Fortaleza travel guide
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You're Going to Love Fortaleza
With a population of 2.40 million, Fortaleza is the largest city in Ceará, 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 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Fortaleza has to offer.
When to visit Fortaleza
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Fortaleza in January, when the average temperature is 80.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 87.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is March, when it can get as cold as 75.2 °F, with an average temperature of 78.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in April, when precipitation is around 13.7″. In contrast, October is usually the driest month of the year in Fortaleza, with an average rainfall of 0.5″.
How to Get to Fortaleza
Plane
When flying to Fortaleza, you’ll arrive at Fortaleza Pinto Martins (FOR), which is located 6 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Fortaleza from the United States departs from Miami and takes around 6h 55m.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Fortaleza, including Expresso Guanabara, FlixBus and Bus. From Aracati, the bus ride to Fortaleza takes 314 km and will cost you around $17. From Natal, the ticket costs about $52 for a journey of 732 km. The most popular bus station is Fortaleza Terminal Rodoviário Eng. João Thomé, located 4 km from downtown Fortaleza. Fortaleza Praça Terminal Messejana is also a commonly used station, and is 12 km from the city center.
Airports near Fortaleza
Airlines serving Fortaleza
Where to stay in Fortaleza
From 5-star hotels such as the Hotel Gran Marquise to great affordable options like the Hotel Sonata de Iracema, Fortaleza 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 $71 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Center 1 Hotel and Algarve Praia Hotel. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Fortaleza, with prices from $10 to $130 per night. Meireles is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Fortaleza are about 16% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Fortaleza
Most booked hotels in Fortaleza
Renting a car in Fortaleza
Renting a car in Fortaleza costs $25 per day, on average, or $75 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 12% more expensive than at Fortaleza Pinto Martins.
Expect to pay $4.28 per gallon in Fortaleza (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 (Renault Kwid or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Fortaleza, while also 60% cheaper than other types, on average.