Which place is cheaper, Montevideo or Rotterdam?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Rotterdam or Montevideo?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Rotterdam and Montevideo. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Rotterdam or Montevideo?
Rotterdam
Rotterdam is the second largest city in the Netherlands and has the largest port in Europe. It's famously known as a city of architecture. In a few square kilometers of the city center you can get a complete overview of twentieth century architecture within Rotterdam.
Rotterdam is a very diverse, international, and hard working city. Nearly half of the city's population is not native to the Netherlands or have at least one parent from outside the country. Muslim's make up a significant portion of the population. Other area's represented include Cape Verde and the Dutch Antilles.
There's an air of optimism that permeates the entire city. There are frequent events, festivals and performances, making Rotterdam an enjoyable place to spend some time. Water is also an integral part of the city design.
Montevideo
As the morning sun tinges the calm waters of the Rio de la Plata with a golden hue, the Rambla and its city awakens to life with new adventures for those near and far. From tanning on the luxurious beaches to peering into Uruguayan history at local museums, one can be far from bored while staying in Montevideo. Combining the quaintness of the countryside with the excitement of urban life, this city holds a unique trait that cannot easily be replicated.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best River Cruises from Amsterdam, The Best Bicycle Tours in Netherlands, The Best Cultural Tours in Uruguay, and The Best Adventure Tours to Uruguay.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayRotterdam €152Montevideo €59
The average daily cost (per person) in Rotterdam is €152, while the average daily cost in Montevideo is €59. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Rotterdam and Montevideo in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personRotterdam €77Montevideo €37
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomRotterdam €154Montevideo €74
Compare Hotels in Rotterdam and Montevideo
Looking for a hotel in Rotterdam or Montevideo? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.
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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Rotterdam Hotel Prices and Montevideo Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Rotterdam €26Montevideo €6.80
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Rotterdam
Also for Rotterdam, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Minivan Transfer from Rotterdam: $295
- Private Minivan Transfer from Rotterdam : $274
- Private Transfer From Rotterdam to Amsterdam, With a 2 Hour Stop: $241
- Private Transfer from Rotterdam City to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport: $208
- Private Rotterdam Cruise Port Departure Transfer to Amsterdam: $170
- Private Direct Transfer from Rotterdam to Amsterdam: $170
- Private transfer Schiphol (AMS) to/from Rotterdam.: $167
- Private Transfer from Rotterdam to AMS Amsterdam Schiphol Airport: $165
- Private Transfer from Rotterdam to Amsterdam: $165
- Private taxi transfer from Rotterdam to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport: $165
- Private Rotterdam Cruise Port Departure Transfer to AMS Schiphol Airport : $164
- Rotterdam Airport RTM Round-Trip Private Transfer: $162
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Montevideo
Also for Montevideo, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from or to Carrasco Airport in Montevideo: $120
- Carrasco International Airport (MVD) to Montevideo hotels - Round-Trip Transfer: $98
- TRANSFER FROM OR TO THE AIRPORT (4 to 12 paxs): $80
- Private Transfer from Punta Del Este Port to Carrasco Airport MVD: $72
- 1 - way - Transfer from Carrasco Interational Airport to Montevideo: $51
- Transfer from Montevideo to Carrasco Airport: $45
- Private 1-Way or Round Trip MVD Airport Transfer: $45
- Airport-Hotel or Hotel-Airport Transfers: $36
- Shared 1-Way or Round Trip MVD Airport Transfer: $35
- Private Transfer from Carrasco Airport (MVD) to Montevideo Port: $30
- Private Transfer from Montevideo Port to Carrasco Airport (MVD): $26
- Carrasco Airport Transfer: $20
Is it cheaper to fly into Rotterdam or Montevideo?
Prices for flights to both Montevideo and Rotterdam change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Food
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Food Meals for one dayRotterdam €54Montevideo €13
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Rotterdam
For Rotterdam, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Self-Guided Rotterdam BiteMe Food Tour: $43
- 4-Hour Food Tour - Self-guided: $48
- Guided Food Tour: $80
- Guided Walking Food Tour: $85
- Biking Rotterdam Food Tour with Local Guide: $86
- Walking Rotterdam Food Tour: $86
- WALKING DINNER ROTTERDAM | 3 courses + 3 drinks and a lot of fun: $87
- Food Tour by Bike: $91
- Private Walking Food Tour of Rotterdam: $120
- Rotterdam Walking Dutch Food Tour: $153
- Rotterdam Private 2-Hour Food Tour with Tastings: $161
- Private Multicultural Bike Food Tour: $274
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Montevideo
For Montevideo, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- The best Montevideo Dinner Show. Tango and Candombe. El Milongon.: $85
- El Milongon Dinner & Show: Candombe, Tango and Folklore: $98
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Rotterdam €32Montevideo €19
Tours and Activities in Rotterdam
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Rotterdam.
- "Remastered" Audiovisual Experience in Rotterdam: $27
- 2 hour Guided Walking Tour Rotterdam: $3.23
- 2-Hour Walking Tour in Gouda All inclusive: $19
- 90 Minutes Self-Guided Family Friendly Walking Tour in Gouda: $27
- All Inclusive, Private Tour Rotterdam + Euromast 360º view: $209
- Best of small-group walking tour: $97
- Boat & Beer Walking Tour: $97
- Breda Highlight Bike Tour: $32
- Breda: Walking Tour with Audio Guide on App: $7.29
- Discover Breda with a self-guided Outside Escape city game tour!: $27
- Discover Dordrecht with this Outside Escape city game tour!: $27
- Discover Gouda with a self-guided Outside Escape city game tour!: $27
Tours and Activities in Montevideo
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Montevideo.
- Colonia del Sacramento - Regular Tour: $65
- Private Tour to Tourist Places in Montevideo: $260
- Audio Guided Tour in Montevideo City for Cruisers: $26
- Best Private & Personalized Tour of Montevideo: $200
- Best Private Montevideo Shore Excursion: City Tour. Optional WineTasting Tour.: $165
- Best Private Tour of Montevideo for Cruise Passengers: $250
- Best Shared Tour of Montevideo for Cruise Passengers: $120
- Best Shared Tour of Montevideo for Cruise Passengers : $120
- Best custom Montevideo Private Tour in Electric SUV! (BMW Option): $120
- City Tour of Montevideo: $40
- City Tour, the best option for small groups: $160
- City tour Montevideo: $27
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayRotterdam €19Montevideo -
Sample the Local Flavors in Rotterdam
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Rotterdam:
- Beer Brewery Noordt Tastings with Optional Tour: $8.07
- Heineken Building former brewery | Guided Tour: $8.07
- Stadshaven Brewery Tour with Beer Tastings: $12
Sample the Local Flavors in Montevideo
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Montevideo:
- Half Day Tour at Pizzorno Winery with Lunch and Wine Tasting: $120
- The best wine tour: $140
- Wine tour - Lunch & Tasting with Wine Explorers: $198
- Wine Tasting & Countryside Lunch Experience: $210
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Rotterdam and Montevideo, we can see that Rotterdam is more expensive. And not only is Montevideo much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Rotterdam is in Europe and Montevideo is in South America, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Montevideo would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Montevideo and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Rotterdam would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Rotterdam than you might in Montevideo.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Rotterdam Expensive? and Is Montevideo Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Rotterdam or Montevideo?
Montevideo has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Rotterdam. When comparing the sizes of Rotterdam and Montevideo, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
When is the best time to visit Rotterdam or Montevideo?
Even though both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, they experience these seasons at different times of the year. Montevideo is in the southern hemisphere and summer is in January and winter is in July, but Rotterdam has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].
Should I visit Rotterdam or Montevideo in the Summer?
Both Montevideo and Rotterdam are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Most visitors come to Rotterdam for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
Rotterdam is cooler than Montevideo in the summer. The daily temperature in Rotterdam averages around 17°C (62°F) in July, and Montevideo fluctuates around 24°C (75°F)in January.
It's quite sunny in Montevideo. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Rotterdam. Rotterdam usually receives less sunshine than Montevideo during summer. Rotterdam gets 202 hours of sunny skies, while Montevideo receives 296 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Rotterdam usually receives less rain than Montevideoin January. Rotterdam gets 75 mm (3 in) of rain, while Montevideo receives 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuaryRotterdam 17°C (62°F)Montevideo 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Rotterdam or Montevideo in the Autumn?
Both Montevideo and Rotterdam during the autumn are popular places to visit. The autumn months attract visitors to Rotterdam because of the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene.
In the autumn, Rotterdam is much colder than Montevideo. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Rotterdam in October average around 11°C (51°F), and Montevideo averages at about 17°C (63°F)in April.
In the autumn, Rotterdam often gets less sunshine than Montevideoin April. Rotterdam gets 105 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Montevideo receives 171 hours of full sun.
Montevideo gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Rotterdam usually gets less rain in October than Montevideoin April. Rotterdam gets 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Montevideo receives 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilRotterdam 11°C (51°F)Montevideo 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Rotterdam or Montevideo in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Rotterdam and Montevideo. The museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Rotterdam this time of year.
It's quite cold in Rotterdam in the winter. In January, Rotterdam is generally much colder than Montevideoin July. Daily temperatures in Rotterdam average around 2°C (36°F), and Montevideo fluctuates around 11°C (52°F).
Rotterdam usually receives less sunshine than Montevideo during winter. Rotterdam gets 47 hours of sunny skies, while Montevideo receives 135 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Rotterdam usually receives around the same amount of rain as Montevideoin July. Rotterdam gets 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Montevideo receives 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulyRotterdam 2°C (36°F)Montevideo 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Rotterdam or Montevideo in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Rotterdam as well as Montevideo. Many travelers come to Rotterdam for the activities around the city.
Rotterdam is much colder than Montevideo in the spring. The daily temperature in Rotterdam averages around 8°C (46°F) in April, and Montevideo fluctuates around 17°C (63°F)in October.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Montevideo. In the spring, Rotterdam often gets less sunshine than Montevideoin October. Rotterdam gets 158 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Montevideo receives 248 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Montevideo. Rotterdam usually gets less rain in April than Montevideoin October. Rotterdam gets 52 mm (2 in) of rain, while Montevideo receives 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberRotterdam 8°C (46°F)Montevideo 17°C (63°F)
Typical Weather for Montevideo and Rotterdam
| Rotterdam | Montevideo | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 2°C (36°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Feb | 3°C (37°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Mar | 5°C (41°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Apr | 8°C (46°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| May | 12°C (54°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Jun | 15°C (59°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jul | 17°C (62°F) | 75 mm (3 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Aug | 17°C (62°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Sep | 14°C (57°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Oct | 11°C (51°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Nov | 6°C (43°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Dec | 3°C (38°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.