Originally Posted by
skoenig
I'd really consider a hotel. Staying downtown (e.g., Othon Aeroporto) would at least cut down your commute (taxi) time in the morning, though not the best area at night-- maybe they have a restaurant in-house or the hotel can suggest one (Flamengo/Botafogo would be better). And the Luxor may end up having openings, so you could check when you arrive.
I agree. You could try getting the Real executive bus (GIG-SDU) which costs about R$7 [ride takes 20min - the taxi option would cost you about R$30] and sleep at the Ibis Santos Dummont or Novotel Santos Dummont (both have great rates about R$150) and are 8min walking from SDU or a taxi ride SDU-hotel would cost max R$10.
http://www.ibishotel.com/gb/hotel-56...nt/index.shtml
Finally, as q last resort, you could also stay in one of the Motels (love hotels) near GIG...but at least you have a room to relax...
http://www.ilhapalacehotel-rj.com.br/
A Taxi GIG-hotel as above will cost you about R$20 and takes about 10min ride. The hotel rate for the above hotel must not be more than R$200 and they must also have day-use rate...
Rgs,