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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 →
Volkswagen Eos in Montenegro
Everything went as planned. Good service and polite personel. Just one problem: the car which we rented, had 2 spare tires on it. One of the tires was also missing a bolt. Spare tires are not meant to be driven on for long. They can only go to 80km/h. This is very very dangerous. We were not informed of this, and only discovered this ourselves. This is in no way acceptable, and could have resulted in accident, injury and death. Best regards Carl Holm Both of the front wheels were spare tires. The right front wheel was missing a bolt.
Mini Cooper Cabrio in Montenegro
The mini cooper convertable was a super car and our rental agreement with Dino was very easy. He was helpful and make sure everything was good. I woul recomend him to eveyone else and deffinetly rent from him again next time im in the Budva area :)
Renault Clio 3 in Montenegro
Everything was great. Thank you!
Peugeot 308 in Montenegro
Everything was fine Thanks
Audi A3 Sedan in Montenegro
I didn’t get the car I booked as it had a fault, but they made me aware of this pretty soon after booking. I still received a car of equivalent standard so was no issue. They dropped the car off on time and picked up on time. A great experience all round. Would recommend and use again
Skoda Fabia in Montenegro
Everything went perfectly and was satisfied with everything.
Citroen C3 in Montenegro
All was ok 👌 👍
Volkswagen Touran in Montenegro
Yes, there was a case. Everything was fine except for getting the car ... waited at the airport for 2 hours. They gave another car - a disaster! The next day they gave the one they ordered. Then everything was OK. I will order again in October.
Peugeot 308 in Montenegro
everything was great. The car owner was very punctual and the contact was really good. I would definitely rent from him again. The price was fair, car was clean and in good condition. Very economical.
Volkswagen Polo in Montenegro
It's okay.
Citroen C4 in Montenegro
I rented a car for 2 weeks. Very satisfied with the service. The car was delivered on time, it was clean and in good condition. 5 stars!
Skoda Fabia Combi in Montenegro
After ordering I was promptly contacted by a representative of the rental company and asked me if I had ordered a trip abroad. I checked the box, so I confirmed that yes, I had ordered it. My friend complained about some error, but then said that okay, and systems make mistakes, so I will have a trip. At 10pm the day before the rental (the rental was for 9am), I was contacted again by a representative of the company and asked if I was driving a manual. The thing is that Skoda in Bara and because of two days it will not be taken to me, so I have a choice: ancient Accent on automatic or 208 on manual. I chose the 208. In the morning they brought the car. In the contract I paid attention to the field "Car for rent in Montenegro", where there was a stamp of the rental company. I asked what about traveling abroad. The man called someone, clarified, then wrote BiH with a pen over the stamp and said that now everything is normal. I checked a couple of times whether the pen over the seal was really normal, and I was assured that everything was definitely normal. Naturally, the first thing I was told at the border was that it was not normal and illegal to do so. I had to "turn on the fool" and with a lot of effort I had to beg the border guards to let me pass. Otherwise, the rental went fine. When handing over the car, I pointed out this fact to the guys, to which I received the answer that they always do so, and always everything works, and of course it is absolutely normal to do so, and in general, the exit costs 5 euros (as if I did not pay for it). In general, not a bit of doubt and regret on their part. That was the end of it. That's how it went
Renault Clio 4 in Montenegro
In the end we got a golf because i was told there were some issues with the Clio. Evrything was fine. Getting the car was easy and the person waiting for us was quite nice. Same thing for the drop off of the car. Nothing much to say, I was happy with the experience. Just the car is quite old, it has a lot of damages overall but it works so not too much complaint :)
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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
Confirmation emails are sent as soon as the booking is confirmed, usually within 24 hours.
Various insurance options like CDW, Super CDW, and Full Insurance are available.
A few suppliers provide cars without a deposit, but please note that cars in good condition are rarely offered without a deposit in Montenegro.
When you select the No Deposit option, no deposit needs to be left.
Deposits can be paid via cash or card. However, availability of deposit methods depends on the rental company. Check the car page for details.
Drivers must be at least 22 years old with 2+ years of driving experience and must sign a rental contract upon pickup.
In most cases, it is possible to pay the deposit and rent a car in Montenegro with cash and any bank card, debit or credit.
The choice of a rental car model in Montenegro depends on your plans—where you intend to go and how many people are in your group. Compact economy cars are perfect for solo travelers or couples. They are fuel-efficient and easy to maneuver through the narrow streets of Montenegrin towns. SUVs are suitable for families with children and for trips in mountainous terrain. Convertibles are excellent for scenic coastal drives during the warmer months. Minivans are best for larger groups or families. Use the filters on our website to find the best car model for your vacation.
Use the code LOCAL for up to 10% off your first car rental in Montenegro.
If permitted, the rental company will provide all necessary documentation for traveling abroad.
Upgrades to a higher car class are available at an additional cost.
Off-road driving is not permitted in Montenegro.
You will receive a rental voucher within a few hours after booking confirmation. Check your email and SPAM folder.
Yes, we offer roadside assistance across Montenegro to ensure your safety and comfort during the rental period.