Campervan rental in Montenegro
Campers available for your dates
Campervan prices and seasons
Campers on localcars.me start from €90 a day for a week's hire, and most cost €80–150 a day. Owners price by season, so the same van usually costs less in June or September than in August. The price on each card is always the full total for your dates — no booking fee is added later.
| Season | Months | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| Low | October – May | Lowest prices and empty roads. Many coastal campsites close from November to April, and roads above 1,500 m can have snow. |
| Shoulder | June, September | Warm sea, every campsite open, prices between low and peak. The best balance for most trips. |
| Peak | July – August | Highest prices and full campsites on the coast. Book several weeks ahead and expect slow traffic around Budva. |
The deposit and insurance excess are set by each owner and shown before you send your request.
Why Montenegro works so well by camper
Sea and mountains in one day
Budva to Žabljak is about three hours. Swim in the Bay of Kotor in the morning, sleep in mountain air at 1,450 m.
Short distances
The whole country is under 14,000 km². In a week you can see the coast, Lake Skadar and Durmitor without rushing.
Season from May to October
June and September are the sweet spot: warm sea, fewer crowds and easier campsite spots than in July and August.
A host who knows the terrain
The owner hands over the keys along with tips on campsites, viewpoints and roads wide enough for your vehicle.
Seven days by camper: a loop that works
Start at Tivat airport, head south to the Albanian border, then over Lake Skadar and north to Durmitor. Driving times are indicative — add 20–30% for a camper compared with a car.
- Day 1
Tivat → Kotor
≈ 20 minPick up the camper, stock up on groceries and spend the first night at a campsite in the bay. Explore Kotor old town on foot — central parking is not camper-friendly.
- Day 2
Perast and Luštica
≈ 1 hMorning in Perast, then the Lepetane–Kamenari ferry or the coast road to the quieter coves of the Luštica peninsula.
- Day 3
Budva → Petrovac → Buljarica
≈ 1 hThe viewpoint above Sveti Stefan, lunch in Petrovac and a night in Buljarica, which has campsites and plenty of space.
- Day 4
Bar → Ulcinj → Ada Bojana
≈ 1 h 15 minOld Bar and its ancient olive tree, then Velika Plaža — 13 km of sand and the southernmost point of the country.
- Day 5
Lake Skadar (Virpazar)
≈ 1 h 15 minVia Bar and the Sozina tunnel to Virpazar. A boat ride through the water lilies and grilled fish for lunch.
- Day 6
Podgorica → Kolašin → Žabljak
≈ 3 hThe motorway to Mateševo, then via Mojkovac and the Đurđevića Tara bridge up to Žabljak.
- Day 7
Durmitor and back
≈ 3 h 30 min to TivatBlack Lake in the morning, then back to the coast via Nikšić. If the weather allows, drive part of the Durmitor Ring.
Roads: what to watch out for with a camper
Most main roads are perfectly fine for a camper. A few stretches are narrow and steep — better to know in advance.
Kotor–Lovćen serpentine
25 hairpins on a narrow road. With a long camper, go via Budva and Cetinje instead.
Lepetane–Kamenari ferry
Takes campers, runs often and saves the drive around the bay. Expect queues around midday in summer.
Durmitor Ring
Stunning but narrow, with a pass at around 1,900 m. Drive it in daylight only and check your vehicle's size with the owner.
Water and waste
Roadside service points are rare. Campsites are the main place for water, power and toilet emptying.
What to check at pick-up
- Height, length and weight — a standard car licence (B) covers campers up to 3.5 t
- Water, gas and the leisure battery charge
- How to empty the cassette toilet and where the grey-water valve is
- What the insurance covers and the excess amount
- Whether you may leave the country, and for which countries
- Photos of the vehicle from every side before you leave
Plan your campervan trip
Campervan or motorhome?
A van conversion has a bed, a small kitchen and often a pop-up roof. At under 5 m it parks in a normal space, handles the narrow coast roads and drives like a large car — ideal for two.
A motorhome adds a toilet, a shower and fixed beds for four or more, but at 6–7 m old towns, Kotor's car parks and the Durmitor Ring take more planning.
Flying in
Tivat (TIV) is 20 minutes from Kotor and suits a coast-first trip. Podgorica (TGD) is better for a route that starts at Lake Skadar or heads straight north to Durmitor.
Many owners hand the camper over at the airport; the booking shows whether they do and what it costs. If you fly into Dubrovnik, the Montenegrin border is about half an hour away, but you still collect the camper in Montenegro.
Where to sleep
Wild camping is officially not allowed in Montenegro, and national parks — Durmitor, Lovćen, Lake Skadar, Biogradska Gora and Prokletije — are the strictest about it.
Plan your nights at campsites: on the coast around the Bay of Kotor, Sutomore, Buljarica and Ulcinj, inland around Virpazar, Žabljak and the Tara river. Small farm stays (agroturizam) often welcome campers too.
Places campers love to stop
Does your camper sit idle half the year?
Private camper owners list on localcars.me for free. You set seasonal prices, the calendar and your terms — guests contact you directly.
- No monthly fee and no commission
- Every booking notified on Telegram and email
- An availability calendar you control
Camper rental questions
What driving licence do I need for a camper?
A standard car licence (category B) covers campers and motorhomes up to 3.5 t gross weight. Heavier vehicles require C1. The weight is in the registration papers — ask the owner before booking.
Can I sleep anywhere in nature?
No. Camping outside registered campsites is not allowed and can be fined. There are campsites on the coast, around Lake Skadar and in Durmitor, and owners usually share their own trusted spots.
How much does a camper cost?
Usually €80–150 a day, depending on the vehicle and season — July and August are the most expensive. On this page you see the exact total price for your dates, with no booking fees added later.
Can I take the camper to Croatia, Bosnia or Albania?
Often yes, but it is the owner's decision. Before you go, confirm that cross-border travel is allowed and that the green card covers your countries. Kosovo is not in the green card system, so separate insurance is bought at the border.
Where do I pick up the camper?
At the owner's location, and many also offer pick-up at Tivat or Podgorica airport or delivery to your address. The place and any delivery fee are shown in the booking.
Do I pay in advance?
Not through localcars.me. The owner confirms your booking, and you settle payment and deposit directly at pick-up.
Can I bring my dog?
Some owners allow pets, some don't. Mention it in the booking note and wait for confirmation.
Do I need an International Driving Permit?
A licence in Latin script — from the EU, UK, US, Canada, Australia and most other countries — is accepted on its own. If your licence is in another script, carry an International Driving Permit together with it.
What is the minimum age to rent a camper?
Each owner sets it, usually 21 with at least two years of driving, and some accept younger drivers. The requirement is shown on every camper before you book.
Are there tolls in Montenegro?
Only two: the Sozina tunnel between Lake Skadar and the coast, and the motorway from Podgorica (Smokovac) to Mateševo on the way north. Campers pay a higher category than cars. You can pay in euros or by card.
Is a campervan trip worth it outside July and August?
May, June, September and early October are the best months: the sea is warm from June, campsites are open and quiet, and prices are lower. From November to April many coastal campsites close and mountain roads can have snow.