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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
$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 16 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Budva from the United States departs from New York and takes around 14h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Budva is to pick up a car rental from Podgorica, which is about 38 km from Budva. You’ll find branches of Budget and Sixt, among others, in Podgorica.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Budva Zavala, located 1.6 km from downtown Budva. Budva Central Bus Station is also a commonly used station, and is 0.4 km from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Budva, you’ll arrive at Tivat (TIV), which is located 16 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Budva from the United States departs from New York and takes around 14h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Budva is to pick up a car rental from Podgorica, which is about 38 km from Budva. You’ll find branches of Budget and Sixt, among others, in Podgorica.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Budva Zavala, located 1.6 km from downtown Budva. Budva Central Bus Station is also a commonly used station, and is 0.4 km from the city center.

Airports near Budva

TGDPodgorica Golubovci
TIVTivat

Airlines serving Budva

Lufthansa
Good (7,572 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,043 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,784 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,012 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,661 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,409 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,487 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (868 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,296 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,575 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,134 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,082 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,192 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (636 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,842 reviews)
Air Serbia
Good (207 reviews)
airBaltic
Good (181 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 $68 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $175 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Budva

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Regent Porto Montenegro
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, 1098 reviews)
$179+
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Vivid Blue Serenity Resort
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, 823 reviews)
$88+
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Splendid Conference & Spa Resort
5 stars
Excellent (9, 2536 reviews)
$122+
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Avala Resort & Villas
4 stars
Excellent (9, 2386 reviews)
$142+
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Hyatt Regency Kotor Bay Resort
5 stars
Excellent (9, 1463 reviews)
$155+
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Hotel Monte Cristo
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1520 reviews)
$129+
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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.

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