Montevideo, Uruguay

A long riverside boardwalk, laid-back café culture, and outstanding grilled beef.

Daily budget baseline: $90 USD. A quieter, budget-friendly South American capital

How much does a trip to Montevideo cost?

A practical midrange budget for Montevideo is about $90 USD per traveler per day. For a 7-day trip for two people, ground costs land around $986 USD before long-haul flights—usually cheapest in June, July, and August.

• Daily budget baseline: $90 USD / traveler
• 7 days for 2 people: ~$986 USD ground costs (2nd traveler ≈ 62% of daily rate, shared room)
• Usually cheapest: June, July, and August
• Busiest months: December, January, and February

Sample food prices

• Asado — avg $16.00 USD
• Chivito — avg $10.00 USD
• Milanesa — avg $9.00 USD
• Dulce de leche pastries — avg $3.00 USD

Ground-cost planning assumptions dated July 2026. Use the calculator to personalize origin, dates, and group size. See how group size affects cost.

When is the best time to visit Montevideo?

Plan around March, April, October, and November for a smoother visit. Budget-minded trips lean toward June, July, and August, and December, January, and February is when demand—and often fares—spike.

What are the top things to do in Montevideo?

1. Rambla de Montevideo — Coastal boardwalk stretching the length of the city.
2. Ciudad Vieja — Historic old town of plazas and colonial buildings.
3. Mercado del Puerto — Historic market hall famous for parrilla grills.
4. Palacio Salvo — Landmark early-20th-century tower on Plaza Independencia.
5. Museo del Carnaval — Museum on Uruguay’s long carnival tradition.

What's the food and dining like in Montevideo?

Must-try food in Montevideo usually includes Asado, Chivito, Milanesa. Typical plates below help you budget meals before you go.

• Asado — Slow-grilled beef, central to Uruguayan culture. (avg $16.00)
• Chivito — Loaded steak sandwich with a fried egg and bacon. (avg $10.00)
• Milanesa — Breaded, fried cutlet served many ways. (avg $9.00)
• Dulce de leche pastries — Caramel-filled pastries found in every café. (avg $3.00)

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