Find your perfect car hire at Guarulhos International Airport
After landing at Guarulhos International Airport, pick up your Avis rental car and drive to your destination in comfort. The colour and vibrancy of Brazil makes for an unbeatable holiday. Discover everything this destination has to offer at your own pace.Plan your journey from Guarulhos International Airport
Just 35 minutes from the airport, São Paulo, Brazil’s most populous city, is a melting pot of history and culture. From grand monasteries and late-night theatre to street-side pizza and samba lessons, São Paulo, the cultural heart of Brazil, has something for everyone.
Explore the vast Ibirapuera Park. Not only does it offer a precious expanse of greenery in the city centre, but it also doubles as a cultural hub with a number of museums located on-site. Spend some time in the Modern Museum of Art, Museum of Contemporary Art or the Planetarium. Those who wish to stay outdoors can enjoy a bicycle ride around the lagoons.
A performance by the Gregorian Choir at the São Bento Monastery is an experience not to be passed up. The acoustics of this impeccable building complement the structure’s lavish interior.
Mosteiro São Bento, one of the city’s oldest churches that dates back to the late 1500s, is well worth visiting to see its huge stained glass windows. The panoramic views from the Banespa skyscraper are not to be missed either. If there’s time, pay a visit to the Theatro Municipal to see an opera or ballet performance. A trip to the Mercado Municipal, an elaborately designed covered market is also recommended. It's the place to buy fresh fruit and produce.
São Paulo prides itself on its museums and galleries, none more than the Museu de Arte de São Paulo, which showcases works by Bellini, Picasso, Van Gogh and many other famous artists from around the world. Be sure to stop by and take a look.
Exploring São Paulo is easy with the convenience of a rental car. Pick up the keys and unlock your journey.
Frequent renters get upgraded – and additional days for free – by signing up for Avis Preferred loyalty benefits. Simply choose a date and time and we’ll prepare your quality hire car.
Beyond Guarulhos International Airport
Close to Guarulhos International Airport, São Paulo is an incredible city with plenty to see and do, but with a hire car you can also explore what the surrounding regions have to offer.Vila Madalena
Drive for 55 minutes from Guarulhos International Airport and you’ll reach the hip, stylish town of Vila Madalena. Small art galleries can be found on many of the quaint streets and there’s ample opportunity to pick up gifts and souvenirs from one of the many arts and crafts shops. In this lively neighbourhood, on the outskirts of São Paulo, visitors can enjoy an evening of local Brazilian cuisine and samba dancing.
Liberdade
Similar to the Chinatowns of major cities around the world, Liberdade is home to many of Brazil’s East Asian immigrants. Contributing their own culture into the area, Liberdade has an atmosphere unique to the rest of the region and often hosts street festivals for all to enjoy. Just a 40-minute drive from Guarulhos International Airport this district of São Paulo is a top destination for gastronomical delights.
Parque Estadual Da Cantareira
The Parque Estadual Da Cantareira is one of the largest urban forests in the world. Activities such as hiking along windy trails, swimming in lakes and under waterfalls and enjoying picnics in the warmth of the Latin-American sun are all things to look forward to in this park. Only 50 minutes from Guarulhos International Airport, this piece of paradise on the northern edge of São Paulo is not to be missed.
With your Avis hire car, São Paulo’s varying regions are easy to explore.