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What to do
Where to eat
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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Where to Eat in Budva

If you’re looking for affordable options, Dukley Seafront (31 Jadranski put) and Escape Beach & Restaurant By Nikki Beach (7 Jadranski put) are great picks.

When to visit Budva

Budva in November
Estimated hotel price
$42
1 night at 3-star hotel
Budva in November
Estimated hotel price
$42
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 GREEN MOTION and Budget, 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 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 GREEN MOTION and Budget, 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

TGDPodgorica Golubovci
TIVTivat

Airlines serving Budva

Lufthansa
Good (7,076 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,598 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,810 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,451 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (792 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,238 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,576 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,364 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,071 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,208 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (975 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,074 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,804 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (276 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (622 reviews)
Norwegian
Good (228 reviews)
Air Serbia
Good (195 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (345 reviews)
airBaltic
Good (178 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,163 reviews)
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Where to stay in Budva

Average rates range from around $59 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $254 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 (9.4, 1044 reviews)
$263+
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Hyatt Regency Kotor Bay Resort
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, 1332 reviews)
$200+
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Splendid Conference & Spa Resort
5 stars
Excellent (9, 2333 reviews)
$187+
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Avala Resort & Villas
4 stars
Excellent (9, 2293 reviews)
$178+
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Hotel Monte Cristo
4 stars
Excellent (9, 1406 reviews)
$197+
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Huma Kotor Bay Hotel And Villas
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1297 reviews)
$135+
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Renting a car in Budva

Renting a car in Budva costs $29 per day, on average, or $145 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 3% cheaper than airport locations in Budva.

Expect to pay $5.87 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 $70.41 and $93.88. The most frequently booked car type in Budva is Mini (Hyundai i10 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Dacia Sandero or similar) are, on average, 63% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Budva costs $29 per day, on average, or $145 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 3% cheaper than airport locations in Budva.

Expect to pay $5.87 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 $70.41 and $93.88. The most frequently booked car type in Budva is Mini (Hyundai i10 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Dacia Sandero or similar) are, on average, 63% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Car rental agencies in Budva

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