Manaus travel guide
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You're Going to Love Manaus
With a population of 1.60 million, Manaus is the largest city in Amazonas, 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 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Manaus has to offer.
When to visit Manaus
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Manaus in January, when the average temperature is 82.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 91.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is June, when it can get as cold as 71.6 °F, with an average temperature of 78.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 14.2″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Manaus, with an average rainfall of 0.8″.
How to Get to Manaus
Plane
When flying to Manaus, you’ll arrive at Manaus Eduardo Gomes Intl (MAO), which is located 6 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Manaus from the United States departs from Miami and takes around 5h 55m.
Bus
You can travel by bus to Manaus using Bus or Viação Eucatur. From Boa Vista, the bus ride to Manaus takes 745 miles and will cost you around $29. From Porto Velho, the ticket costs about $171 for a journey of 1495 miles. Manaus’s bus station is located 3 miles from the city center.
Airports near Manaus
Airlines serving Manaus
Where to stay in Manaus
From 5-star hotels such as the Tropical Manaus Ecoresort to great affordable options like the Hotel Saint Paul, Manaus offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $64 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $113 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Manaus, with prices from $9 to $1,517 per night. Centro is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Manaus are about 37% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Manaus
Most booked hotels in Manaus
Renting a car in Manaus
Renting a car in Manaus costs $21 per day, on average, or $62 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 5% more expensive than at Manaus Eduardo Gomes Intl.
Expect to pay $4.28 per gallon in Manaus (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 Manaus is Economy (Fiat Mobi or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Chevrolet Prisma or similar) are, on average, 32% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.