Natal travel guide
Natal Tourism | Natal Guide
You're Going to Love Natal
With a population of 763,043, Natal is the largest city in Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Natal has to offer.
When to visit Natal
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Natal in January, when the average temperature is 80.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 87.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 69.8 °F, with an average temperature of 77 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in April, when precipitation is around 9.8″. In contrast, October is usually the driest month of the year in Natal, with an average rainfall of 0.8″.
How to Get to Natal
Plane
When flying to Natal, you’ll arrive at Natal (NAT), which is located 12 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Natal from the United States departs from Miami and takes around 15h 45m.
Car
Another option to get to Natal is to pick up a car rental from Recife, which is about 158 miles from Natal. You’ll find branches of MOVIDA and FOCO , among others, in Recife.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Natal, including Expresso Guanabara, FlixBus and Catedral Turismo. From Recife, the bus ride to Natal takes 250 miles and will cost you around $31. From Fortaleza, the ticket costs about $21 for a journey of 461 miles. The most popular bus station is Natal central bus station, located 4 miles from downtown Natal. Natal Sams Club is also a commonly used station, and is 4 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving Natal
Where to stay in Natal
From 5-star hotels such as the Wish Natal to great affordable options like the La Belle Beach Hotel, Natal offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $31 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $134 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Valencia Hotel Natal and Pousada Villa do Sol. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Natal, with prices from $13 to $262 per night. South Natal is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Natal are about 13% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Natal
Most booked hotels in Natal
Renting a car in Natal
Renting a car in Natal costs $23 per day, on average, or $114 if you want to rent if for 5 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 9% more expensive than at Natal.
Expect to pay $4.28 per gallon in Natal (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $51.33 and $68.44. The most frequently booked car type in Natal is Economy (Renault Kwid or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai HB20 or similar) are, on average, 63% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.