Travel

Flight

RIO Galeão International Airport (GIG)

· Primary airport for international flights · Major airlines: American, Delta, United, Air France, British Airways, Lufthansa, etc. · 30–45 minutes to Zonal Sul beaches (Copacabana / Ipanema / Leblon) · Best option for guests flying from the U.S., Europe, or abroad TRANSPORTATION: UBER Black to Zona Sul beaches (Copacabana / Ipanema / Leblon) = R$130-R$200 (Roughly $25-40 USD)

Flight

Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)

· Primarily domestic flights or flights connecting through São Paulo or another Brazilian city · 15–20 minutes to Zona Sul beaches (Copacabana / Ipanema / Leblon) TRANSPORTATION: UBER Black to Zona Sul beaches (Copacabana / Ipanema / Leblon) = R$60-R$100 (Roughly $11-20 USD)

Travel Note

TRANSPORTATION

UBER Black is the best form of transportation when visiting Rio. Prices are much more accessible in comparison to abroad. However, if you are looking to travel outside of Rio, we suggest booking a rental car through RENTCARS or KAYAK (for easiest international service). Or through a local rental company like Localiza, Movida or Unidas.

Travel Note

PLACES TO STAY

From hotels to Airbnb apartments / houses, Rio has a wide variety of incredible places to stay. You can stay in the hills above Rio close to the wedding venue or down on the sand along Rio's famous beaches. Here is list of some of our favorites:

Hotel

Janeiro Hotel

· Elevated, calm experience in Leblon · Rooftop pool + rooftop bar · Restaurant downstairs · Leblon has great restaurants, bars, cafes & shopping Average rate = +$500 USD / night

Hotel

Hotel Fasano

· Iconic luxury hotel with Philippe Starck interiors · Rooftop infinity pool · Gero Restaurant downstairs · Directly on Ipanema beach Average rate = +$500 USD / night

Hotel

MGallery Santa Teresa Hotel

· Located in the hillside neighborhood, Santa Teresa · Walking distance of the wedding venue · Michelin star restaurant · Pool & spa · 15-20min Uber ride to the beach Average rate = $350 USD / night

Hotel

Hotel Arpoador

· Boutique hotel overlooking iconic Arpoador beach · Rooftop pool & sauna · Great restaurant / cafe downstairs on beach boardwalk Average rate = $250 USD / night

Hotel

Ipanema Inn

· Newly renovated hotel in the heart of Ipanema Beach · Great restaurant / cafe downstairs Average rate = $220 USD / night

Hotel

Sol Ipanema Hotel

· Located at Posto 9 on Ipanema Beach · Rooftop pool · Italian Restaurant Average rate = $220 USD / night

Hotel

Yoo2 Rio de Janeiro

· Trendy hotel part of Hilton Collection located in Botafogo · Iconic view of Sugar Loaf Mountain · Pool, Spa & Restaurant Average rate = $120 USD / night

Hotel

Arena Ipanema Hotel

· Located in Ipanema · Pool & Sauna · Breakfast Average rate = $150 USD / night

Hotel

Orla Copacabana Hotel

· Located in Copacabana · Rooftop pool · Breakfast Average rate = $120 USD / night

Hotel

Pestana Rio Atlântica

· Located in Copacabana · Rooftop pool Average rate = $120 USD / night

Hotel

Novotel Botafogo

Average rate = $110 USD / night

House Or Rental

AIRBNB

Average Airbnb prices by neighborhood: Leblon (Beach) Average rate = $120-250 USD / night Ipanema (Beach) Average rate = $120-200 USD / night Santa Teresa (Uber to Beach) Average rate = $100-200 USD / night Copacabana (Beach) Average rate = $70-130 USD / night Botafogo (Uber to Beach) Average rate = $70-130 USD / night