Uruguay: as of November 12, 2026, the US State Department's maximum per diem for Montevideo is $281 a day, made up of $155 for lodging and $126 for meals and incidental expenses. Anywhere in the country without its own rate falls under “Other”: $281 a day ($155 lodging, $126 meals and incidentals). Rates are set for 4 separate locations.
Per day, in US dollars. Effective May 1, 2026.
Actual hotel cost is reimbursed up to this amount per night.
Per diem is a ceiling, not a typical spend. Our own model puts a comfortable day of travel in this country at about $270 per person and a mid-range day at $124. See what Uruguay costs right now
| Location | Season | Lodging | Meals & incidentals | Total | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colonia | All year | $190 | $127 | $317 | May 1, 2026 |
| Montevideo | All year | $155 | $126 | $281 | May 1, 2026 |
| Punta del Este | 04/21 – 12/14 | $240 | $155 | $395 | May 1, 2026 |
| 12/15 – 04/20 | $303 | $161 | $464 | May 1, 2026 | |
| Other (everywhere else) | All year | $155 | $126 | $281 | May 1, 2026 |
Source: US Department of State, Office of Allowances, foreign per diem rates, retrieved November 13, 2026. Rates are published in US dollars and revised on the first of each month; where a location has seasons, the row that applies today is shown in full strength. Confirm against the official table before filing an expense claim.
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