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Car hire in Rafailovići is the smart way to settle into a small fishing village on the southern flank of the Budva Riviera, with its own marina and one of the best dining seafronts on the coast. The main Bečići beach sits 200 metres on foot; Budva Old Town is a 30-minute walk along the water through the Zavala pedestrian tunnel.
Most guests arrive looking for the quieter way into the Budva Riviera. Everything you need is here, without the round-the-clock seafront traffic of Budva itself.
Without a car the village works for the village alone: the beach, dinner on the seafront, a boat to Sveti Stefan. For radial trips — Kotor, Lovćen, Lake Skadar, Albania — a car is essential. Narrow streets and the steep hillside add parking constraints, so accommodation with its own car park costs more here, but takes most of the daily worry off your plate.
What sets Rafailovići apart
The 220 m beach plus Bečići next door
Rafailovići's own beach runs 220 metres of fine pebbles, and it's quiet. Two minutes' walk away is the long Bečići beach — awarded in 1936 the title of most beautiful natural beach in Europe. As a base it's perfect: no village-side bustle, but the full beach potential of the Riviera within a stroll.
First-time visitors usually work it out after the first morning: swim at Bečići, walk back to Rafailovići for dinner. The rented car stays parked at the apartment all day.
A marina and boats to Sveti Stefan
The small but functional marina takes private yachts and speedboats. In summer, scheduled passenger boats leave every 30 minutes for Sveti Stefan, Queens Beach and Budva. A handy alternative to the car for short beach days.
A dining reputation
Rafailovići holds its own as a dining destination on the southern Riviera. Tri Ribara ("Three Fishermen") on the seafront is a fresh-fish institution, and Trattoria Tulip turns out refined Mediterranean cooking. Tables go a day or two ahead in season.
A summer dinner at Tri Ribara pulls people in from Budva and even from Tivat. If you're staying in Rafailovići, walk down without a booking — by 22:00 the second seating starts to clear.
Toyota Yaris in Montenegro
Everything was great!!!
Mercedes-Benz A180 cdi in Montenegro
the car was replaced by another. I paid the lease with full coverage, but they didn't give me an insurance policy. so I'm not sure if there was hull insurance on that car or not.
Toyota Yaris in Montenegro
Everthing went well. Communication with them was easy via watsapp and phone in english.
Audi Q3 in Montenegro
Excellent. The checkout is simple and straightforward, the machine is satisfactory, the company is reliable.
BMW 116d in Montenegro
The rental went great, flexible terms, comfortable pick up and drop off in different cities of Czech Republic. No scratches, chips or anything else was invented by the renter when handing over the car. The car is almost new and in excellent condition.
Renault Clio 4 in Montenegro
Took my car here several times. They work well, they can deliver and pick up the car at any place and at any time by agreement. Cars are clean inside and out. I recommend
Citroen C4 Cactus in Montenegro
Rented this car in October 2022. The provided car was in good technical condition, no complaints. Salon Auto was clean, comfortable, without foreign odors. Built-in GPS-navigator justified the money spent. Ideal value for money. I would like to mention the landlord Nikola, who provided impeccable support 24/7. Registration of the necessary documents (including for traveling abroad), transfer and acceptance of the car took the minimum time. I recommend the car park of the lessor Nikola to everyone. Next time I will use only his car rental services.
Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabrio in Montenegro
Special thanks to the local landlord for their 24/7 support. In case of a small problem with closing the roof, we HAVE ARRIVED from Budva in 20 minutes in Kotor in 20 minutes and showed / repaired everything (earlier, when renting a car from other companies, I learned the way to the only car service in Kotor and its mode of operation). The landlord speaks excellent Russian. The car is clean and in very good condition. We are very pleased with the rental and plan to use the services of this particular company on our next visit to Montenegro. Thank you dear friends!
Toyota Yaris in Montenegro
Hello! Everything went ok! Satisfied, but there is one hitch. On the site, I ordered a 19 year Toyota Yaris, and they gave me a 16 year Skoda rapid. There were small dents and scratches on the car.
Mini Cooper S in Montenegro
In general, everything was good, we liked it, although the steering wheel shook when braking, this is a sign of deformation of the brake discs. And the car also showed that the scheduled maintenance was overdue, which was a little annoying
Renault Fluence in Montenegro
There are no remarks, went to the mountains on the serpentine - the car on the top came out very easily, on the road is very maneuverable, on the serpentine normal razizdesya with other cars.
Audi A3 Cabrio in Montenegro
We’ve got a perfect service during our stay in Montenegro. Thank you 🙏
Mercedes-Benz B-Class in Montenegro
Very good
Where to drive from Rafailovići
Layered Rocks and the Zavala tunnel
Six minutes on foot from the centre stands the Layered Rocks of Rafailovići — a striated coastal rock formation that photographs best in morning light. The same coastal path runs onwards to Budva — 30 minutes through the Zavala pedestrian tunnel.
Morning coffee in Budva and back along the seafront via the tunnel is the local ritual. The car isn't part of it — it waits at the apartment for the day's actual drive.
Sveti Stefan, Pržno, Petrovac
The southern coast begins right behind Rafailovići. Sveti Stefan is 5–10 minutes (3–4 km), Pržno the same, Petrovac about 20 minutes. The islet at Sveti Stefan is closed to outside visitors, but the road shot and the public beach below earn the stop.
Kotor, Lovćen, Lake Skadar
For a full day out: Kotor at 45 minutes to an hour, the Lovćen serpentine from Kotor (25 hairpins), Lake Skadar via the Sozina tunnel at 1.5 hours. Each requires a car and an early start. The Sozina toll is roughly €3.50 each way.
A family heading for Lovćen left Rafailovići at 7:30 and was on the first switchback by 9:30. The same drive two hours later took them an extra forty minutes through the Tivat bottleneck.
Why travellers choose TakeCars in Rafailovići
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Delivery across the southern Riviera
The car is brought to your door in Rafailovići, Bečići, Pržno or Sveti Stefan — no run to a Tivat or Budva office.
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No-deposit options on the listing page
Selected cars in Rafailovići 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 Rafailovići.
Parking and narrow streets
The terrain is the main constraint
The village climbs a steep hillside, and the room for cars is physically limited. Access streets are narrow, with not every passing point wide enough for two cars. The trade-off: apartments and villas higher up almost always get a sea view, which is generous compensation for the parking inconvenience.
Beach and restaurant parking
Paid lots along the Adriatic road run €1–2 per hour. The southern lots near Rafailovići fill first because of the restaurant cluster on the seafront — Tri Ribara, Trattoria Tulip and the rest hold demand from lunch through late evening.
Heading to Tri Ribara or Trattoria Tulip without a booking? Arrive before 19:00 or after 22:00 — otherwise you'll be parking in Bečići and walking the 5–7 minutes back along the seafront.
Accommodation with parking
In Rafailovići this is the deciding factor. Most apartments and villas offer one space per flat, but it's sometimes booked or charged separately. Confirm at check-in: several complexes moved to paid guest parking at €5–10 per night.