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RENT A CAR IN MONTENEGRO
Montenegro is a small Balkan country (the narrow coastal zone is no more than 300 kilometers), which became independent in 2006. This small country soon became the center of attraction for rich and famous travellers, so that the locals started referring to it as the "Monte Carlo" of the Balkans. Montenegro's southwest coastline offers you a unique opportunity to swim in the Adriatic Sea. Montenegro, meaning Black Mountain, borders Croatia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Serbia and Albania. No wonder that only within a few years it became a top destination for holidays. Drive along the unique landscapes; experience the endless sandy beaches with emerald waters, the gorges with the lush mountainside. Rent a car to enjoy Montenegro at your own pace. Globocars.com suggests countless options to hire a car at cheap prices.
Montenegro has 2 international airports in Podgorica and Tivat. Podgorica is Montenegro's capital city, built on the confluence of the rivers Moraca and Ribnica. The Airport is located 11 kilometers away from the capital and every day there are regular flights from several European and global destinations. Tivat Airport is the ideal choice to get here by plane and visit the Montenegrin coast. Tivat is only 20 kilometres away from Budva (the tourist metropolis of Montenegro) and less than 10 kilometres from Kotor. Daily flights arrive from various European destinations, plus charter flights during peak season. Book your vehicle via Globocars.com now and start your holidays at Montenegro.
All coastal areas of Montenegro have parking services where you can leave the car. In Budva region there is one main parking area and a few smaller parking places around the resort (Budva, Becici, Sveti Stefan, and Petrovac). In the Municipality of Budva there are seven parking spaces with total capacity of 1,300 vehicle seats. In the Kotor district the public parking area operates 24/7. If you plan to use the parking facilities, don't forget to pay for parking lot, otherwise the tow truck will remove your car and you will have to pay a fine of 90 euro in order to retrieve it. The parking ticket costs EUR 0.50 to EUR 1.20 per hour. The car parking areas in Petrovac are seasonal.
In order to rent a car and drive in Montenegro, you should present upon pick up your passport (ID card with Latin characters is not enough for Europeans), valid driving license, and international driving license plus to be over 18 years old. Roads in Montenegro do not have tolls, except for Sozina tunnel between Lake Skadar and the sea. The EU citizens do not need a visa. Montenegro's official currency is euro.
Start your road trip from the Montenegrin seaside. First stop at Sveti Stefan (Saint Stephen), a tiny island connected to the mainland by a narrow strip of land. It has been converted to a stylist five star tourist complex, composed of independent stone houses with tiled roofs. Next stop: Budva, where you will be enchanted by the sandy beaches. At the marina you will see luxury yachts parked. From this point starts Slovenska Obala, the pedestrian street that takes you to the old town. From Budva's port a boat departs frequently to Hawaii beach and St. Nikola's island.
Drive north to reach the Boca Bay and Kotor. Kotor is built at the foothill of Mount Lovcen and is surrounded by walls dated since the 15th century, a unique UNESCO World Heritage. Stroll around the medieval town, (Stari Grad). Visit the Clock Tower, dated from the early 17th century which proudly stands out at the Arms Square. Don't miss the Cathedral of Saint Tryphon, the Maritime Museum and the St. Luke and St. Nicholas churches. Sip an aperol spritz at the Boca Bay, the unique Mediterranean fjord. You will be impressed by the wild beauty of the landscape. Seeing it, one feels as if they have discovered Norway in the middle of the Adriatic Sea! We suggest an overnight stay at Perast, a coastal town just a few kilometers away from Kotor, to admire the Venetian style mansions dated from the 16th century. Perast, despite its small size, has seventeen palaces, sixteen churches, and the Maritime Museum to exhibit the glorious past of this small city.
Do not forget to visit the two islands opposite Perast. Leave your car at one of the two parking areas and head to the port. Gospa Qd Skrpjela Island is artificial and hosts the Virgin of the Rocks. It is said that it was gradually created from rocks brought and placed by seafarers. The.Svati Djordje Island hosts a serene monastery, surrounded by cypresses. One day cruises also depart from Kotor.
Discover Montenegro, Kotor, Budva and Perast at your ease. Rent a car via Globocars.com and enjoy your vacations at the notorious Montenegro!
