Rio de Janeiro: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

Rio de Janeiro, also known simply as Rio, is the capital and largest city of the state of Rio de Janeiro. It is the second-largest city in Brazil after São Paulo, and the largest by international tourists.

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Now in the cityRio de Janeiro+25°CClear · sunset 06:06 PMupdated 07:29 AM

EntryPick a passportThe answer depends on the passport.

Places on the map46

Exchange rateR$5.44per 1 $BRL — the local currencyas of Nov 2, 2026

Worth a day trip

São Paulo≈ 3 hr 40 min

Safety and health

Safety · official adviceour data as of Nov 3, 2026

UK Foreign Office (FCDO)Essential travel only to partsEssential travel only, and only to part of the country.

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Removal of information about elections ('Warnings and insurance' and 'Safety and security' pages).

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice

US State DepartmentLevel 2Watch your surroundings and belongings more closely than usual.

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Exercise increased caution in Brazil due to  crime  and  kidnapping . Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Crime Violent crime occurs in urban areas, day and night. Crimes include murder, armed robbery, and carjacking. Gang activity and organized crime are widespread. and are often tied to the illegal drug trade.

Source: US Department of State Travel Advisory

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice · US Department of State Travel Advisory