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 January
Estimated hotel price
$99
1 night at 3-star hotel
Budva in January
Estimated hotel price
$99
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 13h 25m.

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 13h 25m.

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 (8,177 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,148 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,464 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,023 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,267 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,632 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (951 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,736 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,641 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,916 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,212 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,498 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,308 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,452 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,920 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (634 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (299 reviews)
Air Serbia
Good (233 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (428 reviews)
Norwegian
Good (255 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 Budva, Budva offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $69 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $308 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Budva

Most booked hotels in Budva

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The Chedi Lustica Bay
5 stars
Excellent (9.4, 609 reviews)
$448+
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Siro Porto Montenegro
5 stars
Excellent (9.4, 139 reviews)
$209+
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Avala Resort & Villas
4 stars
Excellent (9, 2497 reviews)
$184+
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Huma Kotor Bay Hotel And Villas
5 stars
Excellent (9, 1659 reviews)
$270+
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Hotel Bracera
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1833 reviews)
$206+
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Meridian Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1073 reviews)
$113+
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Renting a car in Budva

Renting a car in Budva costs $48 per day, on average, or $239 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 35% cheaper than airport locations in Budva.

Expect to pay $7.65 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 $91.76 and $122.34. 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, 82% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Budva costs $48 per day, on average, or $239 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 35% cheaper than airport locations in Budva.

Expect to pay $7.65 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 $91.76 and $122.34. 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, 82% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Car rental agencies in Budva

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