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Why rent a car in Montenegro
Montenegro is tiny — you can cross the whole country in three hours — but buses are slow, infrequent, and skip the best spots. A rental car lets you drive from the Adriatic coast to Durmitor National Park in half a day, stop wherever you want along the Bay of Kotor, and cross into Croatia, Albania, or Bosnia without waiting for anyone.
TakeCars connects you directly with verified local car owners across Montenegro. Every listing shows real photos, and the price you see includes insurance, delivery, and all taxes — locked in before you book.
What travelers actually do with their rental cars
- Matej 🇸🇰 picked up a Skoda Fabia at Podgorica Airport and road-tripped across the whole country. "We didn't even have to pay a deposit. The car looked brand new."
- Bartosz 🇵🇱 rented a Renault Megane (got a BMW 1 Series instead). Drove through Croatia, Albania, and Bosnia. "The most important thing is that we got where we wanted."
- Waldemar 🇩🇪 needed a second driver, full insurance, and cross-border access. "It was cheaper than international companies." Took a photo at the Đurđevića Tara Bridge.
- Rustam rented a Peugeot 207 CC convertible. Drove the coast with the top down. "Such a fun little convertible to drive!"
- Janette 🇨🇦 rented for a family trip from Ulcinj to Tivat. The owner drove them to the Croatian border at 1 AM with a baby.
- Adam 🇵🇱 drove a week across the country. "The air conditioning works and it drove up every mountain, and there is no shortage of those in Montenegro."
Where to rent a car in Montenegro
Montenegro has two main airports: Tivat Airport (TIV) on the coast and Podgorica Airport (TGD) in the capital. Most tourists arrive at Tivat for beach holidays and at Podgorica for inland trips. Pickup is also available in Budva, Kotor, Bar, Herceg Novi, and other coastal towns. One-way rentals between cities are available from many owners on TakeCars.
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What our users say
Here's what some of our most experienced renters did with their cars in Montenegro:
- Matej 🇸🇰 — road-tripped the whole country from Podgorica. No deposit, brand-new Skoda. "The best choice ever."
- Bartosz 🇵🇱 — drove through three countries in one trip: Croatia, Albania, and Bosnia.
- Janette 🇨🇦 — family trip with a baby from Ulcinj to Tivat to the Croatian border. The owner drove them at 1 AM.
- Rustam — convertible along the coast. "Such a fun little convertible to drive!"
Read about their rental experiences in Montenegro →
Opel Vivaro in Montenegro
thanks so much for responsibility and service. Everything was perfect. Also we cross a border Montenegro - Bosnia and all car documents was done good, no problems. We go in serpentines and the bus works good. Thanks so much. Recomended for others. Good service in good price. Bus waited us in airport and we left it also in airport. Very confortable thanks so much - the orner was very pleasant and a caring person.
Toyota Yaris in Montenegro
I will write the pros and cons. pros: 1. there was no our car, they called us and offered another, until ours appeared (one day). 2. polite employee, pleasant communication. 3. punctuality. the car and the first and second were brought on time. 4. the technical condition of large units (engine, brakes, gearbox) was in good working order, at least from the driver's point of view. the box was not "stupid", the engine did not fail, the brakes worked properly. minuses: 1. both the first and second cars were not very new. or rather not at all in a new one, although the Toyota was only three years old, but it was in very strong scratches, chips. in the Audi (which we were given on the first day) there was a crack in the windshield, and one rear door was not closed with the central lock. also, the trunk did not open there, at all, in general, in any way. 2. cleanliness. The Audi interior was stained with .. I don't know .. with salt? sea water? sweat ?. that is, no one at all takes care of the cleanliness. small debris on the rugs. before handing over the Toyota, we washed the car and it was much cleaner on delivery than when it was handed over to us. 3. there was no washer in the car at all !!! I had to buy it for my own money, as the roads are dusty in places and without a washer. 4. price. as it turned out, it is slightly higher than the market for such a state of the car.
Skoda Fabia in Montenegro
Everything was good - the responsible center, the car was great. The main advantage of this car is its compactness, which allows you to park it anywhere.
Toyota Auris in Montenegro
Everything went well. They brought the car (as they didn't have the Auris, they got me a better car, an Astra) to the airport. It was clean, working perfectly and they answered my questions with patience. I'm sure I'd use the website again and recommend it to other people.
Volkswagen Eos in Montenegro
All was good. Cool managers. Good support. There was one trouble - the car broke down. In the evening they delivered a new one, higher class. So everything is ok)
Renault Scenic in Montenegro
i rented car by localcarhires.com and it was perfect! The price was really competitive, the quality of the car was very high and the most important the support of the manager was awesome! Mrs Anna helped me with all the booking and payment (as the rental included crossboarding) -all experience was perfect:) And of course now I’m one of the fans of localcarhites and i’m recommending it to all my friends:)
Skoda Fabia in Montenegro
Everything was perfect, thanks
Renault Clio 4 in Montenegro
Ok
Volkswagen Golf Variant in Montenegro
I warmly recommend this car
Toyota Yaris in Montenegro
I really ordered a Toyota Yaris car and after ordering I wrote to you whether it is possible to travel abroad in this car. You gave me a list of countries where it is possible. In fact, they gave me another car (this was visible from the registration numbers), and not the fact that in the photo and on it, travel to other countries is not allowed. I argued for a very long time with the men who gave me the car, plus they did not yet know English, which significantly delayed the time, and we were in a hurry. After long negotiations, we were given another Renault Clio car, having previously warned that it was not clean. In the new car, we discovered that the rear left door of the car would not close. I immediately wrote to the manager about this, but I was told that I was not closing it correctly - I had to move far away and not leave the keys in the car. I even filmed several times that the keys were not in the car and I was far from it, and the door still did not close. In this case, my things and the car itself remained in danger. Then I discovered that the rear left headlight was not working. I was assured that this was normal. Then the STOP button lit up on the dashboard and was constantly on. I was also confirmed that this was normal, although this indicates a car malfunction. Then the next day of renting the car, the car began to lose speed while driving. It goes straight or downhill well - it is only possible to go uphill in first gear. The maximum speed from here in this case was 20 km per hour, which, sorry, is not normal. Later, the car did not want to go even straight, it only picked up speed from above. Then, when braking and turning left, I heard the sound of brakes rubbing. I reported all these malfunctions to the manager, to which I was told that I simply do not know how to drive. That I was being followed and the problem was with me, not the car. I kindly ask you to adhere to all the conditions that you have published on the rental website and provide serviceable cars.
Skoda Fabia in Montenegro
Everything went well with the lease. Thanks. Next time we will definitely contact you and advise our friends to rent a car through you.
Renault Clio 3 in Montenegro
We are 100% satisfied and will book again next year.
Mercedes-Benz A160 in Montenegro
Great. Definitely recommend Phillip's cars!
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What you should know before driving
🛣️ Montenegro is all serpentines. The coast road around the Bay of Kotor is stunning but narrow, with sharp hairpins and no guardrails in places. Glebs 🇱🇻 loved the Skoda Kamiq for it: "Excellent for the narrow and winding mountain roads." Don't rent a 1.0L engine if you're heading inland — Janis 🇱🇻 says small engines "should be prohibited in mountainous areas."
🌍 Sort out cross-border documents before you leave. If you plan to drive to Croatia, Albania, or Bosnia, confirm the green card (insurance for abroad) with your owner at booking. Henriikka 🇫🇮 didn't — and had to buy €50 insurance at the Albanian border. Vadims 🇱🇻 did it right: his owner Goran arranged extra insurance for nearby countries at pickup.
⛽ Choose your fuel station carefully. Some stations have been known to add water to the petrol. Rhidian 🇬🇧 got an engine warning light near Perast — his owner told him it happens and it's because of bad fuel. Stick to well-known brands.
🅿️ Parking in summer is a battle. Budva, Kotor Old Town, and Tivat get packed July–August. Street parking fills up fast. Rustam rented a compact convertible specifically because it was "perfect for finding parking spots even in busy areas."
📱 Stay in touch with your owner via WhatsApp. This is how everything works in Montenegro — pickup changes, return logistics, flat tires. Łukasz 🇵🇱 caught a flat tire on the road and "the owner sent help immediately."
Read about common rental problems in Montenegro →
What owners have done for renters
This is the part that surprises most first-time renters on TakeCars. You're not dealing with a counter — you're dealing with a person.
- Janette 🇨🇦 — her owner drove her family to the Croatian border at 1 AM with a baby, after COVID rules changed their plans.
- Łukasz 🇵🇱 — got a flat tire on the road. His owner sent help immediately.
- Antonia 🇬🇷 — her owner Drago called the SIM card company to fix her phone, then picked up the car at her hostel.
- Kazimierz 🇵🇱 — got pulled over by police and couldn't find the rental contract. Called his owner, who helped solve it over the phone.
- Stanislav 🇷🇺 — dashboard warning light appeared mid-trip. His owner Ivan talked him through fixing it remotely.
- Sidi Hamza 🇲🇦 — flight was delayed. "It was no problem for them to bring the car to the parking of the airport."
Driving basics
Montenegro drives on the right. Speed limits: 50 km/h in cities, 80 km/h on open roads. There are no real highways — the fastest stretches allow around 100 km/h. Blood alcohol limit is 0.03% — effectively zero tolerance. Headlights must be on day and night, all year round.
Coastal roads are paved but narrow with frequent hairpin turns, especially around the Bay of Kotor. Inland roads to Durmitor and Žabljak are scenic but slow — budget more time than GPS suggests. Watch for cattle and rockfall on mountain roads.
"Montenegro is all mountains. The air conditioning works and the car drove up every mountain, and there is no shortage of those in Montenegro." — Adam 🇵🇱
Fuel and parking
Fuel stations are spaced every 20–70 km along the coast and main roads — rarer in the mountains, so fill up before heading to Durmitor or Lovćen. Most stations are full-service — an attendant fills your tank. Expect around €1.40–1.60 per liter for gasoline. Montenegro uses the euro.
Paid parking operates in Budva, Kotor, and Tivat during summer — about €1/hour in coastal towns. Elsewhere, parking is mostly free. In Kotor Old Town, use the paid lot outside the walls — there's no parking inside. The closer to tourist attractions, the harder it is to find a spot in July–August.
Insurance options on TakeCars
Every car comes with Third Party Liability at no extra cost. For broader protection:
- Collision Damage Waiver — covers damage to the rental car, excluding windscreen, tires, and underside.
- Super Collision Damage Waiver — covers all damage including windscreen, wheels, and undercarriage.
- Full Damage Waiver — zero liability. The most comprehensive option.
Cars with Collision Damage Waiver or higher typically require no deposit — look for the "Zero Deposit" label in listings.
Routes, tips, and real experiences from travelers who rented cars with us and our car owners in Montenegro.
Montenegro car rental questions
Most owners in 2026 offer free delivery to Tivat Airport (TIV). Some charge a small fee for late-night or early-morning pickups. The delivery cost is always shown on the listing before you book — no surprises.
Yes, many owners allow one-way rentals — for example, picking up in Tivat and dropping off in Podgorica or even at the Croatian border. An extra fee may apply. Check the listing or message the owner before booking.
Many cars on TakeCars require no deposit at all — look for the "Zero Deposit" label. When a deposit is required, it's usually €50–200 in cash, returned after a quick inspection at the end. Cars with Collision Damage Waiver or higher insurance typically have zero deposit.
Coastal roads are well-paved but narrow, especially around the Bay of Kotor. Mountain roads inland are scenic but slow, with hairpin turns and no guardrails in places. For serpentine roads, choose a car with at least a 1.4–1.6L engine — small engines struggle on mountain climbs. Headlights must be on at all times (day and night, year-round — it's the law). Winter tires are mandatory from November 15 through April 1.
Most owners allow a second driver at no extra cost — just let them know when booking. Both drivers need to meet the minimum age and license requirements.
Minimum age is typically 21 with at least 2 years of driving experience. Some economy cars are available from age 19. Check the listing details before booking.
No — in 2026 Montenegro accepts any foreign driving license as long as your name is in Latin letters. If your license is only in non-Latin script (Arabic, Chinese, etc.), bring an international driving permit or certified translation.
For coastal roads and the main routes between Podgorica, Budva, and Kotor — no, a regular car is fine. For mountain roads to Durmitor, Žabljak, or Lovćen — a higher-clearance car is recommended. A true 4x4 is only needed for unpaved tracks deep in the mountains.
The price on TakeCars includes the car, insurance (at minimum Third Party Liability), and agreed delivery. No hidden fees — the total is locked in at booking. Some owners include extras like a child seat or GPS at no charge.
Lowest prices: November–March. Peak season: June–September, most expensive in July–August. Best balance of weather and price: May or late September. The Bay of Kotor and inland mountains are beautiful in shoulder season without the summer crowds.
Yes — many owners allow cross-border travel. You'll need a green card (international insurance document) arranged before your trip. Confirm at booking and check the cross-border fee — some owners charge €1/day, others more. Albania requires a separate insurance policy, which can be bought at the border or arranged through your owner.
50 km/h in cities, 80 km/h on open roads. There are no real highways — the fastest stretches allow 100 km/h. Speed cameras exist, and fines are issued on the spot by police or automatically by camera. Blood alcohol limit is 0.03%.
Montenegro has two toll sections: the Sozina tunnel (Podgorica to the southern coast, about €2.50) and the A1 highway between Smokovac and Mateševo (about €3.50). Other roads are toll-free. The Sozina tunnel saves about 45 minutes compared to the old mountain route.
Contact your owner and the TakeCars support team. Most owners respond quickly via WhatsApp — replacement cars are often delivered the same day. One renter got a flat tire on the road and the owner sent help immediately.