Hotels in Rio de Janeiro

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When’s the best time to visit Rio de Janeiro?

Not sure when to visit Rio de Janeiro? We analysed thousands of flight and hotel prices, plus a whole heap of weather data, to show you what each month typically looks like. Use these monthly averages to plan ahead and choose the best time to stay in Rio de Janeiro.

August

Temperature17°C - 25°C
RainfallDry
(21–60mm)
Cheapest return flight999 €
Cheapest 3-star hotel15 €
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September

Temperature18°C - 26°C
RainfallModerate
(61–120mm)
Cheapest return flight671 €
Cheapest 3-star hotel15 €
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October

Temperature19°C - 27°C
RainfallModerate
(61–120mm)
Cheapest return flight654 €
Cheapest 3-star hotel19 €
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November

Temperature20°C - 27°C
RainfallWet
(121–250mm)
Cheapest return flight640 €
Cheapest 3-star hotel23 €
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December

Temperature22°C - 28°C
RainfallWet
(121–250mm)
Cheapest return flight677 €
Cheapest 3-star hotel16 €
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January

Temperature23°C - 29°C
RainfallWet
(121–250mm)
Cheapest return flight673 €
Cheapest 3-star hotel27 €
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February

Temperature23°C - 29°C
RainfallWet
(121–250mm)
Cheapest return flight673 €
Cheapest 3-star hotel27 €
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March

Temperature22°C - 28°C
RainfallWet
(121–250mm)
Cheapest return flight603 €
Cheapest 3-star hotel25 €
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April

Temperature21°C - 27°C
RainfallModerate
(61–120mm)
Cheapest return flight649 €
Cheapest 3-star hotel24 €
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May

Temperature19°C - 25°C
RainfallModerate
(61–120mm)
Cheapest return flight656 €
Cheapest 3-star hotel24 €
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June

Temperature17°C - 24°C
RainfallDry
(21–60mm)
Cheapest return flight631 €
Cheapest 3-star hotel23 €
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July

Temperature17°C - 24°C
RainfallDry
(21–60mm)
Cheapest return flight755 €
Cheapest 3-star hotel25 €
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Fast facts

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Highest rated hotelBoutique Hotel Castelinho – 5.0
Cheapest month to bookApril
Average 4 star hotel price92 € per night
Average 5 star hotel price288 € per night

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Finding cheap hotels in Rio de Janeiro: FAQs

In Rio de Janeiro, the expected average temperature in August is 21°C. The warmest month is typically February, which averages 29°C. The coolest month is July, with temperatures averaging 17°C. The rainiest month is January, and the driest month is August.
You can always cancel or amend your hotel reservation if you need to, but look out for hotels in Rio de Janeiro with free cancellation or flexible booking options if you want to protect your money. Some hotels allow you to cancel and get your money back if your plans change.
The average price of a hotel during the week is 100 € per night, and the average price on weekends is 110 €. Overall, it looks like the cheapest day to stay in Rio de Janeiro could be Wednesday.
The nearest airport to Rio de Janeiro is Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU), which is 2.6km from the city centre.

Other airports include:

Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport, which is 12.2km from the city centre.
Jacarepaguá Airport, which is 20.6km from the city centre.
We crunched some numbers on our calendar and found that Wednesday is the cheapest day to stay in Rio de Janeiro. And the most expensive day seems to be Saturday
The average price of a 3-star hotel in Rio de Janeiro is currently around 61 € per night. And the cheapest 3-star hotel we found is 15 € per night.
The average price of a 4-star hotel in Rio de Janeiro is currently around 97 € per night. And the cheapest 4-star hotel we found is 23 € per night.
The average price of a 5-star hotel in Rio de Janeiro is currently around 316 € per night. And the cheapest 5-star hotel we found is 69 € per night.
The cheapest month to stay in a hotel in Rio de Janeiro is August, with an average price of 92 € per night. The most expensive month is February, when the average room rate can rise to 237 € per night. These average prices are based on all the hotels we found – from hostels through to fancy 5-star hotels.
The average price of a hotel in September is 106 € per night, which is around 24% lower than the rest of the year.
If you're hitting up Rio de Janeiro with kids in tow, try Square Design Hotel, Ibis Budget Rio de Janeiro Nova America and Mirasol Copacabana Hotel.