Car rental in Montenegro

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If you want to fully enjoy the diversity of landscapes in Montenegro, then you need to rent a car and start on a journey over this small homey country. You will not have to waste your time to change buses. You can visit all the landmarks, see any towns and villages, and explore the Montenegrin way of life. Economy car rental cost in summer is from €30 to €50 per day, including insurance. In winter, the same vehicle will cost from €10 to €40 per day.

You must proceed with caution on mountain roads where you can encounter pieces of rock. When travelling through the countryside, watch out for cattle to avoid collisions.

The most popular cities for car hire in Montenegro

Car hire prices in Montenegro

The average cost of a one-day car rental. The number is calculated based on the bookings of the previous three years. It takes into account the rental of cars across all classes.

15 €
JAN
14.43 €
FEB
14.14 €
MAR
19.04 €
APR
24 €
MAY
38.5 €
JUN
44.83 €
JUL
44 €
AUG
36.67 €
SEP
18 €
OKT
16 €
NOV
15.45 €
DEC

Insurance and documents

To hire a vehicle in Montenegro, you’ll need your foreign passport and driving license. You may have to pay a deposit from €50 to €300. If you decide to leave the territory of Montenegro in your hire car, you must inform your rental agent first. You’ll be provided with the green card international insurance.

There are no long toll roads in Montenegro, except for the Sozina Tunnel. Connecting the coast and Podgorica, it runs from the town of Sutomore through Sozina Mountain to the village of Virpazar near Lake Skadar. The amount of the fee is €2.50. Another toll section is on the road running from Herceg Novi to Trebinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina. The amount of one-way toll is €3 there.

Peoples used to pay environmental tax at border crossings of the country. But this “eco-tax” was abolished in 2012.
Car rental cost in Montenegro includes:

  • Theft Protection (TP)
  • Third-Party Liability Insurance (TPL)
  • Equipment kit (first aid kit, emergency warning triangle, high-visibility vest, etc.)
  • Winter accessories from November to March (winter tyres and snow chains)
  • VAT
  • Airport tax.

Basic insurance and Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) do not cover damages to wheels, windshield, undercarriage or interior. All these damages are usually covered by Super Collision Damage Waiver (SCDW).

The demand for car rental services in Montenegro

The occupancy rate of the car rental fleets by month. For example, most cars are being rented in August, which means that this month has the smallest amount of available vehicles. The higher the percentage of the car fleet workload, the earlier it is worth booking a car to choosing the best option at the best price.

31.17 %
JAN
31.86 %
FEB
34.37 %
MAR
38.22 %
APR
47.02 %
MAY
67.49 %
JUN
82.21 %
JUL
87.6 %
AUG
88.71 %
SEP
57.7 %
OKT
36.4 %
NOV
34.47 %
DEC

Filling stations and fuel

Filling stations in Montenegro offer diesel, petrol 98 and 95. They sell only unleaded gasoline. You can transport petrol in a portable fuel container in your vehicle, but it is not necessary in Montenegro. There are petrol stations every 20 to 70 kilometres.

The rental agreement stipulates that the vehicle must be returned with the same level of fuel you picked it up with.
You can fill up your hire car at any filling station as the fuel quality is good everywhere. If we start nit-picking, then we recommend that you avoid the EKO Petrol stations.

All filling stations have personnel that will help you fill up the vehicle. Just tell the attendant the fuel type and quantity in litres or the amount you want to spend. You can also say "full", and the attendant will fill the full tank till nozzle shut-off.

Stay near the car until the attendant finishes filling up and the meter shows the final cost. You can pay either to the attendant in cash or at the cashier's desk.

All fuel stations in the country accept payments by Visa и MasterCard.

Traffic rules features

  
  • The low beam must be on day and night in any season on Montenegrin roads. Children under 5 must travel in the back in fitted child seats; children under the age of 12 are not allowed in the front seat. Seat belts must be worn by the driver and passengers in all seats equipped with seat belts by the manufacturer. All drivers must use a hands-free phone while operating a car with both hands on the steering wheel. The use of studded tyres and radar detectors is illegal.
  • It is critical to observe speed limits. In built-up areas, the speed limit is 30mph (50km/h). On major roads outside towns, you can drive at up to 30mph (50km/h).
  • If a school bus stops at a bus stop in front of your car, you must not overtake it when children are boarding or alighting according to the traffic regulations of Montenegro.
  • When entering a roundabout (traffic circle), you should give way to traffic already on it.
  • And, perhaps, the main unwritten rule is to respect all road users. When another vehicle enters the road right in front of you or stops to let passengers board or alight, just give them time. It will take only a few seconds of your life. The Montenegrins take it very easy and do not see any problem in it. Even if a driver stops to talk to a pedestrian, the traffic waits till they finish without honking horns or losing patience. Please wait, too. In Montenegro, human communication is above anything else.

Fines

Traffic officers are not allowed to collect money paid as fines at the scene. If a foreign driver violates traffic rules, the police officer will issue a fine notice and confiscate driver's license, international passport, and vehicle registration certificate at their own discretion. Persons charged with a motoring offence will receive a citation indicating a court date, time, and location. This state authority will determine the amount of fine to be paid. The road traffic offender is given details for payment by postal order or bank transfer. If the offender fills out the necessary forms and pays the fine immediately, the judge will return the confiscated documents on the spot.

The above bureaucratic hurdle can be bypassed. In case of a minor violation, the Montenegrin road police will eagerly meet you halfway, and chances are you will manage to “come to terms” with the traffic officer and pay only half of the fine without paperwork.

Bear in mind that if you commit a motoring offence when operating a hire car, this may create problems for you and for the rental company that provided the vehicle. In general, depending on the type of violation, the fine can vary from €40 to €2,000.

Parking

There are paid parking lots in Montenegro, but you will also find many places for free parking. You pay at the entrance if it is equipped with a barrier gate arm. Depending on the time of the day, the rate is about €1 per hour in the daytime or €4 for the whole night. There are also outdoor parking spaces on the side of the street. They are always designated with parking signs and equipped with automated parking meters. To use such parking areas, you need to pay for the parking time (no more than 2 hours), take your ticket and put it under the windshield. Before the parking session ends, you must either leave the parking facility or return to your car and extend the time by paying for another parking period.

You should know that the management of paid parking facilities does not assume responsibility for the vehicles at their parking area. However, the crime rate is low in Montenegro. That said, you shouldn't worry about your belongings in the car.

In the coastal areas, paid parking rates are higher than in other areas. The closer to tourist attractions, the fewer the places for free parking and the higher the parking rates. But within 10-15 minutes of walk from a landmark, you can always find a place to park your vehicle free of charge. Just pay attention to permission signs. Do not leave your car where parking is prohibited, even if there are many other parked vehicles. Tow truck operators work quickly and can clear the whole street of illegally parked vehicles within a half-hour.

18 Comments
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monica
06.03.2024 17:42

Hi, Is border crossing allowed and included on the car rent price? thanks in advance.

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Iryna (Localrent)
06.03.2024 22:00

Ηello! Travel to neighbouring countries is only possible with vehicles where the "crossborder fee" option is available. Please note that the list of countries available for visiting may be limited, the route may require prior approval with the rental company. To find a car for your trip, please write to us at [email protected] or in support chat - our support team will be glad to help you!

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Manuela
30.10.2023 17:45

Hi , is it possibile to rent a car without credit card? Thanks in advance.

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Iryna (Localrent)
30.10.2023 21:38

Hello! To book a car on our website, you can make a prepayment with any card. The deposit payment method is displayed on the page of each car https://prnt.sc/kJWGt-A6SFOt. You can choose the suitable option during the booking process. On our website, there are car options with the possibility of making a deposit and paying the rental amount in cash. To select such options, use the search filter "cash payment". You pay the rest on the spot according to the payment method specified in your voucher!

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Enes
20.10.2023 13:21

Are the cars fully insured? Do we pay an additional deposit when receiving the vehicle?

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Iryna (Localrent)
20.10.2023 16:56

Hello! Our website offers various insurance options and deposit terms for your rental period. In the "Insurance" section on each car's page, you can find detailed information about the available insurance types. It's important to note that some insurance options might be included in the rental price or offered for additional payment. Additionally, our platform features cars both with and without a deposit; they are marked as "no deposit". The deposit amount is displayed on each car's page in the corresponding section. For further details on how to make the deposit, you can click on the relevant info note.

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Terri
11.10.2023 14:43

Can I add an extra service to my booking if I have already made an advance payment?

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Iryna (Localrent)
11.10.2023 17:20

Hello! To change your booking details, please send an email to [email protected] with your voucher number in the subject line. In the body of your email, please explain which details you would like to change.

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Larry S
16.08.2023 14:06

Hello! Do I need to order a child safety seat for a 7-year-old?

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Iryna (Localrent)
16.08.2023 17:50

Hello! It does not always depend on the age of the child. If the booster seat strap is not at the child’s neck but on the chest, then you can use a booster seat. Booster seat can be included in the booking on the car page.

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Henry
25.05.2023 18:59

Can I pick up my car in Tivat and drop it off in Budva?

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Iryna (Localrent)
26.05.2023 13:06

Hello! Sure, you can select different cities for pick-up and drop-off in the search bar.

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John
20.03.2023 07:31

Hello! We are arriving in Tivat, can we pick up our car at the airport?

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Iryna (Localrent)
20.03.2023 12:52

Hello! On the car page, after you click on the “Book now” button, you will be able to select the pick-up and drop-off time and location, including the “Airport” option.

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Rebecca
01.12.2022 23:32

How can I find the car when I arrive?

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Iryna (Localrent)
02.12.2022 10:39

Hello! When booking the car, you can select the pick-up and drop-off time and place. A rental agent will be waiting at the time and place you specified in your booking. You will have the phone number on the voucher to contact the rental agent.

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Alex
03.02.2022 16:39

Good afternoon. What’s the minimum driving experience?

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Iryna (Localrent)
03.02.2022 19:25

Hello! At the time of renting a car in Montenegro, the driver must be 22 years old and have driving experience over 2 years. If your driving experience is less than 2 years, please contact our customer support team at hello@localrent, and they will try to help you find a suitable option.