Bombinhas is a good way to add different beaches and scenery to a Florianópolis holiday. Visitors from Chile, Argentina and elsewhere can travel with a driver or rent a car. Before choosing, distinguish two separate charges: the BR-101 highway toll and Bombinhas' municipal Environmental Preservation Fee, known as TPA.
Why visit Bombinhas?
The peninsula brings together beaches with different settings. Bombas and Bombinhas beach offer a practical base for a day with services nearby. Mariscal suits a longer stay on the sand and a beach walk. Sepultura draws visitors looking for a smaller cove and snorkelling, when sea conditions permit. Check beach characteristics and access in the official Bombinhas beach guide.
Clear water and calm seas are not guaranteed. Wind, rain and swell change conditions, so follow lifeguard advice. With children or only one day available, enjoying one or two stops is more realistic than trying to cover the entire peninsula.
The route from Florianópolis
The usual route follows the BR-101 north and approaches Bombinhas through the Porto Belo area. On the normal route from Florianópolis, you pass the Porto Belo toll plaza before the exit. Allow for an outbound and return passage if using the same route; diversions may change the journey.
Start your navigation from your accommodation. Ingleses, downtown and the airport have different approaches, and the entrance to Bombinhas can be busy during summer and holidays. Leave extra time, check the route that day and avoid scheduling a tight connection to a flight on your return.
Can you pay the toll by credit card, debit card or Pix?
ANTT lists cash, debit cards, credit cards, Pix and electronic tags for Autopista Litoral Sul. This appears in the regulator's official payment guide, published in December 2025. It would therefore be inaccurate to describe the road as cash-only.
There is a practical caveat: a September 2026 report carrying the operator's information mentions cash, contactless debit and tags without detailing credit cards or Pix. That omission does not establish that they are refused. Current availability of each payment method at Porto Belo, and acceptance of foreign-issued cards, were not directly confirmed.
- Cash: carry some Brazilian reais so that you do not depend on a card, app or connection. Use the appropriate staffed lane.
- Debit: recent reporting mentions contactless/NFC payment. Follow lane signs and check your card's international settings.
- Credit and Pix: both appear in ANTT's guidance, but confirm local availability before relying on them alone.
- Electronic tag: use the automatic lane only if your rental company confirms that the car's device is active and explains billing. A rental car does not automatically include a toll tag.
How much is the toll?
ANTT Decision SUROD 1,356/2026 set the category 1 toll, including passenger cars, at R$5.90 per passage from 14 September 2026. As a reference, two passages through the same plaza total R$11.80, before any applicable discounts or different vehicle categories.
This is the tariff reviewed on 7 November 2026, not a guaranteed rate for every future travel date. Check the current charge before leaving. The toll does not cover parking, fuel or the TPA.
Bombinhas' TPA is separate
The Environmental Preservation Fee is a municipal charge, not the highway toll. Its official terms specify an annual period from 15 November to 15 April. Check the official portal for the rate for your vehicle category, current rules and payment channels for your visit.
The official payment page states that its online platform is only available for Brazilian vehicles. This refers to the vehicle's registration, not the visitor's nationality: an Argentine or Chilean visitor may be driving a Brazilian rental car. For foreign-registered vehicles, ask an official payment point or support channel how to proceed rather than assuming the same online payment route will work.
For a rental car, agree with the company how to check and pay the TPA, including whether it uses a tag or bills later. Avoid duplicate payments and keep receipts. Do not assume that the highway's card or Pix options apply to every TPA channel.
Two ways to make the trip
1. Transfer with a driver. This can suit travellers who prefer not to drive, park or handle the highway toll themselves. Request a quote with your accommodation, date, group size, luggage and return details. Ask whether it is private or shared, which beaches it serves, waiting time, and whether tolls, TPA and child seats are included. A one-way transfer is not the same service as having a driver available throughout the day.
The transfer button opens Bumba's WhatsApp to ask about options and referrals. It does not confirm an operator, availability or a booking. You can review the message before sending it.
2. Rental car. Consider this if you want flexibility or several outings during your stay. Compare rental cost, fuel, tolls, the TPA when applicable and parking. Tell Bumba where your licence was issued and confirm documents, collection, return and extras.
A manageable day in Bombinhas
Choose your main beach before leaving and check the weather and sea conditions. Park legally and plan lunch in the same area. Treat a second beach as an option, not a requirement. Allow for tiredness and traffic on the way back: the best itinerary is one you can enjoy safely.