Getting around Mendoza

Updated October 2026Sources

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How to get around Mendoza

The center is flat and walkable; a tram and buses cover the rest. Uber and DiDi work, and winery areas need a tour, taxi, bike or rental car.

Ways to get around Mendoza

Very walkable

Option	Fare	Good to know
Bus and Metrotranvía	About 700–1,100 ARS with Red Bus card	Buy a Red Bus card at kiosks; trams link Mendoza to Godoy Cruz
Uber / DiDi	About 4,000–8,000 ARS in town	Usually cheaper than taxis; reliable most of the day
Rental bike	About 12,000–25,000 ARS a day	Popular in Maipú's wineries; flat ride, watch traffic
Winery tour or private driver	From about 60,000 ARS per person	Safest way to taste several wineries in Luján or Uco Valley

Ride-hailing apps in Mendoza

A 5 km ride costs about $4,000–8,000 ($2.6–5.3).

App	Notes
Uber	Reliable and cheaper than taxis
DiDi	Often cheaper; fewer drivers late

Taxis are metered; call a radio taxi or use the apps at night. Winery trips usually need a booked driver or tour.

Arriving in Mendoza

Francisco Gabrielli (El Plumerillo) (MDZ)

Taxi or Uber 8,000–15,000 ARS to the center, 20 min; bus 60 or Metrotranvía connection is cheap but slow.

Driving and onward travel

Driving: on the right. Visitors can drive with a home licence plus an IDP; licences from Mercosur countries are valid alone.
Onward travel in Argentina: Long-distance buses with reclining semi-cama and cama seats cover the country; flights save days to Patagonia, Iguazú and the north. Long-distance trains are few and slow.

Quick answers

Is there Uber in Mendoza?

Yes. Apps that work here: Uber, DiDi.

What's the best way to get around Mendoza?

The center is flat and walkable; a tram and buses cover the rest. Uber and DiDi work, and winery areas need a tour, taxi, bike or rental car.

How do I get from the airport to Mendoza?

Taxi or Uber 8,000–15,000 ARS to the center, 20 min; bus 60 or Metrotranvía connection is cheap but slow.

Is Mendoza walkable?

Very walkable.

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Sources

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