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Car hire in Herceg Novi brings the most varied stretch of the Adriatic within easy reach: a Venetian-era citadel in the town itself, healing mud baths in Igalo, a day trip across the Croatian border to Dubrovnik, and a boat ride to the Blue Cave. The town sits at the entrance to the Bay of Kotor, only 12 km from the Debeli Brijeg crossing — the only place in Montenegro where two international airports are both practical options.
A morning mud bath in Igalo, an afternoon climb at Forte Mare, and the Kamenari ferry to Budva by dinner — all on a single tank of fuel.
Without a car the town feels larger than it appears on the map. It is built on a steep hillside, public transport is limited, and summer taxis quickly become more expensive than a daily rental. With a car, the bay and the border feel like a single, convenient radius.
What sets Herceg Novi apart
Igalo, the only spa town
The neighbouring district of Igalo is home to the Dr Simo Milošević Institute, where treatments use the local healing mud — igaljsko blato — and mineral springs. A single procedure costs €20–30, with half-day packages from €60. Nothing comparable exists anywhere else on the coast.
A guest from Birmingham booked the 7:30am slot for three mornings running. By 10:00 she was back on the Pet Danica promenade with the rest of the day open — no afternoon queue, no beach rush.
Three fortresses
Within one walking loop: Forte Mare (1382, sea-facing, entry around €2), Kanli Kula (1539, the "Bloody Tower", with a 1,000-seat summer amphitheatre) and Španjola (16th century, hilltop, free entry).
The Pet Danica promenade
A 6–7 km pedestrian walkway runs from Igalo through the centre of Herceg Novi to Meljine. Almost all of the town's beaches, restaurants and three Blue Flag sites sit along it. The climb up to Španjola is the only long stretch where you might want a taxi — €5–8 one way; parking at the top is limited.
Renault Grand Scenic in Montenegro
everything was great.
Skoda Fabia in Montenegro
We rented this Skoda in the middle of February. We received it at Podgorica airport and handed it over in Tivat. Everything went without problems, the car is fresh, clean, very satisfied.
Volkswagen Golf 7 in Montenegro
It was ok
Citroen C4 in Montenegro
everything went well overall. I received a different car than the one I originally booked — instead of the Citroën C4, I was given a VW Golf 7, which was a similar and suitable replacement. Both pickup and return went smoothly, exactly as agreed with the rental representative. Communication was also quick and helpful. The only thing I’d like to point out is that I returned the car two days earlier than planned, but I didn’t receive any recalculation or refund for the unused days.
Skoda Fabia in Montenegro
Everything was perfect
Toyota Yaris in Montenegro
everything went exelent...there was any problem what so ever
Renault Clio 4 in Montenegro
Everything went well, everything was on time, the car is fine
Skoda Scala in Montenegro
We had škoda kamiq, and everything was nice
Skoda Rapid in Montenegro
There were 5 of us, so we were offered a larger car. All was well, trips, receiving and returning the car went without problems)
Toyota Yaris in Montenegro
Great car 👍🏻 Convenient service, professional managers 👍🏻 Recommended!!!
Volkswagen Golf 6 in Montenegro
In July, I rented a Volkswagen Golf 6 and was satisfied with the service of the company, they brought the car to my address, no problems, the car is also okay, I recommend this company to everyone who wants a trouble-free car rental, next year I will take the car here. Thanks for the good work and good mood.Vladimir
Toyota Yaris in Montenegro
Everything was ok, no questions asked. Thanks!
Peugeot 308cc in Montenegro
Everything was great! The car was delivered directly to the hotel on time by very pleasant company employees, even faster than agreed at no extra charge. The car was clean, everything worked perfectly!
Why travellers choose TakeCars
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Free hotel delivery across the bay
The car is brought to your door in Herceg Novi, Igalo, Meljine, Zelenika or Kumbor — no run to a town-centre office.
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No-deposit options on the listing page
Selected cars in Herceg Novi carry a tariff with zero excess on the body, so you don't have to freeze a deposit on a card.
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Real reviews on the specific car
Not just an overall supplier rating, but feedback from guests who hired the very same Octavia or Yaris in Herceg Novi.
Parking, headlights, bay road
Parking in season
The town climbs a steep hillside, parking is limited, and in July and August spaces are scarce — even hotel guests head out at dawn to secure their spot. The most reliable option is a hotel with its own car park; check before booking. Paid lots along the seafront run €1–1.50 per hour.
A guest staying near Forte Mare spent 45 minutes circling for a space on his second morning. After that he left the car at the hotel lot in Igalo and took a €6 taxi each way — cheaper than the time lost.
Dipped headlights, year-round
Dipped headlights must be on at all times, day and night, summer and winter. Most modern hire cars handle this automatically, but on older models — including some Yaris-class economy cars — check before you set off. The fine starts at €30.
The bay road
The coastal road around the bay is widely regarded as the narrowest stretch in the country: hairpins, oncoming buses, frequent slow patches. For trips between Herceg Novi, Tivat and Kotor, the Kamenari–Lepetane ferry is €4.50 well spent — it saves up to an hour and considerable stress.
Frequent Questions
Tivat is closer and avoids the border — 21–23 km, 40–60 minutes via the Kamenari–Lepetane ferry (€4.50). Dubrovnik is further out at 50–60 km, an hour in good traffic and up to 1.5 hours with the Debeli Brijeg border in summer. Tivat wins on logistics; Dubrovnik often wins on flight choice and price.
Yes, but it's two different scenarios. Either hire in Croatia and drive across the border (cross-border on a Croatian car is expensive). Or take a transfer or taxi to Herceg Novi (€30–50) and pick up the car there. The second is usually better value.
Debeli Brijeg queues for 30 minutes to 1.5 hours during the day in July and August. The clearest windows are before 8am and after 7pm. Allow extra time for the return into Montenegro: officials check the rental papers and the Green Card. In winter the crossing takes 5–10 minutes.
Vehicle access in the historic core is restricted. The car goes in the paid lots along the seafront (€1–1.50 per hour) or the hotel's own car park. From July onwards there are no spaces by mid-morning — a hotel reservation with parking is essential. For the climb up to the fortresses, taxis at €5–8 are the easier choice.
A single procedure at the Dr Simo Milošević Institute costs €20–30; half-day packages start at €60. Igalo is 5 minutes by car from Herceg Novi, or 30–40 minutes' walk along the Pet Danica promenade. The institute has its own car park. Book one or two days ahead.
Forte Mare and Kanli Kula are walking distance from the centre, with about 85 metres of climb between them. Španjola sits on the hill above town: 30–40 minutes uphill on foot, 10 minutes by car, or €5–8 by taxi. Parking up at Španjola is tight — arrive before 10am or after 6pm.
Pet Danica is a 6–7 km pedestrian seafront from Igalo through Herceg Novi to Meljine — the longest coastal promenade in Montenegro. Roadside parking along it is paid, €1–1.50 per hour. In summer it's easier to park in Meljine and walk back into town along the water.
Take the Kamenari–Lepetane ferry, then 25 minutes to Žanjic beach, with Mirište right next door. The roads are narrow and partly unpaved. Beach car parks cost €5–10 a day with limited capacity — arrive before 11am. A 4×4 isn't needed, but a low ride height should be cautious.
About 50–60 km, an hour on the road plus the border. Without a Croatian queue, around 1h15 in total. With a July–August queue, closer to two hours. The Old Town in Dubrovnik is pedestrianised — leave the car at the Pile or Ilijina Glavica car parks at €5–7 per hour. Drive back after 7pm.
Beaches in Herceg Novi are pebble or concrete platforms along Pet Danica. The only sandy beach is in Igalo, in front of the former Tito Villa. For a gentle sandy entry with children, drive across to the Luštica peninsula — Mirište and Žanjic — or further south towards Budva. Swimming in town is fine, with ladders into the water.
Early February, usually in the first half of the month. It's the town's main event: street processions, concerts, tastings. Parking in the centre fills early on festival days — leave the car in Igalo or Zelenika and walk in along Pet Danica.
Technically yes, but it's expensive: €90–150 one-way fee plus the Croatian cross-border supplement and a Green Card. With some suppliers a Dubrovnik one-way is restricted to particular classes. Usually it's cheaper to return the car in Herceg Novi and reach Dubrovnik by taxi or coach.
The ferry, almost always: €4.50, a 10-minute crossing, with 15–20 minutes of waiting. The coastal road around the bay is longer, narrow, with a constant flow of oncoming traffic on hairpins — locals consider it the most demanding stretch in the country. The ferry from Herceg Novi to Tivat takes 40–60 minutes; the road well over an hour.
The Blue Cave (Plava Špilja) sits on the Luštica peninsula. The car won't help: access is by boat from Mirište, Žanjic or directly from Herceg Novi (€15–25 per trip, 1–2 hours). Park at a beach lot or in the marina. The colour is most vivid in the morning, when the light angle hits the water just right.
Yes — dipped headlights have to be on at all times, day or night, summer or winter. Most modern hire cars do this automatically, but check before setting off, especially on older models. The fine starts at €30, and to a supplier it reads as an inattentive driver.