Car hire in Uruguay

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Compare car hire on price, ease of pick-up, a fair fuel policy and more

Find Uruguay car rental deals you can amend or cancel if your plans change

Uruguay car hire at a glance

Most popular rental companyLocaliza
Most popular carSmall
Pick-up points7, Montevideo is most popular
Cheapest price foundR 694 per day, Colonia del Sacramento
Cheapest monthApril
Best time to book3 weeks before
To give you an idea of how much renting a car in Uruguay could cost, we've pulled prices from Colonia del Sacramento.

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City car hire in Uruguay

Where in Uruguay will you set off from? You could find a great price.

Car rental deals in Uruguay

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Find the cheapest time to hire a car in Uruguay

The cheapest month to rent a car in Uruguay is April, when the average cost per day is R 1 050. If that doesn’t work for you, the second cheapest month is March, when the average cost per day is R 1 144. Keep in mind when you’re looking to book, that the most expensive month to rent a car in Uruguay is March.
To give you an idea of how much renting a car in Uruguay could cost, we've pulled prices from Colonia del Sacramento.

Car hire in Uruguay: FAQs

To rent a car with most companies in Uruguay you need to be at least 21 years old. Some companies may have extra fees to pay if you are under 25 years old, so make sure you check before you book.
Our travellers best rated car hire company in Uruguay is Interrent Car Hire. You can rent a car with them for R 0 on average per day.

If you want to learn more about Interrent Car Hire, you can dig deeper here.
The types of documents you’ll need to rent a car in Uruguay depend on the car rental company you go with. But in general, you will need a valid drivers license, ID and passport. Once you’ve booked car hire in Uruguay, you can easily get in touch with your chosen provider to find out.
It’s easy to hire a car in Uruguay. First, you need to decide where in Uruguay you want to pick up your car from.

Once you’ve decided where you want to go, simply enter your dates and search for the best deal for you. Once you’ve found your deal, you’ll be redirected to the provider to book with no extra fees.
You can rent a car for as long as you like, depending on availability. If you know what dates you’re needing wheels for, start searching with Skyscanner today.
You may need a credit card to rent a car in Uruguay. It all depends on which car hire company you choose.
It depends where in Uruguay you want to visit. The most popular place to go is Montevideo. On average, it costs R 2,460 per day to rent a car there. The cheapest price we could find is R 832 per day.

Getting the cheapest car rental in Uruguay

Here are some tips to help you bag the best prices, and hit the road for less.

Pick the right ride

Make sure you pick the right type of car for your trip. You can easily filter by 'seats', 'transmission' and even choose only to see 'electric' or 'hybrid' vehicles. You can also filter by 'car type', so whether you're looking for a luxury car or a more modest mini, you'll find what you need fast. The most popular car type in Uruguay is Small.

Compare across companies

The most popular companies in Uruguay are Localiza, Dollar and Punta Car. The cheapest company we've found is Alamo. To find a great price, you can easily compare across different trusted car rental companies using Skyscanner.

Get your timing right

It can really pay to play around with your timings and compare dates for your car hire to get a great price. The best time to book a bargain is 3 weeks before. The cheapest prices we've found are R 694 a day and R 592 a week.

Be flexible

Not sure where in Uruguay you're going to visit? There’s lots of places to pick your rental car up from. Being flexible on your pickup location can help you grab a great price, all while seeing more of Uruguay. We've found that the most popular place to pick up a car in Uruguay is Montevideo. The cheapest place to pick up your rental car is Colonia del Sacramento.

Hire a car long term in Uruguay

Looking to hire a car for more than a few weeks? It could be cheaper to rent for a full month. This can cut the admin costs for car hire companies and give you some extra time to explore too. Give it a go today and search for 30 days' worth of car hire.

Save on fuel

You can make your money go further by finding a car hire deal in Uruguay with 'unlimited mileage' or a 'full to full' fuel policy. This can save you cash on topping up the tank.