With a population of 1.72 million, Curitiba is the largest city in Paraná, 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 11 days in order to fully appreciate everything Curitiba has to offer.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Curitiba in January, when the average temperature is 26 °C, and the highest can go up to 31 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is June, when it can get as cold as 19 °C, with an average temperature of 22 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 300 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Curitiba, with an average rainfall of 80 mm.
When flying to Curitiba, you’ll arrive at Curitiba Afonso Pena (CWB), which is located 9 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Curitiba from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 36h 30m.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Curitiba, including Andorinha, Viação Ouro e Prata and Viação Penha. From Navegantes, the bus ride to Curitiba takes 260 miles and will cost you around €10. From Sao Paulo, the ticket costs about €12 for a journey of 380 miles. The most popular bus station is Curitiba Central bus station, located 1.2 miles from the city centre of Curitiba. Curitiba Jardim Ambiental is also a commonly used station, and is 1.5 miles from the city centre.
From 5-star hotels such as the Nomaa Hotel to great affordable options like the Hotel Confiance Centro Cívico, Curitiba offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around €36 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €116 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Curitiba, with prices from €10 to €207 per night. Centro is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Curitiba are about 13% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Expect to pay €1.06 per litre in Curitiba (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €12.66 and €16.88. The most frequently booked car type in Curitiba is Economy (Fiat Argo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Nissan Rogue or similar) is, on average, 90% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.