Curitiba travel guide
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You're Going to Love Curitiba
With a population of 1,72 million, Curitiba is the largest city in Paraná, 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 Curitiba has to offer.
Activities & attractions in Curitiba
When to visit Curitiba
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Curitiba in January, when the average temperature is 78.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 87.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is June, when it can get as cold as 66.2 °F, with an average temperature of 71.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 11.8″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Curitiba, with an average rainfall of 3.1″.
How to Get to Curitiba
Plane
When flying to Curitiba, you’ll arrive at Curitiba Afonso Pena (CWB), which is located 15 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Curitiba from the United States departs from Miami and takes around 11h 45m.
Car
Another option to get to Curitiba is to pick up a car rental from Florianopolis, which is about 252 km from Curitiba. You’ll find branches of MOVIDA and FOCO , among others, in Florianopolis.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Curitiba, including Andorinha, Viação Eucatur and Viação Penha. From Florianopolis, the bus ride to Curitiba takes 435 km and will cost you around $11. From Sao Paulo, the ticket costs about $16 for a journey of 587 km. The most popular bus station is Curitiba Central bus station, located 1.9 km from downtown Curitiba. Curitiba Jardim Ambiental is also a commonly used station, and is 2.4 km from the city center.
Airlines serving Curitiba
Where to stay in Curitiba
From 5-star hotels such as the Nomaa Hotel to great affordable options like the Hotel Confiance Centro Cívico, Curitiba offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $39 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $109 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Curitiba, with prices from $11 to $193 per night. Centro is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Curitiba are about 26% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Curitiba
Most booked hotels in Curitiba
Renting a car in Curitiba
Renting a car in Curitiba costs $26 per day, on average, or $128 if you want to rent if for 5 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 13% more expensive than at Curitiba Afonso Pena.
Expect to pay $4.28 per gallon in Curitiba (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $51.33 and $68.44. Economy (Fiat Argo or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Curitiba, while also 53% cheaper than other types, on average.