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Carrasco International Airport to Montevideo — Transport Guide 2026

Montevideo Carrasco (MVD) is 18 km east of central Ciudad Vieja + Pocitos. Uber operates. COT + COPSA shuttle buses are cheap value. Punta del Este onward transfer is 130 km / 2h drive.

MVD18 km to cityUYULatin America
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Last updated: 2026-08

By AirConnect Editorial
Cheapest
COT shuttle (~$8-13)
Fastest
Uber (~20 min)

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Uber

ride share · Best for: Best value + fixed price
Cost
UYU 600-1,200 ($15-30)
Time
20-40 min
Frequency
On-demand
Uber dominant. Designated ride-share pickup zone at arrivals.

COT / COPSA airport shuttle

shuttle · Best for: Best value shuttle
Cost
UYU 300-500 ($8-13)
Time
30-45 min
Frequency
Every 30-60 min
Both COT + COPSA operate. Drop at Tres Cruces bus terminal + city hotels.

Airport taxi

taxi · Best for: Direct + luggage
Cost
UYU 1,500-2,500 ($40-65)
Time
20-40 min
Frequency
On-demand
Fixed zone rates. 2-3× Uber price.

Punta del Este onward shuttle

bus · Best for: Punta del Este travellers
Cost
UYU 500-800 ($13-21)
Time
2-2.5 hours
Frequency
Every 60-90 min
COT direct to Punta del Este. Book online or at terminal.

Pre-book a fixed-price transfer

No queues, no scam risk. Driver meets you inside arrivals with your name. Price locked before you fly.

Getting out of Montevideo (MVD)

Skip the taxi rank and lock in your fare before you land.

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Driver waits at arrivals with your name, tracks your flight, and the price you see is the price you pay. English-speaking, fixed price. No surge, no haggling at 2am.

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Frequently asked

How far is Carrasco International Airport from Montevideo?
Carrasco International Airport (MVD) is 18 km from Montevideo city centre.
What is the cheapest way from MVD to Montevideo?
COT shuttle (~$8-13)
What is the fastest way from MVD to Montevideo?
Uber (~20 min)