Sao Paulo travel guide
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You're Going to Love Sao Paulo
With 10.02 million inhabitants, Sao Paulo is the most populous city in Brazil. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Sao Paulo has to offer.
Where to Eat in Sao Paulo
If you’re looking for affordable options, Neto D'Italia (Avenida das Nações Unidas, 14401) and Caju SP (Avenida das Nações Unidas, 14401) are great picks.
When to visit Sao Paulo
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Sao Paulo in January, when the average temperature is 23 °C, and the highest can go up to 27 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is June, when it can get as cold as 13 °C, with an average temperature of 17 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 240 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Sao Paulo, with an average rainfall of 20 mm.
How to Get to Sao Paulo
Plane
There are 3 airports serving Sao Paulo. Sao Paulo Congonhas (CGH) is the closest to the city centre (6 miles). Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport (GRU) is located 13 miles from city centre of Sao Paulo, while Sao Paulo Viracopos (VCP) is 49 miles from the centre. The shortest flight to Sao Paulo from Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 21h 35m.
Train
The train station in Sao Paulo is called Sao Paulo Hebraica-Rebouças, and is located 4 miles from the city centre.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Sao Paulo, including Viação Penha, Andorinha and Viação Cometa. From São José dos Campos, the bus ride to Sao Paulo takes 85 miles and will cost you around $11. From Curitiba, the ticket costs about $24 for a journey of 355 miles. The most popular bus station is Sao Paulo Tietê, located 2 miles from the city centre of Sao Paulo. Sao Paulo Terminal Rodoviário Barra Funda is also a commonly used station, and is 2 miles from the city centre.
Airlines serving Sao Paulo
Where to stay in Sao Paulo
From 5-star hotels such as the Gran Estanplaza Berrini to great affordable options like the Hotel Moncloa, Sao Paulo offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $90 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $310 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Vila Rock Hostel and Brazilodge All Suites Hostel. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Sao Paulo, with prices from $21 to $637 per night. República is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Sao Paulo are about 53% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Moema - Here you’ll find travellers’ favourites such as Marriott Executive Apartments Sao Paulo, Tsue The Palace Flat and Slaviero Moema. The average nightly price for a double room in Moema is $61.
Where to stay in popular areas of Sao Paulo
Most booked hotels in Sao Paulo
Hiring a car in Sao Paulo
Hiring a car in Sao Paulo costs $45 per day, on average, or $180 if you want to hire it for 4 days. Alamo, Hertz and FOCO are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Sao Paulo is the FOCO branch at Aeroporto, which is 12 miles from the city centre.
Expect to pay $1.61 per litre in Sao Paulo (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $19.29 and $25.71. Economy (Renault Kwid or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Sao Paulo, while also 67% cheaper than other types, on average.