Uruguay Rent a car in Uruguay. Cheap car rentals deals. Economy Rent-a-car The name Uruguay means "River of colorful birds", and it's a word in Guarani, the language spoken by the natives of the area. Often called "the Switzerland of South America", not for geographical features but for its stable democracy and social benefits such as free education. Uruguay has a rich agricultural and civic history among its indigenous people. A dense fluvial network covers the country, consisting of four river basins, or deltas: the Rio de la Plata, the Uruguay River, the Laguna Merin and the Río Negro. The major internal river is the Rio Negro ('Black River'). Several lagoons are found along the Atlantic Coast. Travelers to Uruguay will typically fly into Montevideo's Aeropuerto de Carrasco, which is 22 kilometers from the capital. Economy Rent a Car serves the Aeropuerto de Carrasco and offers a wide selection of competitively priced vehicles for customer to select from. Whether your rental car needs call for a convertible to enjoy the sun, or a larger vehicle to transport the family, be sure to check out the great cars and great rates that Economy Rent A Car has to offer.