Get around with local ride-hailing apps, curated for travelers visiting Uruguay.
Uber is the simplest first ride app for most international visitors because an existing account and saved payment method usually carry over.
The lowest-friction first ride app, currently documented by Uber for Montevideo and Punta del Este.
A useful second quote in Montevideo and Maldonado, the two current Uruguay markets listed by Cabify.
Its current official Uruguay directory lists only Montevideo and Punta del Este. Cabify currently lists Montevideo and Maldonado. Do not present either service as nationwide, and expect much thinner supply away from central urban and resort areas. Compare the live total and waiting time instead of repeating a fixed cheapest-app claim.
Demand can produce very high fares and long waits in Punta del Este during summer holidays and late-night events. Match the driver's name, photo, plate and vehicle before boarding, sit in the rear, share the trip and keep the booking inside the app. Do not accept an unexplained fare change or a request to cancel and pay privately. At Carrasco airport, the official airport website lists a staffed official taxi desk in Arrivals, buses and shuttles.
Use one of those documented services when app pickup instructions are unclear, when traveling with accessibility needs or when arriving without working data. For a very early departure, child seat, large group or remote pickup, arrange transport in writing through the accommodation or a registered tourism provider.
How it works here Uber's current official Uruguay directory lists Montevideo and Punta del Este. Availability and surge pricing vary sharply by exact location, season and hour.
Uber is the top-rated ride hailing app in Uruguay. The lowest-friction first ride app, currently documented by Uber for Montevideo and Punta del Este.
Bento recommends 2 ride hailing apps in Uruguay, checked in 2026.
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