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.
When to visit Curitiba
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Curitiba in January, when the average temperature is 26 °C, and the highest can go up to 31 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is June, when it can get as cold as 19 °C, with an average temperature of 22 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 300 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Curitiba, with an average rainfall of 80 mm.
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 centre.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Curitiba, including Andorinha, Viação Ouro e Prata and Viação Penha. From Navegantes, the bus ride to Curitiba takes 418 km and will cost you around S$ 15. From Sao Paulo, the ticket costs about S$ 18 for a journey of 612 km. The most popular bus station is Curitiba Central bus station, located 1.9 km from the city centre of Curitiba. Curitiba Jardim Ambiental is also a commonly used station, and is 2.4 km from the city centre.
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 S$ 53 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 168 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Curitiba, with prices from S$ 15 to S$ 301 per night. Centro is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Curitiba are about 13% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Curitiba
Most booked hotels in Curitiba
Hiring a car in Curitiba
Expect to pay S$ 1.54 per litre in Curitiba (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between S$ 18.42 and S$ 24.55. The most frequently booked car type in Curitiba is Economy (Fiat Argo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Nissan Rogue or similar) is, on average, 90% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.