Car hire Florianopolis Airport

Serving the capital city of the Brazilian island Santa Catarina, Florianópolis-Hercílio Luz International Airport is a commercial airport that shares its facilities with the Brazilian Air Force. It is the island's sole airport and has an annual passenger throughput of over two million. The airport can be found nine miles south of the city, with car hire in Florianopolis Airport the best way to make onward journeys from the airport.

Florianopolis Airport facilities

There are 500 parking spaces available at the single terminal airport, which features 30 check-in desks, 13 boarding gates, a post office, a handful of eateries, numerous shopping outlets including a duty-free shop and a bank. Car rental in Florianopolis Airport is on offer through a number of well-known agents.

Florianopolis Airport excursions

Highway BR-282 links the airport with the city centre, making transfer with car hire in Florianopolis Airport painless. Florianopolis itself has a few major draws, including the beautiful Cathedral Metropolitina and its 17th century forts, but most visitors come for the stunning beaches such as Praia Brava, Praia dos Ingleses, Praia do Campeche and Praia Santinho.

Best time to visit

With the temperature rarely falling below 11°C, Florianopolis can be enjoyed at any time of the year. The hot summer months of January and February are the most popular among European travellers, although some tourists find the heat and humidity a bit much and opt to visit in December and March when it is a little bit cooler.

Car rental in Florianopolis Airport

The roads in and around the island are in great condition, although driving in the city centre can be difficult due to heavy traffic. This makes car rental in Florianopolis Airport most fitting for exploring the stunning beaches, mountains and lakes throughout the island. There is plenty of selection so be sure to compare car hire rates online before you land here.