Public toilets in Brazil

Across 2 cities in Brazil, 174 toilets are listed, 142 of them free.

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In Brazil, 82 per cent of the listed toilets are free; 32 out of 174 charge. The paid ones tend to sit where crowds pass through: stations, shopping centres, motorway services. A few coins in your pocket will not hurt, but you will usually not need them.

Entries in Brazil cluster heavily: Rio de Janeiro alone accounts for 107 of the 174 toilets, or 61 per cent. The other 1 cities share the rest. Outside the big city it is worth loading the area once in advance — it then works without a connection.

Step-free access and changing tables

Only 14 per cent of entries in Brazil are recorded as step-free. That does not necessarily mean there are none — often the detail is simply missing. A baby changing table is noted on 5 entries (3 per cent); with small children it is worth checking the features before you set off.

Where these numbers come from

Most entries for Brazil come from OpenStreetMap, the open map volunteers have been building since 2004. On top of that sit places users added in the app themselves, with ratings and photos. The two sources are kept apart so a mistake in one never overwrites the other. An entry reported as gone is hidden rather than deleted — so it can come back if the toilet reopens.

Common questions

How many public toilets are there in Brazil?

Toiletten-Finder currently lists 174 toilets in Brazil, across 2 cities. The number grows because users can add places themselves.

Are toilets in Brazil free?

82 per cent of the listed toilets are free — 142 out of 174.

Which city in Brazil has the most?

Rio de Janeiro, with 107 listed toilets.

Does the app work in Brazil without internet?

Yes. An area you have loaded once stays on your phone and is shown again without a connection. Abroad without roaming, that is the most important part of the app.