Car Hire Uruguay

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 Uruguay Car Rental Mini Guide

Uruguay is a land of sweeping plains and rolling hills, interlaced with many rivers. The beauty of the country is waiting to be explored and one of the best ways to see it is by hiring a rental car. The country is quite safe to explore and the roads are generally good between major towns and cities so there is no excuse not to hire a car in Uruguay.

Is it safe to drive in Uruguay?

Uruguay is viewed as one of, it not the safest country in South America, so there's little to be concerned about. It has an excellent highway network and most roads between major cities are paved, wide open roads in typically excellent condition. Many of these roads are dual carriageway or wider and sparsely used making hiring a car in Uruguay and safe and easy way to get around. The biggest danger is picking up a speeding ticket as the quiet, wide roads make tipping over the limit an easy mistake to make.

Most popular car hire locations in Uruguay

Uruguay Factfile

  • Despite being nowhere near Asia, Uruguay’s official name is the Oriental Republic of Uruguay
  • Only Suriname is smaller than Uruguay in South America 
  • Uruguay began with discovery by the Portuguese but eventually became Spanish
  • Nearly 90% of the population has European roots
  • It’s classed as the best South American country to live in

Cheapest car hire in Uruguay

Chevrolet Spark

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 27.18 EUR/day
Chevrolet Spark

7 Days rental at 190.29 EUR from 24/07/2023

  1 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Chevrolet Spark

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 27.18 EUR/day
Chevrolet Spark

7 Days rental at 190.29 EUR from 24/07/2023

  1 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Chevrolet Spark

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 27.18 EUR/day
Chevrolet Spark

7 Days rental at 190.29 EUR from 24/07/2023

  1 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Chevrolet Spark

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 27.18 EUR/day
Chevrolet Spark

7 Days rental at 190.29 EUR from 24/07/2023

  1 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Chevrolet Sonic

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 39.64 EUR/day
Chevrolet Sonic

7 Days rental at 277.48 EUR from 24/07/2023

  1 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Hyundai i10

4 Adults, 5 Doors

From 40.79 EUR/day
Hyundai i10

7 Days rental at 285.58 EUR from 24/07/2023

  1 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Chevrolet Sonic

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 44.83 EUR/day
Chevrolet Sonic

7 Days rental at 313.84 EUR from 24/07/2023

  1 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Hyundai i10

4 Adults, 5 Doors

From 45.99 EUR/day
Hyundai i10

7 Days rental at 321.94 EUR from 24/07/2023

  1 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Chevrolet Spark

4 Adults, 5 Doors

From 47.91 EUR/day
Chevrolet Spark

7 Days rental at 335.37 EUR from 24/07/2023

  1 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Hyundai Accent

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 40.77 EUR/day
Hyundai Accent

7 Days rental at 285.44 EUR from 24/07/2023

  3 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Hyundai Accent

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 40.77 EUR/day
Hyundai Accent

7 Days rental at 285.44 EUR from 24/07/2023

  3 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Hyundai Accent

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 40.77 EUR/day
Hyundai Accent

7 Days rental at 285.44 EUR from 24/07/2023

  3 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Fiat Siena

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 41.95 EUR/day
Fiat Siena

7 Days rental at 293.69 EUR from 24/07/2023

  3 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Fiat Siena

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 47.15 EUR/day
Fiat Siena

7 Days rental at 330.05 EUR from 24/07/2023

  3 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Nissan Frontier

4 Adults, 4 Doors

From 48.90 EUR/day
Nissan Frontier

7 Days rental at 342.34 EUR from 24/07/2023

  0 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Nissan Frontier

4 Adults, 4 Doors

From 48.90 EUR/day
Nissan Frontier

7 Days rental at 342.34 EUR from 24/07/2023

  0 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Nissan Frontier

4 Adults, 4 Doors

From 48.90 EUR/day
Nissan Frontier

7 Days rental at 342.34 EUR from 24/07/2023

  0 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Volkswagen Golf

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 51.90 EUR/day
Volkswagen Golf

7 Days rental at 363.32 EUR from 24/07/2023

  3 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Chevrolet Agile

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 32.64 EUR/day
Chevrolet Agile

7 Days rental at 228.54 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Chevrolet Agile

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 32.64 EUR/day
Chevrolet Agile

7 Days rental at 228.54 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Chevrolet Agile

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 32.64 EUR/day
Chevrolet Agile

7 Days rental at 228.54 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Renault Kwid

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 33.63 EUR/day
Renault Kwid

7 Days rental at 235.42 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Chevrolet Aveo

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 36.64 EUR/day
Chevrolet Aveo

7 Days rental at 256.52 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Volkswagen Gol

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 47.74 EUR/day
Volkswagen Gol

7 Days rental at 334.23 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Chevrolet Celta

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 51.22 EUR/day
Chevrolet Celta

7 Days rental at 358.56 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Renault Kwid

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 51.37 EUR/day
Renault Kwid

7 Days rental at 359.59 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Renault Kwid

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 51.37 EUR/day
Renault Kwid

7 Days rental at 359.59 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Chevrolet Spin

7 Adults, 5 Doors

From 115.22 EUR/day
Chevrolet Spin

7 Days rental at 806.57 EUR from 18/04/2022

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Chevrolet Spin

7 Adults, 5 Doors

From 115.22 EUR/day
Chevrolet Spin

7 Days rental at 806.57 EUR from 18/04/2022

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Chevrolet Spin

7 Adults, 5 Doors

From 115.22 EUR/day
Chevrolet Spin

7 Days rental at 806.57 EUR from 18/04/2022

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Chevrolet Spin

7 Adults, 5 Doors

From 115.22 EUR/day
Chevrolet Spin

7 Days rental at 806.57 EUR from 18/04/2022

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Toyota Avensis

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 50.23 EUR/day
Toyota Avensis

7 Days rental at 351.67 EUR from 24/07/2023

  5 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Avensis

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 50.23 EUR/day
Toyota Avensis

7 Days rental at 351.67 EUR from 24/07/2023

  5 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Avensis

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 50.23 EUR/day
Toyota Avensis

7 Days rental at 351.67 EUR from 24/07/2023

  5 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Chevrolet Cruze

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 65.95 EUR/day
Chevrolet Cruze

7 Days rental at 461.71 EUR from 24/07/2023

  5 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Chevrolet Cruze

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 65.95 EUR/day
Chevrolet Cruze

7 Days rental at 461.71 EUR from 24/07/2023

  5 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Volkswagen Vento

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 65.95 EUR/day
Volkswagen Vento

7 Days rental at 461.71 EUR from 24/07/2023

  5 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Chevrolet Cruze

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 65.95 EUR/day
Chevrolet Cruze

7 Days rental at 461.71 EUR from 24/07/2023

  5 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Chevrolet Cruze

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 65.95 EUR/day
Chevrolet Cruze

7 Days rental at 461.71 EUR from 24/07/2023

  5 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Volkswagen Vento

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 65.95 EUR/day
Volkswagen Vento

7 Days rental at 461.71 EUR from 24/07/2023

  5 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Top tips when hiring a car in Uruguay

  • Drive on the RIGHT-hand side of the road in Uruguay, just like the rest of South America
  • There are toll roads in Uruguay, you can pay by card but we advise carrying a small amount of cash
  • The minimum age to hire a car in Uruguay is 23 but expect to pay a young driver surcharge if under 25
  • The drink drive limit in Uruguay is just 30mg (0.03% BAC), significantly lower the the UK and Europe
 

Popular car hire destinations in Uruguay

Laws and rules of the road when driving in Uruguay

  •  

    R

    Road Driving Side

  •  

    45kph

    Urban speed Limit

  •  

    90kph

    Rural Speed Limit

  •  

    90-110kph

    Motorway Speed Limit

  •  

    UYU  59.29/Ltr

    Current Petrol Price

  •  

    0mg

    Drink Drive Limit

  •  

    UYU

    Currency

  •  

    YES

    Tolls

  •  

    23

    Min Rental Age

    18

    Min Driving Age

  •  

    Front and Rear

    Seatbelts

  •  

    Fixed and Mobile

    Speed Cameras

  •  

    Hands Free Only

    Mobile Phones

Car rental agent statistics in Uruguay

  • 8.1/10
    Highest rated agent:
    EUROPCAR
  • 8.1/10
    Lowest rated agent:
    EUROPCAR
  • 48
    Total number of reviews in
    Uruguay
  • 6
    Most Locations in Uruguay:
    ALAMO
  • 16
    Average wait time
    (Min.)
  • 9
    Total rental companies
     

Average prices per day for car hire in Uruguay

ItemPercent
January€ 133
February€ 114
March€ 98
April€ 84
May€ 73
June€ 62
July€ 63
August€ 65
September€ 60
October€ 65
November€ 69
December€ 131
ItemPercent
January€ 110
February€ 103
March€ 93
April€ 76
May€ 67
June€ 47
July€ 47
August€ 46
September€ 47
October€ 50
November€ 54
December€ 99
ItemPercent
January€ 125
February€ 136
March€ 115
April€ 90
May€ 74
June€ 74
July€ 71
August€ 70
September€ 76
October€ 88
November€ 88
December€ 179
ItemPercent
January€ 219
February€ 190
March€ 164
April€ 158
May€ 150
June€ 112
July€ 119
August€ 100
September€ 115
October€ 122
November€ 124
December€ 225
ItemPercent
January€ 96
February€ 61
March€ 47
April€ 61
May€ 65
June€ 36
July€ 37
August€ 30
September€ 32
October€ 34
November€ 38
December€ 84
ItemPercent
January€ 250
February€ 238
March€ 143
April€ 133
May€ 129
June€ 119
July€ 118
August€ 112
September€ 114
October€ 141
November€ 154
December€ 220
ItemPercent
January€ 174
February€ 146
March€ 147
April€ 83
May€ 83
June€ 117
July€ 136
August€ 138
September€ 82
October€ 78
November€ 78
December€ 176
ItemPercent
*average daily rates based on 7 day rental, search for today's best prices.

Fuel prices in Uruguay

DieselUnleaded
Jun , 2022

€ 1.45

€ 1.86

Jul , 2022

€ 1.58

€ 1.97

Aug , 2022

€ 1.56

€ 1.94

Sep , 2022

€ 1.61

€ 2.00

Oct , 2022

€ 1.58

€ 1.89

Nov , 2022

€ 1.62

€ 1.86

Dec , 2022

€ 1.58

€ 1.82

Jan , 2023

€ 1.38

€ 1.68

Feb , 2023

€ 1.40

€ 1.71

Mar , 2023

€ 1.38

€ 1.74

Apr , 2023

€ 1.35

€ 1.70

May , 2023

€ 1.35

€ 1.70

Month, YearDiesel €/ltrUnleaded €/ltr
May , 2023 1.35 1.70
Apr , 2023 1.35 1.70
Mar , 2023 1.38 1.74
Feb , 2023 1.40 1.71
Jan , 2023 1.38 1.68
Dec , 2022 1.58 1.82
Nov , 2022 1.62 1.86
Oct , 2022 1.58 1.89
Sep , 2022 1.61 2.00
Aug , 2022 1.56 1.94
Jul , 2022 1.58 1.97
Jun , 2022 1.45 1.86

Car rental price statistics in Uruguay

  • € 190.26
    Average price:
    (per week)
  • € 319.68
    Highest daily price:
    Hyundai Tucson
  • 224
    Total cars available
     
  • 26
    Most popular model:
    Volkswagen Gol
  • 54
    Location with most cars:
    Punta Del Este - Carlos A. Curbelo Intl. Airport
  • € 27.2 per day
    Cheapest daily price:
    EUROPCAR - Tacuarembo - City centre
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