jantoby Posted November 7, 2017 #1 Share Posted November 7, 2017 Has anybody had experience of taxis in Montevideo? Will I be able to pay for a short ride with Dollars? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kristytonsing Posted November 11, 2017 #2 Share Posted November 11, 2017 Has anybody had experience of taxis in Montevideo? Will I be able to pay for a short ride with Dollars? Generally, the answer is no. I live in Uruguay. Taxis expect payment in the local currency. Perhaps you can find one who will make an exception? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted November 11, 2017 #3 Share Posted November 11, 2017 I agree. We paid in local currency. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwendy Posted November 12, 2017 #4 Share Posted November 12, 2017 Would your local taxi accept Uruguayan currency? You can generally, get small amounts at purser’s desk. We visited the big market shed near the port where they cooked a huge BBQ with different types of meat. Very different but good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jantoby Posted November 12, 2017 Author #5 Share Posted November 12, 2017 Would your local taxi accept Uruguayan currency? You can generally, get small amounts at purser’s desk. We visited the big market shed near the port where they cooked a huge BBQ with different types of meat. Very different but good. That's where I plan to have lunch, Gwendy. Sounds fab. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jantoby Posted November 12, 2017 Author #6 Share Posted November 12, 2017 I agree. We paid in local currency.Keith I'll be arriving without Ecuadorean currency, just a day from a cruise, and want to get to the Government Palace by 9.45. Don't want to risk being late by bus, so will need to go by taxi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iancal Posted November 13, 2017 #7 Share Posted November 13, 2017 We only used their currency. Seems the thing to do. BUT....if you are there for a few days do not use cash for hotel and restaurant bills. IF you use an out of country credit card the VAT will not be charged. Or it will be deducted from restaurant tabs when the prices are indicated as VAT inclusive. Can't remember if it is 17 or 21 percent. Argentina and Chile do the same so I get a little mixed up as to the VAT rate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted November 13, 2017 #8 Share Posted November 13, 2017 I'll be arriving without Ecuadorean currency, just a day from a cruise, and want to get to the Government Palace by 9.45. Don't want to risk being late by bus, so will need to go by taxi. Have you looked at getting currency at your local bank or at something like Travelex. When we are in a rush but need local currency this is what we do in advance. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jantoby Posted January 17, 2018 Author #9 Share Posted January 17, 2018 FYI. I took a taxi from the cruise terminal. Was USD10. There was a board showing fixed fares - all in Dollars. I was in a hurry and didn't want to risk looking for a taxi outside and being late getting to my destination. Yes, it cost a lot more than if I'd gone outside the terminal and taken a metered taxi. But I got to the Government Palace in time for the excellent guided tour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trend Posted January 17, 2018 #10 Share Posted January 17, 2018 Is it worth getting a tour guide here as this is a stop on our cruise? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunenburg Posted January 17, 2018 #11 Share Posted January 17, 2018 Would your local taxi accept Uruguayan currency? You can generally, get small amounts at purser’s desk. We visited the big market shed near the port where they cooked a huge BBQ with different types of meat. Very different but good. There is an Abitab not far from there where you can change dollars for Argentine, Uruguay and Brazil currency if needed. Just ask anyone for an Abitab / Cambio. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwendy Posted January 19, 2018 #12 Share Posted January 19, 2018 I'll be arriving without Ecuadorean currency, just a day from a cruise, and want to get to the Government Palace by 9.45. Don't want to risk being late by bus, so will need to go by taxi. Ecuardorean currency? You may need currency for Uruguay if in Montevideo. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susiesan Posted January 24, 2018 #13 Share Posted January 24, 2018 There is an Abitab not far from there where you can change dollars for Argentine, Uruguay and Brazil currency if needed. Just ask anyone for an Abitab / Cambio. Because of the problems I am reading about getting ARP from ATM's in Buenos Aires, I plan to exchange my dollars for Argentine pesos while in Montevideo for the day before my cruise arrives in BA. I also read the exchange rate can be better in Uruguay than in Argentina. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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