Cheap Car Hire Florianopolis

Car hire Florianopolis - explore a huge variety of attractions

Florianópolis in the southern state of Santa Catarina and is divided between the mainland and the island of Santa Cararina where the tourist and cultural centre of the city is located.  The city that is named Floripa by its inhabitants is one of the most important holiday destinations in Brazil.  There is everything here that the heart of the relaxation seekers of central Europe desires.  There is sunshine, beaches, sport, parties, leisure and a huge variety of attractions that can all be reached easily in your car hire in Florianopolis.

Witness a mixture of influences with car hire in Florianopolis

The city was founded by the original inhabitants- the Carijós-Indians then in the 18th and 19th century was populated by many European inhabitants particularly from the Portuguese Azores.  The people who came here brought their culture which many of the buildings and customs are based on.  Other groups of people have immigrated to this area.  Among them you will find Germans, Italians, Austrians and Poles.  All around you will find references from the original European Brazilians that have not forgotten their cultural roots.

Florianopolis - discover the natural paradise with a hire car

The main attraction of the island Ilha de Santa Catarina and around Florianópolis are the beautiful sandy beaches.  The different bays and corners of the island are easy to reach in your car hire- the road network is well constructed.  In the west and the north of the island, the water is warm and well suited for snorkelling and swimming.  The eastern part of the island has mile long beaches with many dunes and is reserved for the surfers.  With the right amount of wind and great waves is a natural paradise for surfers and gives a great sense of belonging to those that go there.

Leave the hire car behind and try the local culinary skills

After a more or less active day at the beach, Florianópolis and the island offer some fantastic possibilities to spend the evenings and the nights.  Some very good restaurants have been established in the area and the local cuisine is very recommendable.  Particularly fish and seafood are the order of the day but don’t be surprised when the food is served in a European way as the immigrants have also brought their local dishes with them.  Therefore, it is possible to see things on the menu such as roast pork with pickled cabbage and dumplings.  Eating something like this in the heat is not for everyone.  Therefore, there is the local oyster culture- the great value for money and tasty examples are brought to you on a plate along with an ice cold regional white wine.  After that the pulsating nightlife of the island begins. Florianópolis has a great choice of bars and clubs but also the small fishing villages hold festivals and beach parties that you will not want to miss.  Simple ask the local people when something is going to take place.  Good value for money accommodation can be found in the area too.   

Florianopolis markets - perfect for filling up your hire car with souvenirs

In Florianópolis you can stroll all day long through the narrow streets of the old town and pick up one or two souvenirs.  Particularly pretty is the huge market- Mercado Publico where colourful hustle and bustle goes on for the whole day.  All kinds of exotic groceries as well as beautiful arts and crafts can be bought. You can also go on a few trips outside of Florianópolis in your car hire.  A big tourist attraction is the bordering zone between Paraguay and Argentina with the Foz do Iguaçu waterfalls.  The name is a mixture of Indian and Portuguese and means “Big Water”.  As well as the noise it makes, the mass of water is around 80 metres high and 3 kilometres below.  The waterfall is worthwhile seeing although it is quite a distance from Florianópolis however a drive with car hire through the Brazilian countryside is most definitely an adventure in itself.

CarDelMar wishes you a pleasant stay with car hire in Florianopolis.