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Carrasco International Airport (MVD) → Punta del Este transfer

The private transfer from Montevideo's Carrasco Airport to Punta del Este covers 120 km and usually takes 109–137 minutes, around two hours. A car for up to three passengers typically costs about €140–180 and a minivan for up to seven about €190–250; the exact price is shown before booking.

From
Carrasco International Airport (MVD)
To
Punta del Este
Distance
120 km
Typical drive
109–137 min

The driver takes you to the door of your hotel or rental apartment, on the peninsula or along either beach.

Along the Interbalnearia

From the airport the car joins the Interbalnearia almost immediately and heads east. The road passes the Costa de Oro, a chain of small beach towns, and then crosses rolling farmland with views of the Sierra de las Ánimas hills.

Near Punta Ballena, home of the white Casapueblo building on the headland, the road meets the coast again before running into Punta del Este. On a summer Friday afternoon or on New Year's Eve the traffic towards Punta can slow considerably.

Mansa, Brava and the peninsula

Punta del Este stands on a peninsula with two different beaches. Playa Mansa, on the bay side, has calm water suited to families. Playa Brava, facing the Atlantic, has bigger waves and the well-known hand sculpture rising from the sand.

The tip of the peninsula holds the port, Gorlero avenue and older apartment blocks. Many visitors stay in high-rise apartments along the two ramblas or in houses in leafier neighbourhoods inland, and some streets around the port become crowded in the evening.

Tips for this route

Apartment rentals
Give the building name and exact address. Many towers along the rambla look similar.
Families
A minivan gives room for beach equipment and pushchairs. Child seats should be requested at booking.
Late arrivals
Building concierges often work set hours. If you land at night, confirm key collection before you set off.

Returning to Carrasco

For an international flight, leave Punta del Este about five and a half hours before departure in high summer: up to two and a quarter hours on the road, three hours at the airport and a buffer for traffic on the Interbalnearia. Outside the peak season, five hours is usually enough.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take from Montevideo Airport to Punta del Este?

Usually 109–137 minutes for 120 km. Summer weekends and holiday changeover days can add time.

How much does a private transfer to Punta del Este cost?

Typically around €140–180 for a car and €190–250 for a minivan. The exact total is shown before booking and does not change with traffic.

Can I be dropped at a house in Beverly Hills or Rincón del Indio?

Yes. Give the full address or a map pin, as some residential streets are small and unnamed on signs.

Do I need a minivan for four people?

Four adults with large suitcases usually fit better in a minivan. With light luggage a larger car may be enough; choose the option that matches your bags.

Is Punta del Este worth visiting outside summer?

It is much quieter from April to November, with many beach clubs closed. Some visitors prefer that, but the main season is December to March.

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