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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Montevideo to see all of its attractions.
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 16 km from the city centre.
Train
The train station in Montevideo is called Montevideo Estación Central, and is located 1.2 km 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 772 km and will cost you around $252. From Porto Alegre, the ticket costs about $290 for a journey of 1110 km. The most popular bus station is Montevideo Terminal, located 2.2 km from the city centre of Montevideo. Montevideo Tres Cruces is also a commonly used station, and is 2.2 km 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 $111 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $213 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 $17 to $4,129 per night. Punta Carretas is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Montevideo are about 35% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Ciudad Vieja - In Montevideo’s most popular neighbourhood to stay, recommended hotels include Alma Histórica Boutique Hotel, Axsur Design Hotel and Don Boutique Hotel Montevideo.
Buceo - Here you’ll find travellers’ favourites such as Hilton Garden Inn Montevideo, Cottage Puerto Buceo City Hotel and Palladium Business Hotel. The average nightly price for a double room in Buceo is $97.
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 16 km from the city centre.
Expect to pay $3.32 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 $39.84 and $53.12. Economy (Hyundai i20 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Montevideo, while also 53% cheaper than other types, on average.