Belo Horizonte travel guide
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You're Going to Love Belo Horizonte
With a population of 2,37 million, Belo Horizonte is the largest city in Minas Gerais, 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 Belo Horizonte has to offer.
When to visit Belo Horizonte
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Belo Horizonte in January, when the average temperature is 23 °C, and the highest can go up to 28 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 13 °C, with an average temperature of 18 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 320 mm. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Belo Horizonte, with an average rainfall of 10 mm.
How to Get to Belo Horizonte
Plane
When flying to Belo Horizonte, you’ll arrive at Belo Horizonte Tancredo Neves Intl (CNF), which is located 32 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Belo Horizonte from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 18h 10m.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Belo Horizonte, including wemobi, Viação UTIL and Gontijo. From Governador Valadares, the bus ride to Belo Horizonte takes 568 km and will cost you around €10. From Rio de Janeiro, the ticket costs about €24 for a journey of 700 km. The most popular bus station is Belo Horizonte Central bus station, located 0.9 km from the city centre of Belo Horizonte. Belo Horizonte Expominas is also a commonly used station, and is 6 km from the city centre.
Airports near Belo Horizonte
Airlines serving Belo Horizonte
Where to stay in Belo Horizonte
From 5-star hotels such as the Ouro Minas Palace Hotel to great affordable options like the Royal Center Hotel Lourdes, Belo Horizonte offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around €46 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €228 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Ibis Budget Belo Horizonte Afonso Pena and Da Orla Pampulha Hostel. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Belo Horizonte, with prices from €15 to €1,403 per night. Savassi is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Belo Horizonte are about 21% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Belo Horizonte
Most booked hotels in Belo Horizonte
Hiring a car in Belo Horizonte
Expect to pay €0.98 per litre in Belo Horizonte (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €11.67 and €15.56. The most frequently booked car type in Belo Horizonte is Economy (Class Economy Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Volkswagen Golf or similar) is, on average, 66% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.