Porto Alegre travel guide
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With a population of 1.37 million, Porto Alegre is the largest city in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country.
When to visit Porto Alegre
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Porto Alegre in February, when the average temperature is 25 °C, and the highest can go up to 30 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is June, when it can get as cold as 9 °C, with an average temperature of 13 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 130 mm. In contrast, November is usually the driest month of the year in Porto Alegre, with an average rainfall of 70 mm.
How to Get to Porto Alegre
Plane
When flying to Porto Alegre, you’ll arrive at Porto Alegre Salgado Filho (POA), which is located 6 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Porto Alegre from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 49h 55m.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Porto Alegre, including Viação Penha, Expresso Adamantina and Unesul. From Caxias do Sul, the bus ride to Porto Alegre takes 217 km and will cost you around S$ 31. From Passo Fundo, the ticket costs about S$ 72 for a journey of 418 km. The most popular bus station is Porto Alegre central bus station, located 1.0 km from the city centre of Porto Alegre. Porto Alegre Camping is also a commonly used station, and is 26 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Porto Alegre
Where to stay in Porto Alegre
From 5-star hotels such as the Hotel Deville Prime Porto Alegre to great affordable options like the Hotel Express Rodoviária, Porto Alegre offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around S$ 94 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 66 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Ibis Budget Porto Alegre and Loft Center Verdes Pássaros. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Porto Alegre, with prices from S$ 22 to S$ 3,040 per night. West Porto Alegre is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Porto Alegre are about 64% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Porto Alegre
Most booked hotels in Porto Alegre
Hiring a car in Porto Alegre
Expect to pay S$ 1.53 per litre in Porto Alegre (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between S$ 18.33 and S$ 24.43. The most frequently booked car type in Porto Alegre is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Volkswagen Gol or similar) is, on average, 67% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.