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Carrasco International Airport (MVD) → Ciudad Vieja, Montevideo transfer

From Carrasco Airport to Montevideo's Old Town, Ciudad Vieja, it is 26 km and a private transfer usually takes 51–64 minutes. A car for up to three passengers typically costs around €40–55 and a minivan for up to seven about €60–80; the exact price is shown before booking.

From
Carrasco International Airport (MVD)
To
Ciudad Vieja, Montevideo
Distance
26 km
Typical drive
51–64 min

The driver takes you to your hotel or apartment, or to the port terminal for the ferry to Buenos Aires.

Across the city to the old port

From the airport the car crosses the eastern districts of Montevideo. Depending on traffic, drivers either follow the Rambla, the long seafront avenue along the River Plate, or take the inland avenues towards the centre.

The Rambla is slower but pleasant, passing Carrasco, Pocitos and Punta Carretas. Weekday rush hours are the busiest times. Ciudad Vieja sits at the western tip of the centre, on a small peninsula beside the port.

Old Town streets and how close cars get

The Old Town's grid of 19th-century buildings starts at Plaza Independencia, with the Palacio Salvo and the Puerta de la Ciudadela gateway, and runs to the Mercado del Puerto and the docks. Several streets, including the Sarandí pedestrian street, are closed to cars.

Most hotels can be reached by car. If yours is on a pedestrian section, the driver stops on the nearest open street. Teatro Solís and the main museums are within walking distance.

Travellers on this route

Ferry passengers
Ferries to Buenos Aires use the port terminal at Ciudad Vieja. Ask for the terminal as your drop-off and allow time for check-in and passport control.
City-break visitors
The Old Town is compact and walkable. A car is mainly useful with luggage on arrival and departure.
Business travellers
Offices in the Old Town and centre are close together. Give the exact building address.

From the Old Town back to MVD

For an international flight, leave about four and a quarter hours before departure: roughly an hour on the road, three hours at the airport and a small buffer. On weekday mornings and late afternoons allow another twenty minutes for traffic.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take from Montevideo Airport to Ciudad Vieja?

Usually 51–64 minutes for 26 km. Rush hour traffic can add time.

How much is a private transfer to the Old Town?

Typically around €40–55 for a car and €60–80 for a minivan. The exact price is shown before booking and stays fixed.

Can I go directly from the airport to the Buenos Aires ferry?

Yes. The ferry terminal is in the port at Ciudad Vieja. Leave enough time between landing and sailing for the drive and ferry check-in.

Is my hotel on a pedestrian street?

A few Old Town streets are pedestrian only. In that case, the driver stops at the nearest street open to cars.

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