Should I rent a car to visit wineries?

If the idea is to taste, no. It is better to plan the day so that nobody has to drive.

Are the wineries close to each other?

It depends on the area. Within Luján de Cuyo or Maipú you can combine two or three in a day; the Uco Valley is further away and needs a day of its own.

Does Welocal arrange transfers?

Ask us on WhatsApp with your dates and the area you want to visit, and we will tell you the options.

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Planning the trip

Mendoza without a car: how to visit the wineries

By DaniFounder and CEO of Welocal

October 4, 2026 · 2 min read

Short answer

You can visit wineries in Mendoza without driving. The three simplest ways are tastings in the city, choosing a winery with a full-day plan, or adding bike or walking tours through the vineyards. If you are going to taste, it is best that nobody in the group has to drive.

Can I visit wineries without leaving the city?

Yes. In Mendoza city we work with Envinados, which offers tastings with no need to leave town. It is a good choice for your arrival or departure day.

Which plans let me stay at a single winery?

Some wineries offer long experiences that take up a good part of the day, so there is no need to move between several. Doña Paula, for example, has a full day with a visit, a cooking class and a six-course lunch.

Another way is to combine a visit and lunch at the same winery.

Are there bike or walking tours?

Yes. Finca Bandini offers a bike tour with tasting, and Doña Paula has bike options and a vineyard hike with a tasting of five wines and a snack board.

For transfers between the city and the wineries, message us on WhatsApp: we will tell you how it can be arranged for your dates and area.

Experiences to add to your trip

Blends

Finca Bandini · Luján de Cuyo

Bike Tour + Tasting

LAS COMPUERTAS, OUR HOME. Las Compuertas is one of the oldest wine regions in Argentina and was the first area in the province to be recognised as a Geographical Indication (GI). Snowmelt water, the legendary Andes, alluvial soil and the nearby Mendoza River make our estate a unique terroir that results in exceptional high-end wines. Golf cart: included in tastings with a guided visit.

2 hrs

Blends

Bodega Doña Paula · Luján de Cuyo

Bike and Wine

A bike ride through the vineyards + tasting of five wines + charcuterie board

30 minutes

Wine Tasting

Envinados · Mendoza City

8 Sustainable Wines

8 wines from sustainable farming

2 hrs

Wine Tasting

Envinados · Mendoza City

Disruptive Tasting (5 options)

Criollas / Orange / Natural / Biodynamic / The Other Side of Malbec

2 hrs

Meals

Bodega Doña Paula · Luján de Cuyo

Full Day

Visit + cooking class + 6-course lunch

4 hrs 30 min

Blends

Bodega Doña Paula · Luján de Cuyo

Hike and Wine

A walk through the vineyards + tasting of five wines + charcuterie board

2 hrs

Frequently asked questions

Should I rent a car to visit wineries?: If the idea is to taste, no. It is better to plan the day so that nobody has to drive.
Are the wineries close to each other?: It depends on the area. Within Luján de Cuyo or Maipú you can combine two or three in a day; the Uco Valley is further away and needs a day of its own.
Does Welocal arrange transfers?: Ask us on WhatsApp with your dates and the area you want to visit, and we will tell you the options.