Capital city, Uruguay
Getting around Montevideo
How to get around Montevideo
Buses run the city on a rechargeable card; Uber and Cabify are cheap and reliable. Walk the rambla and the old town; there is no metro.
Ways to get around Montevideo
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| City bus (STM card) | About UYU 50–60 | Buy and top up the STM card at kiosks; cash fares cost more |
| Uber / Cabify | About UYU 250–450 for 5 km | Safer and often cheaper than street taxis |
| Taxi | About UYU 250–500 | Metered; hail or call by phone |
Ride-hailing apps in Montevideo
A 5 km ride costs about $U250–450 ($6.2–11.2).
- Taxis are metered and generally honest; ask for the meter. Apps are cheaper late at night and for the airport.
Arriving in Montevideo
Carrasco International (MVD)
About 20 km east; Uber or taxi roughly UYU 1,200–2,000, 25–40 min. Buses to Tres Cruces and Ciudad Vieja cost UYU 50–120, 45–60 min.
Driving and onward travel
- Driving: on the right. Foreign licences are valid for 90 days; rental firms often want an IDP. Zero alcohol limit; headlights on by day.
- Onward travel in Uruguay: Comfortable intercity buses from Montevideo's Tres Cruces terminal reach every town, mostly within 2–6 hours. Buquebus and Colonia Express ferries link Colonia and Montevideo with Buenos Aires.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Montevideo?
Yes. Apps that work here: Uber, Cabify.
What's the best way to get around Montevideo?
Buses run the city on a rechargeable card; Uber and Cabify are cheap and reliable. Walk the rambla and the old town; there is no metro.
How do I get from the airport to Montevideo?
About 20 km east; Uber or taxi roughly UYU 1,200–2,000, 25–40 min. Buses to Tres Cruces and Ciudad Vieja cost UYU 50–120, 45–60 min.
Is Montevideo walkable?
Walkable center.
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Sources
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