Rio is a large city on the South Atlantic Ocean and one of Brazil's busiest cities, overlooking the mountainous, island-filled Guanabara Bay. Famous for its many excellent beaches, Rio is flanked by many large, unique mountains which come together to create one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. With car hire in Brazil, you'll be free to explore this fascinating destination at your leisure.
Rio de Janeiro is broken up into four particular zones; Centro, Sul, Norte, and Oeste. All four zones are easily accessible with car hire from Rio de Janeiro Airport. Zona Sul is where you will find most of the sought-after landmarks the city is known for. Sugarloaf Mountain is the most visible destination in this zone and is quite a sight both day and night. In the sunlight hours you can take a cable car to the top and overlook the city below. In the evening, the mountain is lit up so that its massive presence is quite visible, to the point that it aids in the navigation of the city while you are out enjoying the nightlife.
Zona Sul is also home to several museums, shops, green spaces, and just at the edge of its border is Tijuca National Park - the smallest National Park in the country and the largest urban forest in the world. Zona Centro and Oeste are the other most visited destinations in the city - and for good reason. Centro is the historic and central part of the city where many beautiful churches and palaces can be found alongside many outstanding museums. This is definitely the cultural centre of the city and will take up a large part of any visitor's time. To accelerate your travel, rent a car in Rio de Janeiro so that you can visit all four zones while on your stay here.
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| Cities (To and From) | Distance (Approx. km) | Travel Time (Approx. hr) |
|---|---|---|
| Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo | 542 | 7.5 |
| Rio de Janeiro to Belo Horizonte | 450 | 7.25 |
| Rio de Janeiro to Campinas | 600 | 8 |