Florianopolis travel guide
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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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Florianopolis to see all of its attractions.
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 5 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Florianopolis from the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 45h 35m.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Florianopolis, including Viação Eucatur, Bus and Transportes Santa Maria. From Curitiba, the bus ride to Florianopolis takes 260 miles and will cost you around AED 92. From Porto Alegre, the ticket costs about AED 81 for a journey of 385 miles. The most popular bus station is Florianopolis central bus station Rita Maria, located 0.6 miles from the city centre of Florianopolis. Florianopolis Praça Fernando Machado is also a commonly used station, and is 0.2 miles 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 AED 178 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 764 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 AED 42 to AED 660 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.
Where to stay in popular areas of Florianopolis
Most booked hotels in Florianopolis
Hiring a car in Florianopolis
Expect to pay AED 4.15 per litre in Florianopolis (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 49.80 and AED 66.40. Compact (Ford Ka or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Florianopolis, while also 66% cheaper than other types, on average.