car, contact one of the cheap car hire companies in Brazil and get one, so that you can enjoy your touring of the country. Some of the best destinations include;

• Fernando de Noronha
• Historic center of Olinda
• Salvador beaches
• Pantanal
• Rio Carnival
• Amazon river
• Iguazu falls and many more.

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