A lot of people just can`t get used to, or just don`t like staying in hotels when they travel. These days you can find very good deals thru internet searching, but is always recommended to be cautious. If you are travelling to Brazil, and Rio de Janeiro more specifically, it is always recommended to rent a place from a company, instead of trying to rent it directly with the supposed owner.
Before renting, call their numbers displayed in their websites, run a research in travel websites like trip advisor, virtual tourist or lonely planet and see what people are saying about these companies.
Type some keywords at google and see what comes up in the first page. Usually, the most reliable companies come up in the first 2 pages of google search. Don`t try to save a few bucks by cutting the intermediate party. There are a bunch of interesting websites related to apartment rentals. In fact some of the most reputable tour operators in Rio also offer a lot of options of apartments, bed and breakfast, houses and even bungalows between the sea and the jungles of Rio.
Remember that the closer to the beaches, the more expensive it gets. Sometimes, renting a place just a couple of blocçs from the beach, can be half the price comparing to a oceanview apartment.
Also, in Rio, not only the rentals, but also tours and other things become more expensive in summer and in holidays. In fact, rentals can go as higher as 50% between december 15th and the end of carnival, and almost 100% more expensive during new years and the 7 days of carnival.
Rio de Janeirois a wonderful city. In fact is one of the most beautiful places to visit n earth. The beaches of Copacabana, Ipanema and Leblon are breathtaking. Renting an apartment in any of these areas with friends can a big savings for sure, but don`t try saving too much because you might end up being part of a "not so well intentioned group".
And that goes also for any other place in the world. Go for the reputable companies !
Before renting, call their numbers displayed in their websites, run a research in travel websites like trip advisor, virtual tourist or lonely planet and see what people are saying about these companies.
Type some keywords at google and see what comes up in the first page. Usually, the most reliable companies come up in the first 2 pages of google search. Don`t try to save a few bucks by cutting the intermediate party. There are a bunch of interesting websites related to apartment rentals. In fact some of the most reputable tour operators in Rio also offer a lot of options of apartments, bed and breakfast, houses and even bungalows between the sea and the jungles of Rio.
Remember that the closer to the beaches, the more expensive it gets. Sometimes, renting a place just a couple of blocçs from the beach, can be half the price comparing to a oceanview apartment.
Also, in Rio, not only the rentals, but also tours and other things become more expensive in summer and in holidays. In fact, rentals can go as higher as 50% between december 15th and the end of carnival, and almost 100% more expensive during new years and the 7 days of carnival.
Rio de Janeirois a wonderful city. In fact is one of the most beautiful places to visit n earth. The beaches of Copacabana, Ipanema and Leblon are breathtaking. Renting an apartment in any of these areas with friends can a big savings for sure, but don`t try saving too much because you might end up being part of a "not so well intentioned group".
And that goes also for any other place in the world. Go for the reputable companies !