Florianopolis car rentals

If you’re not comfortable driving a manual transmission car, make sure to book your automatic vehicle in advance as automatics are much more expensive. A small, compact car is your best bet when navigating Florianópolis, as it’s easier to both drive and park in the small beach spots. Try renting a jeep to drive to the more secluded beaches.

The speed limit in urban areas across Brazil is usually 60 km/h (37 mph), but it may be as low as 30 km/h (19 mph) in certain residential areas. Unpaved roads have the speed limit of 60 km/h (37 mph), and highways in urban areas observe a limit of 80 km/h (50 mph). Highways in rural areas allow drivers to go at a maximum speed of 110 km/h (68 mph).

While on-street parking spaces are available in the city, it’s best to leave your car at one of the many parking lots, especially during the summer months – but only if your hotel doesn’t offer parking. Parking lots charge anywhere between $0.60 and $1.30 per hour. It gets increasingly difficult to find spots at popular beaches such as Barra da Lagoa from 10 a.m. onwards.

On average a rental car in Florianopolis costs C$ 43 per day.

Yes, automatic cars are available in most car renting companies in Florianopolis. As cars with manual transmission are more common in many countries, you might have to pay an additional charge for renting an automatic car.

The average gas price in Florianopolis is C$ 5.50 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between C$ 66 and C$ 88, depending on the car size.

Compact (Dacia Duster or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Florianopolis.

Car rental companies onsite at Hercilio Luz airport include Localiza, MOVIDA, FOCO and Budget.

Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Hercilio Luz airport to off-airport locations include MOVIDA, FOCO and Budget.

Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.

A Compact car rental in Florianopolis costs C$ 29 per day, on average.

An Intermediate car rental in Florianopolis costs C$ 45 per day, on average.

An Economy car rental in Florianopolis costs C$ 31 per day, on average.

In Florianopolis, cars are most frequently rented at FOCO 3125, Avenida Deputado Diomício Freitas (8 km from city centre ).

As you book Florianopolis car rentals, bear in mind that Brazil has zero tolerance for drink-driving. The country has a BAC of 0.02%, and violators risk punitive fines, including license suspension and imprisonment. Traffic officers can pull you over anytime for a breathalyzer test.

By law, every car occupant must buckle up in Florianopolis, whether sitting at the front or back. Children below ten must occupy the back seats. Kids who cannot fit in the booster seats must be restrained in appropriate child safety car seats.