Montevideo doesn’t seem to get too much tourism all on its own, but it is a very popular (and quick) side trip from nearby Buenos Aires. The city may not be too special, but it’s the gateway to many wonderful ranch-stays in the region, and it’s worth a couple days at the very least.
| Population | 1,400,000 |
| Area | 2,000,000 |
| Timezone | UTC-3 |
| Currency | Uruguayan peso |
| Airports | Carrasco International Airport (MVD) |
Hotels in Montevideo usually offer good value, with more expensive places usually having the premium locations. There are also plenty of hostels in the city that offer great value to the backpacking set.
Montevideo hotels have their high season from early December through March, and are particularly busy during January and February when all the locals are on vacation. Better deals are available during the rest of the year, especially at the fancier places and between June and August.
| Rating | Price(USD) |
|---|---|
 | 15.71 - 25.71 |
| 22.63 - 38.03 |
| 43.88 - 69.87 |
| 28.33 - 76.76 |
| 80.18 - 112.27 |
| Type | Price(USD) |
|---|---|
| Hostel Bed | 6.40 - 10.73 |
| Location | Description | Type | Price(USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sightseeing bus tour | This hop-on, hop-off bus is a great introduction to the main sights. | 24-hour ticket 48-hour ticket | 10.94 16.83 |
| Torres Garcia Museum | Houses the works of a prominent Uruguayan artist. | adults residents | 3.97 2.34 |
| National History Museum | Covering 5 different buildings, this museum showcases the country's rich history. | all ages | 0.00 |
Food and drinks are quite a bargain to most people, with amazing pieces of beef and good quality wine being as cheap or even cheaper than in Buenos Aires.
| Food Type | Description | Price(USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Budget breakfast | If your hotel doesn't include breakfast you can find cheap options at nearby corner restaurants. | 3.74 - 5.61 |
| Budget lunch | The filling local sandwiches make for a good cheap lunch, and even excellent beef meals can be this cheap at the main market. | 4.91 - 7.01 |
| Budget dinner | Sitting down at a proper restaurant will make for a wide variety of prices, but avoid touristy places and you'll get great value, especially on the local beef. | 7.25 - 11.69 |
| Beer (.5l bottle) | At restaurants and corner bars you can get local lager at great deals. Imports will cost more, of course. | 2.57 - 3.51 |
| Type | Price(USD) |
|---|---|
| Taxi from airport to city center | 37.40 |
| Public bus from airport to city center | 1.31 |
| 3km taxi ride in Montevideo | 1.75 - 2.34 |
| Public bus ride in Montevideo | 0.77 |
| Month | High F | Low F | Precip (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 83 | 62 | 2.9 |
| February | 82 | 61 | 2.6 |
| March | 78 | 59 | 3.9 |
| April | 71 | 53 | 3.9 |
| May | 64 | 48 | 3.3 |
| June | 59 | 43 | 3.2 |
| July | 58 | 43 | 2.9 |
| August | 59 | 43 | 3.1 |
| September | 63 | 46 | 3.0 |
| October | 68 | 49 | 2.6 |
| November | 74 | 54 | 2.9 |
| December | 79 | 59 | 3.1 |
Montevideo, just like nearby Buenos Aires, has a fairly mild and pleasant climate all year round. Summers, from December through March, are usually warm and fairly humid, but without abundant rainfall. The rest of the year is cooler and less humid, but it almost never freezes or problematically cold.
| 21 Mar | 6:49am | 6:55pm |
| 21 Jun | 7:52am | 5:41pm |
| 21 Sep | 6:36am | 6:40pm |
| 21 Dec | 6:28am | 8:58pm |