Taxis in Montevideo: fare and phones
The Ministry of Economy sets the maximum taxi fare in each department. A taxi may charge less, never more.
Official fare
| Item | Maximum price |
|---|---|
| Flag fall (includes the first 100 m) | $70.95 |
| Meter step, every further 100 m | $4.13 |
| One hour of waiting | $632.97 |
| At night (22:00 to 06:00), Sundays and holidays: up to 20 % more | +20 % |
| Each extra bag larger than 0.90 × 0.40 × 0.30 m (one rides free) | $29.04 |
Carrasco Airport has its own fare in the same resolution: flag fall $75.26 with 700 m included and a $12.60 step every 110 m.
What a trip costs
5 km by day
(5,000 − 100) ÷ 100 = 49 steps. 49 × $4.13 = $202.37. + $70.95 flag fall = $273.32.
10 km at night
(10,000 − 100) ÷ 100 = 99 steps. 99 × $4.13 = $408.87. + $70.95 flag fall = $479.82. With a 20 % surcharge: $575.78.
How it works
The meter
It starts at the flag fall. Past the metres it includes, it adds a whole step for each stretch travelled, and it also counts waiting time.
At night and on holidays
The surcharge is up to the percentage in the table over the day fare.
Luggage
One bag rides free. Each further large bag may cost up to the price in the table.
Radio taxis
Complaints
The Intendencia de Montevideo takes complaints about taxis.
Related
Source: Ministerio de Economía y Finanzas, Resolución MEF 111/026, July 3, 2026.
Source: Intendencia de Montevideo, April 18, 2023.
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