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Montevideo, Uruguay car rentals in 2024

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Montevideo, Uruguay. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on March 19, 2024.

Most popular company

THRIFTY

Price of gas per gallon

$7.42

Average price per day

$50

Cheapest price per day

$22

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Montevideo?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Montevideo, Uruguay and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on March 19, 2024.

January

$55

February

$44

March

$38

April

$35

May

$33

June

$32

July

$32

August

$27

September

$30

October

$34

November

$34

December

$68

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Montevideo is August. The most expensive time to rent a car is December. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Compare available car types for rental in Montevideo, Uruguay

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental in Montevideo, Uruguay to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on March 19, 2024.

Small cars

$25 - $89

All Car Types

$47 - $152

To rent a small car in Montevideo, Uruguay, you would pay an average price of $46/day. September is the cheapest month to rent a small car in Montevideo, Uruguay (~$25/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~$89/day). In fact, September is about 46% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car rental for Montevideo. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Montevideo, renting a small car saves you 41% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Montevideo small car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a medium car in Montevideo, Uruguay, you would pay an average price of $73/day. August is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in Montevideo, Uruguay (~$41/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is January (~$128/day). In fact, August is about 45% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car rental for Montevideo. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Montevideo, renting a medium car saves you 4% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Montevideo medium car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a large car in Montevideo, Uruguay, you would pay an average price of $118/day. September is the cheapest month to rent a large car in Montevideo, Uruguay (~$82/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~$209/day). In fact, September is about 31% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car rental for Montevideo. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Montevideo, renting a large car is 35% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Montevideo large car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a SUV in Montevideo, Uruguay, you would pay an average price of $105/day. June is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in Montevideo, Uruguay (~$55/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~$218/day). In fact, June is about 48% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV rental for Montevideo. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Montevideo, renting a SUV is 27% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Montevideo SUV rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a van in Montevideo, Uruguay, you would pay an average price of $105/day. August is the cheapest month to rent a van in Montevideo, Uruguay (~$60/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~$187/day). In fact, August is about 44% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van rental for Montevideo. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Montevideo, renting a van is 28% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To rent a pickup truck in Montevideo, Uruguay, you would pay an average price of $110/day. August is the cheapest month to rent a pickup truck in Montevideo, Uruguay (~$57/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~$250/day). In fact, August is about 49% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a pickup truck rental for Montevideo. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Montevideo, renting a pickup truck is 31% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To rent a luxury car in Montevideo, Uruguay, you would pay an average price of $126/day. September is the cheapest month to rent a luxury car in Montevideo, Uruguay (~$72/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~$200/day). In fact, September is about 44% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car rental for Montevideo. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Montevideo, renting a luxury car is 40% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To rent a convertible in Montevideo, Uruguay, you would pay an average price of $324/day. June is the cheapest month to rent a convertible in Montevideo, Uruguay (~$311/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~$881/day). In fact, June is about 5% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a convertible rental for Montevideo. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Montevideo, renting a convertible is 77% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

Hyundai Accent$23/day
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Ford Fiesta$25/day
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Tips for renting a car in Montevideo

Browse helpful tips for renting a car in Montevideo, Uruguay including age restrictions, car type suggestions and more. Tips were last updated on March 19, 2024.
  • Montevideo is a fascinating city and Uruguay's most populated. To get the most out of this region, explore it in a Montevideo rental car. You can save time compared to taking public transportation, thus leaving you more time to enjoy the sites. You can drive to the Punta Carretas Lighthouse, the National Museum Of Visual Arts, the Salvo Palace, and the Football Museum. In a Montevideo car rental, you can also drive along the coast, inland toward Buenos Aires or northeast towards La Paloma, Punta del Diablo, and Santa Vitoria do Palmar.
  • Situated about 12 miles to the northeast of downtown Montevideo, the Carrasco International Airport (MVD) makes a convenient place for securing Montevideo car rentals. Passengers can find rental counters for Avis, Hertz, Europcar, and Budget in the arrivals hall of this small but modern single-terminal airport. Be sure to make a reservation before you arrive so that you are not stranded in this beautiful city without transportation. Avis remains open at night only if they have a reservation customer whose flight will be landing after hours.  Budget, Hertz, and Europcar stay open until 11 pm. However, Budget and Europcar close at 10 pm on the weekend.
  • Most cars in Montevideo have manual transmission. Therefore, if you want to rent an automatic, you must mention it at the time you make your reservation in order to make sure that the agency has an automatic available for you. While you are driving your rental car in Montevideo and throughout Uruguay, you must have your headlights on at all times. Gas tends to be expensive in Uruguay, especially around Montevideo and large cities.

Top rental agencies in Montevideo, Uruguay

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Montevideo, Uruguay known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Montevideo, Uruguay. Reviews were last updated on March 19, 2024.
Choose from the top rental car agencies available in Montevideo, including keddy by Europcar, National and Dollar. Be sure to do your research on pricing, reviews, pickup locations, and other important criteria before choosing.

keddy by Europcar

5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

National

5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Dollar

8.7
Very good
11 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.7

Overall

8.7

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

8.6

Puntacar

2 locations

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

2 locations

Sixt

7.6
Good
3 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

7.4

Hertz

7.2
Good
3 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

6.0

Overall

7.2

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

6.0

Avis

6.8
Okay
8 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

7.5

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

7.0

Best Montevideo, Uruguay car rental deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in Montevideo, Uruguay. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in Montevideo, Uruguay with an average daily rate of $44. Data was last updated on March 19, 2024.
Check out some of the very best car rental deals we've found in Montevideo. Double check the details of your car rental reservation before booking to ensure no unwanted surprises.
Hyundai Accent$23/day
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Hyundai Accent
Toyota Corolla$24/day
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Ford Fiesta$25/day
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Ford Fiesta

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Montevideo, Uruguay, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on March 19, 2024.
  • What is required for an American to rent a car in Uruguay?

    In order to rent a car in Uruguay, you must be at least age 23 and have had your driver's license for at least 2 years. You also need to have a valid driver's license from the US and a US passport. An International Driving Permit is highly recommended. Even if your car rental agency does not require an IDP, you may be asked to present an IDP if you are stopped by officials when you are driving your Montevideo rental car. You also need an international credit card to not only pay for the rental, but also to leave a deposit to cover the car in case of loss or damage.

  • Can I get add-ons when I rent a car in Montevideo?

    Yes. For instance, Hertz at Carrasco International Airport (MVD) advertises that it has children's seats. In Uruguay, a.ny child 11 years old or younger must be secured in a size-appropriate safety seat: either an infant, child, or booster seat. When you are making your reservation, make sure you mention what size seat you need if you require one.  In fact, make sure you mention any add-on you want when you are making your car rental reservation in order to make sure that your specific car rental agency has the add-on and will have it at the time when you arrive to pick up your car

  • What are the roads like in Montevideo?

    When you are driving your Montevideo rental car on the city streets of Montevideo, you will often come across a 4-way intersection with no stop signs or traffic lights. In this situation, exercise caution and yield to the driver to the right. As you drive out towards the country, the roads will get rougher with potholes and some roads will become dirt roads. Also, cows frequently walk into the road, so drive with caution. As you approach the beach, roads might also turn into dirt or sand. These roads are still driveable. You'll undoubtedly be driving on toll roads in and around Montevideo, and many of them only take cash. Therefore, make sure to be driving around with pesos. A toll is usually $U96 (about $3). Also, navigate carefully through Montevideo—there are one way streets everywhere you look.

  • What is the cheapest rental car found in Montevideo?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $50/day when booking a rental car in Montevideo. The best deal a user found was for $29/day from Dollar, booked on Mar. 10.

  • What car rental company is typically the cheapest in Montevideo?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a rental car in Montevideo from the following companies over the past two weeks: Dollar ($23/day), Thrifty ($25/day), and Puntacar ($27/day).

  • Which car rental company is considered to be the best in Montevideo?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Budget (10.0 rating), Fox (10.0 rating) and Dollar (8.7 rating) seem to be the best rental car companies in Montevideo.

  • What are gas prices like in Montevideo?

    The average gas price in Montevideo is $7.42/gallon over the past month, costing you anywhere between $88 and $127 to fill up a car’s gas tank.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Montevideo for a week from Thrifty?

    Renting a car in Montevideo for a week can be a great option for travel. Thrifty, the most popular car rental company for this area, offers rental cars for around $349/week on average.

  • How far in advance should I rent a car in Montevideo for the best price?

    Our data suggests that booking early can save you up to 52% on a rental car in Montevideo. Take advantage of a below-average prices by booking at least 7 days prior to your desired date.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Montevideo?

    Yes, you can rent a car for a month in Montevideo. Check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Montevideo for a month?

    You can potentially save up to 58% on a month-long rental by booking with Dollar. Dollar is the cheapest rental company available within the next few months. Renting a car in Montevideo can cost you on average $1,495 a month or $50 a day. For extended stays in a location, this option will usually save you the most.

  • How much is a car rental in Montevideo for a weekend?

    It costs $42 for a weekend car rental in Montevideo, on average. The cheapest type of car rental you can book on any given weekend is the Compact as prices are generally lower for these rental types due to demand and availability. If you’re planning to book a rental car in Montevideo in April, prices are $58 per day on average.

  • What car do most people rent in Montevideo?

    Class Economy Car, which is a Economy vehicle, is the most popular to rent at Montevideo according to Cheapflights users.

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Small car rentals in Montevideo, Uruguay

Find small car rental deals in Montevideo, Uruguay from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car rentals in Montevideo, Uruguay cost an average of $27 per day. Price data was last updated on March 19, 2024.
Hyundai i10$22/day
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Hyundai i10
Hyundai i10$22/day
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Hyundai i10
Hyundai i10$22/day
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Hyundai i10

Car rentals by fuel type in Montevideo, Uruguay

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Montevideo, Uruguay. Currently, Gas/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Montevideo, Uruguay. Deals were last updated on March 19, 2024.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Montevideo, Uruguay. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Gas/Diesel being the cheapest ($28+).

Electric

Electric

Gas/Diesel

Gas/Diesel

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