Rent a car at Tivat Airport
Vehicles available near Tivat Airport
Skoda Citi go2018
Volkswagen Polo2013
Volkswagen Up!2013
Ford Ka +2017
Citroën C-Élysée2017
Citroën C32020
Tivat Airport (TIV) — Montenegro's second-largest airport and the main gateway to the coast. Rent a car directly at the airport and head to Kotor, Budva, or Sveti Stefan in minutes.
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How much does car rental cost in Tivat Airport by season
Daily prices for a 7-day rental, calculated from the price lists of every company on localcars.me. Shorter rentals cost more per day, longer ones less.
| Period | Cheapest | Typical | Cars |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter (January) | €25/day | €44/day | 19 |
| Spring (May) | €25/day | €47/day | 19 |
| Peak season (July) | €35/day | €47/day | 19 |
| Late summer (September) | €35/day | €47/day | 19 |
“Typical” is the median of all offers. Updated hourly.
Tivat Airport: where the coast has the most offers
Tivat (TIV) is the main airport for Budva, Kotor and Herceg Novi, so more companies offer cars here than anywhere else on the coast. Local companies on localcars.me hand over at the terminal exit or in the car park — no desk queue. In summer the car park in front of the terminal is full, so a face-to-face hand-over is the quickest way to get going.
Compare the total, not just the daily rate: some companies charge for airport pick-up and some don't. localcars.me shows this before you book.
Tivat's season and booking ahead
Tivat Airport is busiest from May to September, when most charter and low-cost flights arrive. Automatics, family cars and 7-seaters sell out first in summer — if you need one, book at least 3–4 weeks ahead. The rest of the year there's more choice and lower prices, as the table above shows.
Driving & car rental in Montenegro — a practical guide
Everything a visitor should know before picking up a car: fuel, parking, tolls, traffic rules, fines, border crossing and emergency numbers.
Fuel
Petrol and diesel cost about €1.50–1.65 per litre (2026). Filling stations are common along the coast and main road, many open 24/7. LPG (auto-gas) is available in larger towns. Tip: fill up before heading north (Durmitor, Žabljak), where stations are sparser.
Parking
In coastal towns (Budva, Kotor, Tivat, Bar) parking is zoned — around €0.50–1 per hour, paid at a machine or by SMS. Old town cores are pedestrian zones; use the public car parks at the entrance. In summer, plan parking ahead as centres get packed.
Tolls & tunnels
Montenegro has no classic motorway tolls except the Sozina tunnel (between Podgorica and Sutomore/Bar) — about €2.50 for a car. The new Smokovac–Mateševo motorway section is currently free. All other roads are toll-free.
Traffic rules
Speed limits: 50 km/h in towns, 80 km/h on open roads, up to 100 km/h on the motorway. Dipped headlights are mandatory even during the day. Seatbelts are required for everyone. Blood alcohol limit is 0.03% — effectively, drive sober. Phone hands-free only.
Fines & police
Police radar is common on the coastal main road and at town entrances. Fines are usually paid on the spot and range from about €40 to several hundred euros for serious offences. Drive defensively — the coastal road is winding.
Borders & emergency numbers
To cross into Croatia, Albania or Bosnia you need the company's permission and a Green Card (insurance) — arrange it when booking. Emergency numbers: 112 (general), 122 (police), 124 (ambulance), 19807 (road assistance — AMSCG).