Recife travel guide
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You're Going to Love Recife
With a population of 1,48 million, Recife is the largest city in Pernambuco, Brazil by the number of inhabitants.
When to visit Recife
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Recife in January, when the average temperature is 27 °C, and the highest can go up to 31 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 20 °C, with an average temperature of 24 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 300 mm. In contrast, November is usually the driest month of the year in Recife, with an average rainfall of 20 mm.
How to Get to Recife
Plane
When flying to Recife, you’ll arrive at Recife Guararapes Intl (REC), which is located 9 km from the city centre.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Recife, including FlixBus, Catedral Turismo and Expresso Guanabara. From João Pessoa, the bus ride to Recife takes 177 km and will cost you around $27. From Aracaju, the ticket costs about $28 for a journey of 795 km. The most popular bus station is Recife Av. Pref. Antônio Pereira, located 12 km from the city centre of Recife. Recife Avenida Professor Morais Rego is also a commonly used station, and is 7 km from the city centre.
Airports near Recife
Airlines serving Recife
Where to stay in Recife
Average rates range from around $68 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $67 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Recife, with prices from $20 to $334 per night. South Recife is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Recife are about 10% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Recife
Most booked hotels in Recife
Hiring a car in Recife
Expect to pay $1.89 per litre in Recife (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $22.63 and $30.17. The most frequently booked car type in Recife is Economy (Class Economy Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Toyota Etios or similar) is, on average, 67% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.