Belo Horizonte car rentals

Top tips for renting a car in Belo Horizonte

• A rental car is the most comfortable and efficient way to explore not only the huge city of Belo Horizonte, but also all the other gems across the state of Minas Gerais. Within the city limits, you can hop in the car and visit the Minerão Stadium, or the nearby Lake Pampulha. Embark on an epic road trip and drive to the village of Ouro Preto, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, sitting just over 70 miles from Belo Horizonte.
• Most of the major car rental companies, including Avis and Hertz, can be found at Tancredo Neves International Airport (CNF), which is located just over 20 miles from the city center. All the car rental desks can be found both in Terminal 1 and 3 (depending on where you land), in the respective Arrivals Hall lobby. You will need an International Driver’s Permit to rent a car in Brazil. Make sure to request a GPS device that is set to English.
• While driving in Belo Horizonte may be pretty straightforward with the help of a GPS, the city is surrounded by mountains so there will be some hilly roads. Roads throughout the state aren’t in great condition, but locals are used to driving there, so they may seem slightly reckless. Just stay within speed limits and drive carefully.
• While traffic in Belo Horizonte isn’t as bad as in other Brazilian cities like São Paulo, driving during rush hour can easily add up to an hour to your travels. Plan your journey in advance and avoid driving into the city center or to the airport between 6:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. Evening rush hour peaks at 6 p.m., but avoid driving anytime between 4:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. if you don’t want to add extra time to your journey.
• Book your rental car in Belo Horizonte at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price