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 one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 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 22 °C, and the highest can go up to 28 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is June, when it can get as cold as 6 °C, with an average temperature of 10 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in March, when precipitation is around 90 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Montevideo, with an average rainfall of 60 mm.
How to Get to Montevideo
Plane
When flying to Montevideo, you’ll arrive at Montevideo Carrasco (MVD), which is located 10 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Montevideo from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 19h 50m.
Train
The train station in Montevideo is called Montevideo Estación Central, and is located 0.7 miles from the city centre.
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 €140. From Porto Alegre, the ticket costs about €162 for a journey of 690 miles. The most popular bus station is Montevideo Terminal, located 1.4 miles from the city centre of Montevideo. Montevideo Tres Cruces is also a commonly used station, and is 1.4 miles from the city centre.
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 €62 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €118 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Cane B&B and Circus Hostel&Hotel Montevideo. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Montevideo, with prices from €9 to €830 per night. Punta Carretas is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Montevideo are about 34% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Centro - In Montevideo’s most popular neighbourhood to stay, recommended hotels include Urbano Hotel, Smart Hotel Montevideo and Holiday Inn Montevideo.
Punta Carretas - Regency Golf - Hotel Urbano, Cala di Volpe Boutique Hotel and Palm Beach Plaza Hotel have some of the best reviews among hotels in this area. A 3-star room in Punta Carretas will cost you about €50 per night.
Where to stay in popular areas of Montevideo
Most booked hotels in Montevideo
Hiring a car in Montevideo
Dollar, Sixt and Avis are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Montevideo is the Thrifty branch at 3858 Route 101, Km 19, which is 10 miles from the city centre.
Expect to pay €1.86 per litre in Montevideo (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €22.21 and €29.62. Economy (Class Economy Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Montevideo, while also 52% cheaper than other types, on average.