Find your perfect hire car in Montenegro
With Avis Car Rental, you can explore Montenegro easily and conveniently with the freedom to experience all that this stunning country has to offer.
It's one of the smallest countries in Europe but Montenegro is fast becoming one of the continent’s most searched-for holiday destinations famous for the natural beauty of its Adriatic coastline, its historic walled towns and mountainous scenery combined with a relaxed, friendly vibe.
You’ll find renting and collecting a hire car with Avis in Montenegro is fast and easy, meaning you can spend more time enjoying Montenegro from the comfort of your perfect rental vehicle. If you want to travel across the country to another European destination you can select our one-way car hire option giving you total freedom to shape your trip.
Whether you are travelling to Montenegro for business or leisure, our friendly, efficient Avis teams are ready to provide the perfect rental car for your trip. Book direct with Avis and you’ll benefit from flexible bookings with free cancellation, a fleet of quality rental vehicles and speedy collection to get you on the road plus we’ve a free loyalty programme with a host of travel benefits you’ll love.
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Where to find us
Our car rental offices in Montenegro are located across the country offering a fast, efficient check-in and drop off to make your onward journey as smooth as possible. You can rent a car Montenegro at the country’s airports Tivat Airport and Podgorica Airport, as well as from the capital Podgorica and one of our offices in the destination cities of Budva and Tivat. However you travel to Montenegro, you’ll be within easy reach of one of our car hire offices with our friendly Avis team ready to help you.
Tips for driving in Montenegro
Hiring a car is a popular and easy way to explore Montenegro. The country has a good, well-maintained road network and has a warm, Mediterranean climate on the coast and in winter an Alpine climate in the mountainous areas inland.
Be aware that in Montenegro and across mainland Europe, you’ll be driving on the right-hand side of the road. Some key road rules in Montenegro include that cars must keep headlights lit throughout the day. This is applicable all year round. Mobile phones can only be used as a built-in audio device. It is forbidden to use headphones or earbuds.
The official speed limits in Montenegro for a car are as follows:
Urban areas – 50 KMH unless otherwise stated
Highways – 80 KMH unless stated on local signs.
Motorways – 100kmh.
Montenegro car rental FAQs
What are the age requirements for hiring a rental car in Montenegro?
The minimum age to rent a car in Montenegro is 20. Age restrictions also vary by vehicle and some selected car groups are not available to drivers under the age of 25.
There is currently no maximum age for hiring a rental car, so long as you have had a full, valid, licence for at least 1 year. Some additional steps may be required for those who are over the age of 75 on the date of the scheduled return.
What documents do I need to hire a car in Montenegro?
To hire a car in Montenegro, you just need to bring your:
- Driving licence
- Credit card (if it's a high value vehicle two payment cards must be provided, one of which needs to be a credit card),
- Proof of any discount (such as a frequent flyer or Avis Preferred card),
- Photo ID for international rentals (such as a passport or driving licence)
Can I pick up my rental car in Montenegro and return it to another location?
One-way car rental with Avis makes it easy to go from A to B without driving full circle. That means you can collect your Avis hire car from one of our locations in Montenegro and then return it to an Avis office in another country. Many of our offices offer a 24-hour drop-off facility, which makes a one-way car hire hassle-free and very user-friendly. Simply check out our many available one-way journeys and start planning your route. When you are ready to book, just specify your destination in the booking panel and we will arrange it for you.
Is it worth hiring a car in Montenegro?
While many parts of coastal Montenegro are easy to get around on public transport via the country’s bus network, if you want to travel inland, it is worth hiring a car to explore. Renting a car from one of our Avis locations in Montenegro gives you the freedom and flexibility to enjoy independent travel. A hire car enables you to follow your own timetable, to divert off the main routes and stop off along the way. You might also want to explore further afield while you are in this part of Europe and even plan a road trip across the Balkans.
What is parking like in Montenegro?
There is a good mix of free and paid-for parking in the urban areas of Montenegro. Be aware that in peak season, parking in popular destinations like Kotor and Budva along with other towns and cities on the Adriatic coast, can be in high demand so you are advised to plan your trip in advance and research opportunities to park just outside the main centres.
Things to do in Montenegro
Montenegro lies in Southeastern Europe and is one of the 11 Balkan countries on the Balkan Peninsula so it’s the ideal starting point for a Balkans road trip.
Expect stunning coastal highways and winding mountain roads as you drive through this breathtaking country – Montenegro has some of the most stunning drives in Europe.
Must see locations in the country include coastal towns like Budva and Kotor.
For an unforgettable drive across Montenegro don’t miss the Bay of Kotor Road, known for its winding, cliff-edge route along the sparkling blue Adriatic. Or head inland and drive the Durmitor Ring, a route through the Durmitor National Park and the Piva Nature Park in the north of the country.