To reserve your apartment is simple: a down payment of 25 % of the total amount of the rent is required to block your property. Payments can be made either by bank transfer on a Brazilian account or in Europe (in local currency), or by credit card via Paypal ©*;
For bookings for the periods of the New Year and the Carnival, 100% of the total amount of the rent will be required.
The bookings are only taken into consideration the day when the down payment is received by WhereInRio, and a message of confirmation is then sent to the client.
The balance of the rent must be paid in cash (Brazilian Reais, Euro or Dollars) the day of the arrival (Check-in), or by bank transfer or by credit card via Paypal © (same system of commission as above-mentioned) at least five (5) working days before the date of arrival. Credit cards and Traveller Checks© are not accepted as means of payment in your arrival.
At the arrival ("check-in time") a security deposit will be asked to prevent against possible damages which can arise during the stay. The amount is previously informed and will be full redeemed at the time when the keys are rendered ("check-out time") if the accommodation is returned in good condition. The security deposit must be paid in cash (Brazilian Reais, Euro or Dollars).
*A 6 % commission in addition to the amount will have to be added
Paid amounts (down payment and balance of the rent) are not paid reimbursed in case of cancellation of the renting and it no matter what the reasons are.
However, in certain circumstances, you may have the possibility of changing the periods of your stay, according to availability.
The tenant of the apartment will be responsible for all the problems which could arise in case of non compliance with the Brazilian and\or local laws as well as of the rental agreement which also includes the internal agreement of the rented property. If you are yourself involved in problems with the Brazilian police for use or ownership of drug or for any other illegal reasons in Brazil, we shall not be in a situation to assist you in any way. The owner of the apartment and WhereInRio will have no responsibility whatsoever and no obligation to assist you in such cases.
Motives for eviction: breach of the terms of the rental agreement as: more guests in the apartment that announced in the rental agreement, the excessive disturbance of the neighborhood, the organization of parties, sexual tourism, prostitution, negligence, drugs. The amounts of your rent and your security deposit will not be reimbursed according to the rental agreement.
The City
Curious about the city of Rio de Janeiro? Would you like to know about its history and or get any other further information?
Visit the website of the Empresa de Turismo do município do Rio de Janeiro (RIOTUR) to find out about official dates, historical facts, characteristics and useful information on Rio.
Find out more about the city of Rio de Janeiro (only in portuguese).
The State
The name Rio de Janeiro does not only refer to the city, but also to one of the most beautiful states in the country. Among its famous cities you have Búzios, Angra dos Reis, Paraty and Petrópolis.
Visit the website of the Companhia de Turismo do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (Turisrio) for useful information, sights and suggestions on the different cities and regions of the state.
Find out more about the state of Rio de Janeiro (only in portuguese or english).
Brazil
For information on Brazil and its touristic regions please visit the website of EMBRATUR
Looking for tips on what to do in the " Wonderful City "?
The city of Rio de Janeiro has created an official online guide that gives you all the information about trips, attractions, cultural events, special tours, museums, restaurants, sports, services and much more.
Also it will give you with some nice suggestions on what places to visit around the city of Rio de Janeiro.
Visit the Official Rio Guide (only in portuguese or english).
Rio de Janeiro has many more events to offer than the carnaval!
Besides the official events like New Year's and the Carnaval, Rio has become a popular host for a big variety of cultural, sporting and corporate events. Among the most well known we have the Festival do Rio - Rio de Janeiro International Film Festival, Rio Oil&Gaz, TIM Festival, Fashion Rio, the big Rio Marathon and the Rio Sport Show.
The most well known events (only in portuguese, spanish or english).
The Events Calendar
(only in portuguese or english).
Corporate Events (only in portuguese or english).
During the last couple of years, Brazil has become one of the major destinations for high quality Health Travel, due to its excellent price-performance ratio and extremely qualified professionals. The city of Rio de Janeiro offers high quality in service, openness, beauty, health and tourism all in one spot and therefor it is the most preferred destination of many "medical tourists".
As WhereInRio is always concerned about attending their clients most varied needs, it offers several property options appropriate for your necessities and limitations to guarantee a safer and more quite recovery*.
See our partners below:
*WhereInRio is only responsible for the rental of properties and services directly related to your stay. You take full responsibility for anything concerning your health and medical treatment.
Brazil will host the FIFA World Cup 2014.
Rio de Janeiro being one of the host cities of the World Cup, the final is most likely to be held at its Maracanã Stadium (Rio).
This is your chance to experience the world´s greatest football in the country of football.
Find out more about the World Cup 2014 (only in portuguese or english).
Olympic by nature, and for its magnificent scenario inspiring its people to do sports, Rio de Janeiro is the perfect host city for the Olympic Games.
For this feature, the legacy of the 2007 Panamerican Games and Brazil's growing importance in world affairs, the city of Rio de Janeiro was picked to host the XXXI Summer Olympic Games. Held from August 5 to 21, 2016 the attention of the entire world will be drawn to this one place for a single reason: the passion of sports.
Find out more about the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro
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