Car Hire Recife Airport

Recife Airport Mini Guide

Recife Airport is also known as Guararapes International Airport and this is one of the busiest airports in Brazil. More than five million passengers use it on an annual basis and there are over 66,000 flights a year. The airport also deals in a lot of cargo. Because it is such a busy airport facilities have been improved to cater to passengers with lots of shopping and leisure areas.

These are spread out over 52000 m² which contains more than 140 shops. Business customers will also be happy to know that there is a whole floor dedicated to events, conferences and exhibitions. Airport parking was also expanded but one of the benefits of having a hire car is that you do not need to find a place to park your vehicle. When all the work is finally completed there will be enough room to accommodate more than 7 million passengers per year.

Recife Airport has the airport code REC but many Brazilians also recognize it by an alternative name - Gilberto Freyre International Airport. The airport has both international and domestic flights. Some of the main routes served by GOL airlines are Belo Horizonte Confins, Campina Grande, Fernando de Noronha, Natal and Rio de Janeiro-Galeao.

Recife is another fabulous beach destination in Brazil and even more so since the best beaches are part of the city. The benefit of this is that, with a hire car, you have the choice of soaking up the sun or visiting the city sights less than a mile away.

Visit the Convento Franciscano de Santo Antonio built in 1588, not long after the conquest, which is considered to be the most beautiful church in all of Brazil. If you’re here for New Year’s Eve, you can’t miss the spectacular party on Porto de Galinhas beach – it’s amazing!