Rio de Janeiro
Brazil
The Christ the Redeemer statue is 30 metres tall and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.
Flight prices
The cheapest return ticket for 3–7 nights in each month, per person. Click a price to see all dates.
| Departing from | November 26 | December 26 | January 27 | February 27 | March 27 | April 27 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London LON | — | £1,503 | £745 | £935 | — | — |
| Manchester MAN | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Berlin BER | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Paris PAR | £633 | £688 | £913 | £890 | £798 | — |
Also compare on Kiwi.com — it combines low-cost airlines into one journey.
Weather and the best time to go
Best in May, August and September. The chart shows the average daytime temperature and the number of rainy days — an average of recent years (Open-Meteo).
What to see
- Christ the Redeemer
- Sugarloaf Mountain
- Copacabana
- Ipanema
- Selarón Steps
What a stay costs
- Local price level: Moderate
- Dinner at an inexpensive restaurant: approx. £9
- 3★ hotel, double room: roughly £81 per night
Before you go
Internet
Roaming depends on your operator — consider an eSIM
EU roaming rules only cover SIM cards from EU and EEA countries. Check your operator's rates or buy a local eSIM.
Documents
Usually a passport — check the requirements
Check the entry rules (visas, passport validity) in your own country's official travel advice.
Healthcare
The EHIC is not valid
You pay for treatment yourself — travel insurance is a must.
Money
Local currency: BRL
1 BRL ≈ £0.15 (average NBP rate)
Frequently asked questions
Rio de Janeiro — when is the best time to go? +
The most pleasant weather is usually in May, August and September: on average 25–28°C during the day. The data is an average of recent years.
Rio de Janeiro — how much is a flight? +
The cheapest return ticket we found in the coming months starts at £633 (departing from Paris, November). Prices change daily — check the current ones in our search.
Brazil — what documents do I need? +
Usually a passport — check the requirements. Check the entry rules (visas, passport validity) in your own country's official travel advice.
Brazil — does roaming work? +
Roaming depends on your operator — consider an eSIM. EU roaming rules only cover SIM cards from EU and EEA countries. Check your operator's rates or buy a local eSIM.
Brazil — what currency? +
Local currency: BRL. Average NBP rate: 1 BRL ≈ £0.15.
