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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
$77
1 night at 3-star hotel
Budva in November
Estimated hotel price
$77
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 New York and takes around 10h 20m.

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 ADDCAR RENTAL and Wheego, among others, in Podgorica.

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 New York and takes around 10h 20m.

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 ADDCAR RENTAL and Wheego, among others, in Podgorica.

Airports near Budva

TGDPodgorica Golubovci
TIVTivat

Airlines serving Budva

Lufthansa
Good (8,036 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,021 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,408 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,964 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,222 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,595 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (922 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,581 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,804 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,198 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,444 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,239 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,393 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,903 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (642 reviews)
Air Serbia
Good (229 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (293 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (412 reviews)
Norwegian
Good (249 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 Boutique Hotel Arka, Budva offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $67 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $273 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Budva

Most booked hotels in Budva

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Regent Porto Montenegro
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, 1121 reviews)
$352+
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Avala Resort & Villas
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 2414 reviews)
$224+
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Hyatt Regency Kotor Bay Resort
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, 1524 reviews)
$323+
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Huma Kotor Bay Hotel And Villas
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1588 reviews)
$254+
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Royal Blue Resort & Residences
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, 836 reviews)
$186+
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Iberostar Bellevue
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1773 reviews)
$309+
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Renting a car in Budva

Renting a car in Budva costs $42 per day, on average, or $210 if you want to rent if for 5 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 18% more expensive than at Tivat.

Expect to pay $7.27 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 $87.22 and $116.29. The most frequently booked car type in Budva is Economy (Fiat Panda or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Dacia Duster or similar) are, on average, 73% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Budva costs $42 per day, on average, or $210 if you want to rent if for 5 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 18% more expensive than at Tivat.

Expect to pay $7.27 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 $87.22 and $116.29. The most frequently booked car type in Budva is Economy (Fiat Panda or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Dacia Duster or similar) are, on average, 73% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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