Montevideo travel guide
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You're Going to Love Montevideo
With 1,27 million inhabitants, Montevideo is the most populous city in Uruguay. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Montevideo has to offer.
When to visit Montevideo
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Montevideo in January, when the average temperature is 71.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 82.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is June, when it can get as cold as 42.8 °F, with an average temperature of 50 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in March, when precipitation is around 3.5″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Montevideo, with an average rainfall of 2.4″.
How to Get to Montevideo
Plane
When flying to Montevideo, you’ll arrive at Montevideo Carrasco (MVD), which is located 16 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Montevideo from the United States departs from Miami and takes around 9h.
Train
The train station in Montevideo is called Montevideo Estación Central, and is located 0.7 miles from the city center.
Car
Another option to get to Montevideo is to pick up a car rental from Colonia del Sacramento, which is about 158 km from Montevideo. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Sixt, among others, in Colonia del Sacramento.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Montevideo, including Bus, Buses Pullman Tur and Condor Estrella. From Buenos Aires, the bus ride to Montevideo takes 480 miles and will cost you around $116. From Pelotas, the ticket costs about $140 for a journey of 510 miles. The most popular bus station is Montevideo Terminal, located 1.4 miles from downtown Montevideo. Montevideo Tres Cruces is also a commonly used station, and is 1.4 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving Montevideo
Where to stay in Montevideo
From 5-star hotels such as the Sofitel Montevideo Casino Carrasco and Spa to great affordable options like the Hotel London Palace, Montevideo offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $63 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $116 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hotel Casablanca and Hotel Hispano. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Montevideo, with prices from $10 to $893 per night. Punta Carretas is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Montevideo are about 31% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Punta Carretas - In Montevideo’s most popular neighborhood to stay, recommended hotels include Regency Golf - Hotel Urbano, Cala di Volpe Boutique Hotel and Aloft Montevideo.
Where to stay in popular areas of Montevideo
Most booked hotels in Montevideo
Renting a car in Montevideo
Renting a car in Montevideo costs $35 per day, on average, or $140 if you want to rent if for 4 days. Dollar, Sixt and Avis are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Montevideo is the Thrifty branch at 3858 Route 101, Km 19, which is 16 km from the city center.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 2% cheaper than airport locations in Montevideo.
Expect to pay $7.65 per gallon in Montevideo (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $91.76 and $122.34. The most frequently booked car type in Montevideo is Economy (Class Economy Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Fiat Siena or similar) are, on average, 72% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.