Florianopolis travel guide
Florianopolis Tourism | Florianopolis Guide
You're Going to Love Florianopolis
With a population of 412.724, Florianopolis is a must-see destination in Santa Catarina, Brazil. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 17 days in order to fully appreciate everything Florianopolis has to offer.
When to visit Florianopolis
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Florianopolis in January, when the average temperature is 24 °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 14 °C, with an average temperature of 17 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 190 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Florianopolis, with an average rainfall of 50 mm.
How to Get to Florianopolis
Plane
When flying to Florianopolis, you’ll arrive at Florianopolis Hercilio Luz (FLN), which is located 8 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Florianopolis from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 33h 35m.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Florianopolis, including Bus, Transportes Santa Maria and Viação Eucatur. From Curitiba, the bus ride to Florianopolis takes 418 km and will cost you around €19. From Porto Alegre, the ticket costs about €21 for a journey of 620 km. The most popular bus station is Florianopolis central bus station Rita Maria, located 0.9 km from the city centre of Florianopolis. Florianopolis Estreito is also a commonly used station, and is 2.3 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Florianopolis
Where to stay in Florianopolis
From 5-star hotels such as the Il Campanario Villagio Resort to great affordable options like the Blue Tree Premium Florianopolis, Florianopolis offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around €45 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €192 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Ingleses Park Hotel and Sea Wolf Surf Hostel. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Florianopolis, with prices from €10 to €166 per night. Canasvieiras is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Florianopolis are about 17% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.