{"id":2180,"date":"2017-02-14T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-02-14T02:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rederiohoteis.com\/travel-tips-rent-a-car-or-use-local-public-transportation\/"},"modified":"2023-05-27T12:56:29","modified_gmt":"2023-05-27T15:56:29","slug":"travel-tips-rent-a-car-or-use-local-public-transportation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rederiohoteis.com\/en\/travel-tips-rent-a-car-or-use-local-public-transportation\/","title":{"rendered":"Travel tips: rent a car or use local public transportation?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Usually before traveling, we do not give proper attention to certain tips and end up leaving some important issues aside, such as the <strong>transportation<\/strong> at our&nbsp;destination. To help you with that, Rede Rio Hotels has prepared unbeatable tips with pros and cons of each means of <strong>transportation<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2>Travel tips: which transport mean should I use?<\/h2>\n<h3>Car rental<\/h3>\n<h3><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4301\" src=\"https:\/\/rederiohoteis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/2017-02-23-dicas-de-viagem-alugar-carro-ou-usar-o-transporte-publico-local-aluguel-carro-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rederiohoteis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/2017-02-23-dicas-de-viagem-alugar-carro-ou-usar-o-transporte-publico-local-aluguel-carro-1.jpg 450w, https:\/\/rederiohoteis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/2017-02-23-dicas-de-viagem-alugar-carro-ou-usar-o-transporte-publico-local-aluguel-carro-1-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/h3>\n<p>Renting a car is a good option for cities with inefficient public transportation. The freedom to go anywhere anytime you want makes many travelers opt for&nbsp;this <strong>transportation<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>In order to avoid future headaches, look for credible companies in the car rental market and choose the one that best matches your interests.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pros: <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It can be cheaper than a taxi;<\/li>\n<li>More&nbsp;freedom to go wherever and whenever you want;<\/li>\n<li>Recommended for places with inefficient public transportation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cons: <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More expensive than public transportation;<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s necessary to study the local traffic rules;<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You should assess whether your driver&#8217;s license is accepted in the country of destination.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Taxis and other private transport services<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4319\" src=\"https:\/\/rederiohoteis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/2017-02-23-dicas-de-viagem-alugar-carro-ou-usar-o-transporte-publico-local-transporte-particular-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"766\" height=\"466\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rederiohoteis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/2017-02-23-dicas-de-viagem-alugar-carro-ou-usar-o-transporte-publico-local-transporte-particular-1.jpg 766w, https:\/\/rederiohoteis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/2017-02-23-dicas-de-viagem-alugar-carro-ou-usar-o-transporte-publico-local-transporte-particular-1-300x183.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 766px) 100vw, 766px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Taxis are common in major cities around the world. In addition to them, there&#8217;s the emergence of <strong>transportation<\/strong> services by application, such as Uber, in which the&nbsp;payment can be made directly with your credit card registered on the platform.<\/p>\n<p>The public&#8217;s opinion is divided on this type of <strong>transportation<\/strong>: some people praise the efficiency of the service, but there are customers who complain about the abusive prices charged.<\/p>\n<p>Pros:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More freedom to go wherever and whenever you want, although often you depend on the availability of the service at the destination;<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recommended for places with inefficient public transportation;<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is no need to worry about local traffic laws.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Cons:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Costs are higher than the other options.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Local public transportation<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2742\" src=\"https:\/\/rederiohoteis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/2017-02-23-dicas-de-viagem-alugar-carro-ou-usar-o-transporte-publico-local-transporte-publico-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\"><\/p>\n<p>In many cases, public <strong>transportation<\/strong> may be the best option, especially if you already have prior knowledge about the place&nbsp;you&#8217;re going to and have the capacity to&nbsp;communicate with the locals.<\/p>\n<p>Large cities such as Tokyo and London have subway networks of very high quality and extension. The subway lines of these capitals allow you to move around several&nbsp;neighborhoods and regions&nbsp;in short periods of time.<\/p>\n<p>In Rio de Janeiro, the subway network was recently expanded. Currently, it&#8217;s possible to go from downtown to Barra da Tijuca using only the subway.<\/p>\n<p>Pros:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s cheaper;<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There&#8217;s no need to worry about local traffic laws.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cons: <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You depend on the availability and opening hours of the bus, subway, train or ferries;<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tends to be less safe, depending on the city;<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In big cities, you need to consider the rush hour.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>When staying at one of the Rede Rio Hoteis&nbsp;units, you can count with&nbsp;the&nbsp;help of our service team to provide you all the necessary support regarding <strong>transportation<\/strong> in the city. Make your reservation with us and get to know the wonderful city by staying in the heart of Rio!<\/p>\n<p>Other links:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/rederiohoteis.com\/en\/hotel-in-lapa-rio-arosa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hotel in rio<\/a>;<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/rederiohoteis.com\/en\/hotel-in-lapa-rio-arosa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hotel lapa rio de janeiro<\/a>;<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/rederiohoteis.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hotel downtown rio de janeiro<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Usually before traveling, we do not give proper attention to certain tips and end up leaving some important issues aside, such as the transportation at our&nbsp;destination. To help you with that, Rede Rio Hotels has prepared unbeatable tips with pros and cons of each means of transportation. Travel tips: which transport mean should I use? 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