{"id":101028,"date":"2019-05-03T17:34:58","date_gmt":"2019-05-03T20:34:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.rentcars.com\/?p=13645"},"modified":"2025-05-13T15:41:20","modified_gmt":"2025-05-13T18:41:20","slug":"driving-in-brazil-things-to-know-and-what-to-expect","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.rentcars.com\/en\/driving-in-brazil-things-to-know-and-what-to-expect","title":{"rendered":"Driving in Brazil: things to know and what to expect"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">\u00cdndice<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span 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href=\"https:\/\/blog.rentcars.com\/en\/driving-in-brazil-things-to-know-and-what-to-expect\/#Parking_in_Brazil\" >Parking in Brazil<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.rentcars.com\/en\/driving-in-brazil-things-to-know-and-what-to-expect\/#If_youre_planning_on_hitting_a_Brazilian_road\" >If you\u2019re planning on hitting a Brazilian road<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.rentcars.com\/en\/driving-in-brazil-things-to-know-and-what-to-expect\/#Traffic-2\" >Traffic<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.rentcars.com\/en\/driving-in-brazil-things-to-know-and-what-to-expect\/#Road_maintenance_and_toll_roads_in_Brazil\" >Road maintenance and toll roads in Brazil<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.rentcars.com\/en\/driving-in-brazil-things-to-know-and-what-to-expect\/#Driving_safety-2\" >Driving safety<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.rentcars.com\/en\/driving-in-brazil-things-to-know-and-what-to-expect\/#Road_regulations_in_Brazil\" >Road regulations in Brazil<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><em>Thinking about visiting Brazil? A car rental can be a good option for getting around! Here\u2019s everything you need to know before renting a car in Brazil and what to expect in brazilian streets when you\u2019re there.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re planning a trip to Brazil, you definitely have heard people say how transportation is not always easy. And it\u2019s not hard to imagine why, since Brazil is the size of a continent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While you can go to most places by plane (even if it\u2019s a long flight), there are some cities and beaches which are more easily accessed by car. Renting a car also means you have the freedom to go wherever you want and whenever you want, which is great if you want to stay somewhere a little longer and make the most of your trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That being said, of course driving in another country with different regulations has its challenges. Driving in Brazil is not always easy, but it can be really useful if you\u2019re planning on visiting a city or historical town nearby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Driving_in_Brazil_FAQ\"><\/span> Driving in Brazil FAQ<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1593096471938\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What are the requirements to drive in Brazil?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">To be able to drive in Brazil, you must be at least 18 years old and have a driver\u2019s license. If you\u2019re a foreigner, you can drive with your home country&#8217;s license and a valid passport.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1593096486548\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What do you need to rent a car in Brazil?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">To rent a car in Brazil, renters must be 21 or older, have a valid and original driver\u2019s license held for at least 2 years and a valid passport. Please note that you\u2019ll also need to present a personal credit card for the <a href=\"\/en\/what-you-need-to-rent-a-car\">security deposit<\/a>.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1593096513607\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What side of the road do people drive in Brazil? <\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">In Brazil, drivers ride on the right side of the road, just like in the US! <\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1593096529535\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What are the speed limits in Brazil? <\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Speed limits in Brazil are displayed in the metric system \u2014 km\/h (kilometers per hour) instead of mph (miles per hour). Generally speaking, cities will have a speed limit of 40km\/h (25 mph) to 60km\/h (37 mph) and highways will go from 60km\/h around suburban areas to 100 or 110km\/h (68 mph). <\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1593096542303\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How do gas stations work in Brazil?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">In Brazil, there\u2019s no self-service gas stations, so someone is always going to help you with that. Usually, you\u2019ll pay directly to this person or inside to the cashier in either cash or credit\/debit card. There are also many different types of fuel, cars being typically filled with ethanol or gasoline. Nowadays, most cars can be filled with both (called \u201cflex\u201d in Portuguese).<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1593096554347\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can you drink and drive in Brazil?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Brazilian traffic laws are very strict when if comes to driving under the influence. The limit is 0.04 milligrams of alcohol \u2014 which for some people might be equivalent to a can of beer.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1593096573000\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can you use your phone while driving in Brazil? <\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">No. Even if you\u2019re just sitting in traffic, holding your phone in your hands is enough for a fine. <\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Driving_in_Brazil_what_to_expect\"><\/span><strong>Driving in Brazil: what to expect<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"If_youre_driving_around_a_Brazilian_city\"><\/span><strong>If you\u2019re driving around a Brazilian city<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.rentcars.com\/content-page\/uploads\/2019\/05\/sao-paulo-streets.jpg\" alt=\"brazilian city traffic\" class=\"wp-image-13700\" style=\"width:721px;height:482px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Traffic\"><\/span><strong>Traffic<\/strong> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Traffic is something you have to take into consideration. If you\u2019re driving around big cities like S\u00e3o Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, we highly recommend you avoid driving at rush hour, at about &nbsp;6 pm. At this time, the number of cars and motorcycles on the street increases so much it may take twice or even three times as long to go from point A to point B.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To avoid rush-hour, plan ahead and look for a nice restaurant nearby to have dinner, relax and go back to your hotel with no stress involved!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Road_maintenance\"><\/span><strong>Road maintenance<\/strong> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Most touristic cities have well-kept streets and roads around them, so there isn\u2019t much to worry about. Some streets far from the city center may have problems with maintenance, but the chance of you having to drive anywhere near them is very low.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Driving_safety\"><\/span><strong>Driving safety<\/strong> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s much that has been said about Brazilian safety, but our main tip to have a safe trip to Brazil is to be aware of where you are at all times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It<strong> is <\/strong>safe to drive around Brazil most of the time. Brazilians go to work and school by car, bus, subway and train everyday, but they\u2019ve learned to pay attention to their surroundings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re a bit anxious about it, just drive with the windows closed at night and avoid leaving the touristic areas of the city. Most of the serious and unsafe stuff you see in the news about Brazil don\u2019t happen all the time like you would imagine. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Driving_regulations_in_Brazil\"><\/span><strong>Driving regulations in Brazil<\/strong> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Driving in Brazil is pretty straightforward. If you\u2019re feeling a bit apprehensive, it\u2019s better to not pick-up your rental car right away, but instead take a taxi to your hotel and get acquainted to the street signs and speed limits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most of the biggest Brazilian cities have very strict speed limits and many radar speed signs. Be aware that Brazil uses the metric system, so speed limits will be shown in km\/h (kilometers per hour). For comparison, 100 kph is equivalent to about 60 mph.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.rentcars.com\/content-page\/uploads\/2019\/05\/road-signs-brazil.jpg\" alt=\"road stop signs in brazil\" class=\"wp-image-13697\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Parking_in_Brazil\"><\/span><strong>Parking in Brazil<\/strong> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>When you\u2019re driving around a Brazilian city, there will be a few options for parking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you choose to park on the street, know that there are special parking spaces for elders and disabled people and you won\u2019t be able to park there. You\u2019ll only be able to park your rental car in general parking spaces, and those are marked with a white line on the street. Yellow means you can\u2019t park at any time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When in doubt, look for \u201cEstacionamentos\u201d, parking garages where you pay by the hour or day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"If_youre_planning_on_hitting_a_Brazilian_road\"><\/span><strong>If you\u2019re planning on hitting a Brazilian road<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.rentcars.com\/content-page\/uploads\/2019\/05\/road-in-brazil.jpg\" alt=\"brazilian road in a sunny day\" class=\"wp-image-13694\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Traffic-2\"><\/span><strong>Traffic<\/strong> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>On an average day, you\u2019ll probably only face some traffic when leaving the city for the road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, if your road trip is scheduled during a national holiday, know that traffic jams on the road are possible. Most Brazilian roads, even near big cities, have one to three lanes, so there isn\u2019t that much space for the amount of cars leaving town.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re coming to Brazil to enjoy summer, roads are also packed during the weekends, mainly on the way to the beach. Since you\u2019re on vacation, plan ahead and leave the city on a weekday, when most people will be working and out of the road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Road_maintenance_and_toll_roads_in_Brazil\"><\/span><strong>Road maintenance and toll roads in Brazil<\/strong> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.rentcars.com\/content-page\/uploads\/2019\/05\/tollway-in-brazil.jpg\" alt=\"tollway in brazil\" class=\"wp-image-13691\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Roads in Brazil can be very well-kept when there are tolls around, so our tip is that you look for toll roads when planning your road trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The price varies a lot from state to state, but paying will be worth it for maintenance and road support. Some tollways offer roadside assistance if the car breaks down, which is a huge safety bonus, and the only thing you have to do is call for help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some freeways in Brazil are also quite well-kept, but the probability of that happening is much lower. Road signs are sometimes scarce, and so are petrol stations and diners where you can stop for a snack or bathroom break.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Driving_safety-2\"><\/span><strong>Driving safety<\/strong> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Tollways are generally very safe in Brazil, even at night. One thing you might notice while on the road though is that there are a lot of trucks. Brazil\u2019s main mode of transportation for consumer goods is through roads and trucks, so you can expect many of them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Road_regulations_in_Brazil\"><\/span><strong>Road regulations in Brazil<\/strong> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.rentcars.com\/content-page\/uploads\/2019\/05\/truck-road-brazil.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13688\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>On the road, cars must keep their headlights on at all times, even during the day. Like the cities, most roads also have radar speed signs and sometimes even police officers with speed guns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Generally, speed limits go from 60 km\/h (about 37 mph) to 100 km\/h (about 60 mph), but some roads do go lower or higher than that. Look out for the signs, as the limit will vary a lot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How do you feel about driving in Brazil? If you have any doubts, leave your questions in the comment section below!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Thinking about visiting Brazil? A car rental can be a good option for getting around! Here\u2019s everything you need to know before renting a car in Brazil and what to expect in brazilian streets when you\u2019re there. 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