Business Class Flights to Rio De Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro is Brazil’s second largest city and home to a big metropolitan area. Extremely industrialised, and still home to some wonderfully productive plantations Rio De Janeiro has become an essential place to visit for business class travellers.

When flying Business Class From The UK to Rio de Janeiro

Galeao, Rio de Janeiro’s international airport is the destination of business class flights from the UK. It is situated 20km from the city centre.

Transport for Business Class Travellers in the Rio de Janeiro

Taxis are a quick and convenient way of getting around the city, though you are advised to check for identification usually a sticker on the window will verify the legitimacy of the taxi. There are two types of taxi offered; yellow taxis and radio taxis. Yellow taxis run on the meter and are available everywhere around Rio de Janeiro. Radio taxis are much bigger and often air-conditioned. These taxis must be called first but make sure to ask whether the taxi runs on a meter or is decided by flat rates. They are a far more sophisticated mode of transport for around Rio de Janeiro and are perfect for business class travellers looking to get around the city with comfort and ease.
Car rentals are also available but are not required for the southern side of the city, elsewhere in the city they are a practical mode of transport to have.

Things to know about Rio de Janeiro for Business Class Travellers

The currency used in Brazil is the Real. There are plenty of ATMs situated around Rio de Janeiro to withdrawn crash from, however not all ATMs accept cards issued outside of Brazil. Credit cards are accepted in almost every shop, bars and restaurants. ATMs should be used rather than carrying large amounts of cash around making you an easier target for pickpockets.
However, it is probably best to use the money exchange places, which are available in the majority of the shops around Rio de Janeiro, they are better to use than banks (which come with a much lower exchange rate in comparison).
Leme, Copacabana and Ipanema are good places to try some of the fantastic food Rio de Janeiro has to offer. Their cuisine is extremely diverse offering wonderful restaurants for every kind of speciality. There will be no trouble finding somewhere to suit anyone’s food taste. Ipanema is also the best area to go to for vibrant clubs and bars when unwinding in the city at night. As well as this the centre of Rio De Janeiro, the Centro has a host of wonderfully traditional bars, lounges, cafes and clubs. Immersed in the historical part of the city it makes a fantastic place for business travellers after the day’s meetings and conferences.
However despite the wonderful restaurants Copacabana offers it is also associated with a high crime rate and should be avoided if possible, especially at night.

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