Brasilia car hire

Top tips for hiring a car in Brasilia

• Whether on a family vacation, business trip, or simply a journey down to Brazil’s capital city, discovering the hidden gems Brasilia has to offer becomes much more convenient and easier by car. Public transport in Brasilia can be unreliable and does not reach many of the outer regions, but having a car gives you more freedom. Whether exploring the huge Parque Nacional de Brasilia, the Botanical Garden, or going shopping in one of the many malls dotting the city outskirts, you’re never far from your next destination with a hire car.
• When flying into Brasilia International Airport, pick up a hire car directly from their car hire agencies. The airport is about 6 miles from the heart of Brasilia and can be reached by car in approximately 12 minutes via the EPAR. Most agencies offer their cars right in the terminal, so simply follow the signs to the car hire desks. Other agencies also provide their services from the car hire center, which can be found by following the signs out of the terminal.
• Road conditions in Brasilia and the whole of Brazil can vary drastically, from well-maintained to basically dirt tracks. Speed bumps are also a common sight, so be sure to adapt speed and ask the agency what is covered by the insurance. Especially when driving through rain, make sure to slow down, as the roads can turn slippery.
• Brasilia is a big city and during rush hours the streets can get severely congested. Morning peaks are usually around 7-9am and evening peaks between 6-7pm. Especially the BR-040 can get clogged up with commuters, and the easiest way to circumnavigate the increased traffic is by opting to drive outside of these times.
• Book your car hire in Brasilia at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price