Banks -- Banco do Brasil, Praça XV de Novembro 321 (tel. 048/3221-1677) is open Monday through Friday 10am to 4pm and has a 24-hour ATM. The HSBC is located on Rua Felipe Schmidt 376, Centro (tel. 048/3221-9000).
Car Rental -- Rental charges with unlimited mileage start at R$90 (US$45/£24) for a Fiat Palio (the smallest two-door Fiat) without air-conditioning. Insurance costs R$30 (US$15/£8) per day, or check if your credit card already covers car insurance. Try Lemans (tel. 048/3222-9999) or Hertz (tel. 048/3236-9955, airport).
Hospitals -- Hospital Governador Celso Ramos, Rua Irmã Benvarda s/n, Centro (tel. 048/3251-7000).
Weather -- Florianópolis has a temperate climate; summers (Nov-Mar) are hot and sunny but fall and winter (May-Sept) can be downright chilly, with temperatures falling below 50°F (10°C).
Florianopolis Travel Experiences
Popular Florianopolis Hotels
- Albergue do Pirata
- Bells Company Hostel
- Intercity Diplomata Florianopolis
- Coral Plaza Hotel
- Costa Norte Ingleses Hotel
- Ibis Florianopolis
- Pousada S�tio dos Tucanos
- Pousada Vila Tamarindo Eco Lodge and Spa
- Praia Mole Park Hotel
- Blue Tree Towers Florianopolis





