Introduction
What to do
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Budva travel guide

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You're Going to Love Budva

With a population of 18,000, Budva is the largest city in Budva, Montenegro by the number of inhabitants. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Budva has to offer.

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When to visit Budva

Budva in November
Estimated hotel price
$33
1 night at 3-star hotel
Budva in November
Estimated hotel price
$33
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Budva

Plane

When flying to Budva, you’ll arrive at Tivat (TIV), which is located 10 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Budva from the United States departs from Chicago and takes around 14h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Budva is to pick up a car rental from Podgorica, which is about 24 miles from Budva. You’ll find branches of Budget and Sixt, among others, in Podgorica.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Budva Zavala, located 1.0 mile from downtown Budva. Budva Central Bus Station is also a commonly used station, and is 0.3 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Budva, you’ll arrive at Tivat (TIV), which is located 10 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Budva from the United States departs from Chicago and takes around 14h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Budva is to pick up a car rental from Podgorica, which is about 24 miles from Budva. You’ll find branches of Budget and Sixt, among others, in Podgorica.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Budva Zavala, located 1.0 mile from downtown Budva. Budva Central Bus Station is also a commonly used station, and is 0.3 miles from the city center.

Airports near Budva

Airlines serving Budva

Lufthansa
Good (7,558 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,031 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,779 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,007 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,402 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,661 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,484 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (864 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,285 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,561 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,133 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,188 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,081 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,841 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (635 reviews)
Air Serbia
Good (207 reviews)
airBaltic
Good (180 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (374 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (281 reviews)
Norwegian
Good (238 reviews)
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Where to stay in Budva

From 5-star hotels such as the Splendid Conference & Spa Resort to great affordable options like the Arka Rooms&Apartments, Budva offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $63 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $178 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Budva

Most booked hotels in Budva

Vivid Blue Serenity Resort
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, 819 reviews)
$89+
Regent Porto Montenegro
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, 1098 reviews)
$179+
Splendid Conference & Spa Resort
5 stars
Excellent (9, 2529 reviews)
$117+
Avala Resort & Villas
4 stars
Excellent (9, 2384 reviews)
$142+
Hyatt Regency Kotor Bay Resort
5 stars
Excellent (9, 1457 reviews)
$153+
Hotel Monte Cristo
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1518 reviews)
$142+

Renting a car in Budva

Renting a car in Budva costs $12 per day, on average, or $58 if you want to rent if for 5 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 87% cheaper than airport locations in Budva.

Expect to pay $6.13 per gallon in Budva (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $73.59 and $98.12. Economy (Class Economy Car or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Budva, while also 73% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Budva costs $12 per day, on average, or $58 if you want to rent if for 5 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 87% cheaper than airport locations in Budva.

Expect to pay $6.13 per gallon in Budva (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $73.59 and $98.12. Economy (Class Economy Car or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Budva, while also 73% cheaper than other types, on average.

Car rental agencies in Budva

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