A Guide To Real Estate And Vacation Rental Apartments Versus Hotels In Rio De Janeiro, Copacabana And Ipanema
August 22, 2011 Leave a Comment
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Although there are many great locations in Brazil to spend your vacation such as Buzios, Foz de Iquacu, Natal, Recife and Salvador, no location stands out more as the place to go like Rio de Janeiro does.
The number of tourists that travel to Rio de Janeiro is steadily growing and the market for short-term rental apartments has likewise grown. There are dozens of rental agencies and internet ads offering furnished rio apartments for rent in popular places such as Copacabana, Ipanema as well as Buzios which is only 3 hours away. In most cases, renting an apartment can be a much better deal than staying in the many rio hotels primarily if you are more than 2 people or you want luxury, privacy and the ability to invite guests. In short, the hotels in rio have many rules that will stifle your enjoyment.
First of all, it´s important to note that the prices between the different areas can fluctuate quite a bit. While Ipanema and Leblon are known as the exclusive upscale areas, Copacabana properties can be much better because of the larger area and inventory.
In regards to exclusive rio de janeiro apartments, anything located beachfront will be in the higher price range. If a penthouse apartment is in your budget, these units in most cases will also be of luxurious nature whether they are located on the beach or not. If you look for penthouse apartments in Copacabana, you will find the best deals with some older units being more affordable than you would imagine. 
While real estate values in Rio de Janeiro have increased dramatically thus being one of the most expensive cities in Brazil, you can still find plenty of standard and low budget pricing. These cheaper rentals will be small studios and 1 bedroom flats. If they have not been remodeled to high standards, you can find some reasonable rates, even with 2 and 3 bedroom units. These accommodations are still comfortable and pleasant with the only difference being that they won’t have the high quality marble floors or remolded luxury fixtures. In addition, noise in rio can be an issue so apartments on the 1st floor can be a lot cheaper than those towards the penthouse.
The time in which you travel to Rio de Janeiro can be an important factor for pricing. During New Years and Carnival, rental rates can be 3 to 5 times the price of non peak times. Unfortunately, there is no way to avoid this other than travelling during non peak times. The whole world wants to be in Copacabana and Ipanema for New Years and Carnival so the demand far outpaces the supply thus the extreme increase in prices. The cheapest months to vacation there will be after Carnival ends in February or March all the way through November. This also applies to the popular holiday area of Buzios. 
Although the hotels in Rio de Janeiro are an option, flats tend to be the better choice. There are many conveniences that you will have with an apartment verses hotels such as a fully equipped kitchen, washing machine, broadband internet included, much more space, more options from budget to luxury penthouses with saunas, much more privacy and the ability to invite guests. Most hotels in Copacabana and Ipanema will not allow you to bring guests to your room.
Many tourists from North America and Europe that come to Rio, end up falling in love with its beauty and way of life. Since the prices for real estate are more reasonable as compared to back home, many people decide to buy an apartment to make it their part time home as well as an investment and perhaps income via rentals. Many agencies that rent flats also offer rio de janeiro real estate services to help you find the property of your dreams. 
So whether you are looking for short-term apartment rentals or real estate investment opportunities in Copacabana or Ipanema, visit the Rio de Janeiro Properties website for a source of options to consider. And remember; start looking for rentals far in advance because Rio has become a very popular travel destination so advance reservations are highly recommended for those wanting the best options.
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