Natal travel guide
Natal Tourism | Natal Guide
You're Going to Love Natal
With a population of 763,043, Natal is the largest city in Rio Grande do Norte, 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 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Natal has to offer.
When to visit Natal
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Natal in January, when the average temperature is 27 °C, and the highest can go up to 31 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 21 °C, with an average temperature of 25 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in April, when precipitation is around 250 mm. In contrast, October is usually the driest month of the year in Natal, with an average rainfall of 20 mm.
How to Get to Natal
Plane
When flying to Natal, you’ll arrive at Natal (NAT), which is located 12 miles from the city centre The shortest flight to Natal from Canada departs from Montreal and takes around 19h 55m.
Car
Another option to get to Natal is to pick up a car rental from Recife, which is about 158 miles from Natal. You’ll find branches of FOCO and MOVIDA , among others, in Recife.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Natal, including FlixBus, Catedral Turismo and Expresso Guanabara. From Mossoró, the bus ride to Natal takes 300 miles and will cost you around C$ 26. From Recife, the ticket costs about C$ 38 for a journey of 420 miles. The most popular bus station is Natal central bus station, located 4 miles from downtown Natal. Natal Sams Club is also a commonly used station, and is 4 miles from the city centre.
Airlines serving Natal
Where to stay in Natal
From 5-star hotels such as the Wish Natal to great affordable options like the La Belle Beach Hotel, Natal offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around C$ 44 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 178 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Valencia Hotel Natal and Pousada Casarão 2030. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Natal, with prices from C$ 19 to C$ 354 per night. South Natal is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Natal are about 10% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Natal
Most booked hotels in Natal
Renting a car in Natal
Renting a car in Natal costs C$ 21 per day, on average, or C$ 103 if you want to rent it for 5 days.
Expect to pay C$ 1.55 per litre in Natal (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 18.54 and C$ 24.72. The most frequently booked car type in Natal is Intermediate (Jeep Renegade or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Volkswagen Gol or similar) are, on average, 57% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.