About Montevideo
Known as the capital of Uruguay, Montevideo also has the title of being the largest city at the same time. The most important port of Uruguay, which is suffering economically in certain periods, is located in this city. There is a hot and temperate climate in Montevideo. There is a pronounced precipitation in the city. Even in the driest times, the amount of rainfall is quite high. The average temperature of the city of Montevideo is calculated as 16.3 degrees Celsius. Teatro Solis, Catedral Matriz, Palacio Taranco, Museo de Juan Zorrilla de San Ma, Memorial de los Detenidos Desaparecidos, Museo del Gaucho y de la Moneda, Museo Torres Garcia and Juan Manuel Blanes are known as important places of the city. There are various beaches, surf areas and water sports activities in the city. Pocitos Beach is preferred by people from all over the world.
The city is very convenient for long nature walks. Montevideo has a colorful nightlife and it is possible to find all kinds of entertainment places. There are venues known as dining halls, and famous entertainment places where tango dance is dominantly practiced. The Montevideo Carnival, held every February, makes quite a sound. The Leather Factory in Montevideo, Mercado de los Artesanos and Punta Carretas Shopping Mall are among the well-known shopping malls. Situated close to the center, Carrasco International Airport constitutes the city's most important transportation hub.
Transportation to Montevideo City Center from Airport
Carrasco General Cesareo L. Berisso Intl. Airport
Because Carrasco International Airport is only 19 kilometers from the city center, it is quick and easy to get to your hotel by bus, minibus, suburban train, taxi or car. Thanks to the transportation network of the three major bus companies spread throughout the city, traveling between the airport and the city center is incredibly easy. Apart from that, you are also likely to benefit from taxi or car rental companies at affordable prices.
Train
Although there are suburban trains in Montevideo, which is not a very big city with regards to surface area, which provide a fast transportation service, buses and taxis are more frequently preferred. Another practical option to get from the Carrasco International Airport to the city center is the suburban trains, both comfortable and affordable.
Bus
You can easily get to any part of Montevideo thanks to the busses waiting just outside the arrival terminal of Carrasco International Airport.
If you get out of the terminal, you can reach the city center if you take any buses writing Montevideo on it. Because Montevideo is not a very large city, a large part of the city's public transport needs is met by a bus system that processes on a regular basis.
You can use SoloBus (Android) and Bondi (Iphone) applications to get up to date information on Montevideo buses and ticket fees. The last stop on all Montevideo buses is the Tres Cruces bus terminal, the city's main bus terminal. This terminal is a 30 minute walk from the city center. Montevideo buses pass through the city as they go to this terminal. On that route, there is also a square in the center of the city, and this journey lasts about 1-1.5 hours on average.
Almost every line of the Cutcsa buses (701, 02, 05) from the airport goes to the Rio Branco bus terminal. This terminal is located in Ramba Porte in the city center. If you choose to go from the airport to the city by bus COT, you need to pay 165 Uruguay Pesos according to the current data. There are also buses belonging to the airport transfer company. Thanks to these buses, it is possible to go to the city at a more convenient fare. As of October 2015, airport shuttle buses that cost only 51 Uruguay Pesos are operating both regularly and comfortably. All you need to do to make use of the airport transfer service is to book your reservation at www.airporttransfer.com.uy.
Taxi
You can get to the city center in 30-35 minutes by taxis operated by the airport waiting at the exit of the arrival terminal of Carrasco Airport. If you make your pre-book at www.aeropuertodecarrasco.com or www.taxisaeropuerto.com, the websites of Taxis Airport, one of the leading companies, it is possible to get more reasonable prices. To go to the city from Carrasco Airport you will need to pay an average of about 20-30 dollars. These taxis are mostly used as a shared taxi since airport taxis start at 70 dollars.
Car Rental
As you will find car rental companies which are world famous brands at Carrasco International Airport, you are also likely to encounter domestic Montevideo car rental companies. Avis, Budget, Hertz, Europcar and Thrifty are located within the airport terminal building. You have to use Route 101 to get to the city center with your car rented from Carrasco International Airport. It is possible to get to the city after about 20-25 minutes.
In addition, they have a transport service package called ByB Remise system. You can purchase this card from the airport, the markets or at www.bybremises.com. Before you buy this package, you have to give information about your arrival and departure dates. Then a transportation service package is being prepared for you from the airport to the city and vice versa. The updated price of this service is only 34 dollars.
