AmericasCity
Montevideo
Uruguay
Destination data refreshed Apr 2, 2026, 09:24 UTCFX rates refreshed Apr 2, 2026, 00:02 UTCAdvisories refreshed Apr 2, 2026, 11:52 UTC
Destination snapshot
Montevideo is a strong pick if you want a city trip with a solid mix of cost, safety, culture, and logistics.
68
Travel Score
Travel profile
Cost
60
Safety
68
Culture
72
Health
72
Internet
72
Outdoors
72
Access
62
Practical details
Capital
Montevideo
Languages
Spanish
Population
3.5M
Time zone
UTC-03:00
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Trip basics
Best months
Nov · Dec · Mar
Climate
Southern coastal
Warmest month
Jan · 25°C
Quietest month
Jul · crowd 52/100
Budget snapshot
Mid-range daily budget
$231
Local daily spend
UYU 9,386
Budget estimates are modeled from public mid-range daily costs. Flights into the destination, taxes, event spikes, and hotel swings can move the real total.
Travel advisory
Visa check
Estimate only - verify at the official embassy or consulate. Use Sherpa and the official embassy or consulate before you book anything non-refundable.
At a glance
Currency
UYU
Best months list
Mar · Nov · Dec
Destination type
City
Photo source
Local curated image