| Document and Entity Information | Jan. 19, 2024 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Jan. 19, 2024 |
| Entity Registrant Name | URGENT.LY INC. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001603652 |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | true |
| Entity Ex Transition Period | false |
| Securities Act File Number | 001-41841 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 46-2848640 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 8609 Westwood Center Drive |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | Suite 810 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Vienna |
| Entity Address, State or Province | VA |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 22182 |
| City Area Code | 571 |
| Local Phone Number | 350-3600 |
| Entity Information, Former Legal or Registered Name | Not Applicable |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common stock, par value $0.001 per share |
| Trading Symbol | ULY |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
