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Rent a Car in Kotor

Wind up the famous Kotor–Lovćen serpentine with its 25 hairpin bends, then drop down the coast road to Budva and Sveti Stefan at your own pace. Compare car hire across providers with free cancellation, so you can lock in a price now and change your mind later.

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Car rental providers: Enterprise, Alamo, Avis, Hertz, Budget, Europcar, Thrifty and Sixt

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We compare the suppliers serving Tivat airport and the Bay of Kotor — a mix of established Montenegrin agencies and the international desks that operate here — so you see the real options side by side, with free cancellation on most bookings. Availability is smaller and more seasonal than at big-city airports, so it pays to check a few before you commit.

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Why hiring a car in Kotor is worth it

Kotor sits at the head of a long, fjord-like bay, hemmed in by mountains that rise almost straight out of the water. The walled Old Town is beautiful but tiny and entirely car-free, and once you've walked the ramparts you'll want to get out onto the bay. The drives here are the attraction: the serpentine road up to Lovćen, with its roughly 25 hairpin bends and the view back down over the whole bay, and the coast road south through Budva to the islet of Sveti Stefan. None of that is comfortable to reach by bus.

Public transport exists — buses run along the coast to Budva and Tivat — but they're slow, seasonal and leave you stranded the moment you want a quiet beach in Morinj, a Lovćen viewpoint or the baroque waterfront at Perast and the Roman mosaics at Risan. With your own car you can loop the entire Bay of Kotor in a morning, climb to Lovćen National Park in the afternoon, and never check a timetable. For a few days exploring Montenegro's coast, car hire pays for itself in flexibility almost immediately.

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Six vehicle categories, all bookable today. Free cancellation, pay at pickup and unlimited mileage on most rentals.

Most Popular White compact car at a car rental lot ready for pickup

Compact — Toyota Corolla or similar

Compact · Automatic · 4 passengers · 2 large bags

★★★★★ 4.4 / 5 · 80,000 reviews

€42/day from €29/day

  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pickup
  • Unlimited mileage on most bookings
  • Pay at pickup — nothing charged today
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Family Favourite Silver midsize SUV parked outside a rental office with luggage beside it

Midsize SUV — Ford Edge or similar

Midsize SUV · Automatic · 5 passengers · 3 large bags

★★★★★ 4.6 / 5 · 120,000 reviews

€78/day from €59/day

  • Plenty of room for car seats and weekend luggage
  • Additional driver free for spouse / partner
  • 24/7 roadside assistance included
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Business Pick Dark navy full-size sedan parked on a city centre street

Full-size Sedan — Toyota Camry or similar

Full-size · Automatic · 5 passengers · 3 large bags

★★★★★ 4.5 / 5 · 95,000 reviews

€92/day from €69/day

  • Recent fleet (typically under 2 years old)
  • Comfortable, quiet motorway cruiser
  • Apple CarPlay / Android Auto on most models
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Economy — Hyundai Accent or similar

Economy · Automatic · 4 passengers · 1 large bag

★★★★★ 4.2 / 5 · 45,000 reviews

€34/day from €22/day

  • Our cheapest daily rate
  • Fuel-efficient — low running costs on long trips
  • Easy to park in tight city and old-town streets
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Long Trips Silver SUV with tailgate open and luggage loaded on a mountain road

Standard SUV — Chevrolet Equinox or similar

Standard SUV · Automatic · 5 passengers · 3 large bags

★★★★★ 4.4 / 5 · 70,000 reviews

€84/day from €65/day

  • Unlimited mileage on most bookings for road trips
  • Comfortable for 4–6 hour drives
  • One-way rentals available between cities
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Premium / Convertible — BMW 5 Series or similar

Premium · Automatic · 5 passengers · 3 large bags

★★★★★ 4.6 / 5 · 38,000 reviews

€159/day from €119/day

  • Recent premium fleet
  • Upgrade to convertible available on request
  • Premium counter with shorter wait times
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Light-coloured convertibles on a sunny coastal road Save 30%

Spring compact deal

Compact rentals from €19/day during the spring season. Free cancellation, unlimited mileage and pay at pickup — perfect for a weekend getaway.

€28/day from €19/day

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Standard SUV parked at a coastal overlook at sunset Best Seller

Weekly SUV road trip deal

Standard SUV from €189 for the full week — perfect for coastal routes, mountain escapes and long-distance drives. Unlimited mileage included.

€269/week from €189/week

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Express pickup deal

Full-size sedan with skip-the-queue pickup at downtown offices. From €59/day, free cancellation, no hidden surcharges in the rate.

€95/day from €59/day

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Weekend convertible deal

Premium convertible from €89/day on Friday–Sunday pickups. Limited fleet — sells out fast on holiday weekends.

€119/day from €89/day

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Our fleet at a glance

Category, daily rate, cancellation and mileage — choose in 30 seconds.

CategoryBest forPaxCancellationMileageFrom / day
CompactMost Popular Day trips & weekends4Up to 48 hUnlimited €29 Book
Midsize SUVFamily Favourite Family travel5Up to 24 hUnlimited €59 Book
Full-size SedanBusiness Pick Work / premium5Up to 48 hUnlimited €69 Book
EconomyLowest Rate Cheapest daily rate4Up to 24 hUnlimited €22 Book
Standard SUVLong Trips Long-distance drives5Up to 48 hUnlimited €65 Book
Premium / ConvertiblePremium Special occasions5Up to 24 hUnlimited €119 Book
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What to know before you drive in Kotor

  • You drive on the right. Montenegro drives on the right-hand side of the road. If you're coming from the UK or Ireland, take your first roundabout and your first hairpin gently — the bulk of the car now sits on your left, and the Lovćen road is no place to get reacquainted with that.
  • Tivat airport is your nearest pickup. Tivat (TIV) is about 8 km from Kotor, a short transfer around the bay, and the easiest place to collect a car. Podgorica (TGD) and Dubrovnik in Croatia are alternatives, but a Dubrovnik pickup means a border crossing — tell the rental desk if you plan to cross into Montenegro. You can also collect in town. Tivat pickups are often the cheapest option, since most of the bay's car fleets are based there rather than in Kotor itself.
  • The roads are narrow and the bends are real. The Lovćen serpentine and the bay road are spectacular but tight, with blind corners, tour buses and steep drops above the water. Drive in daylight your first time, use low gears on the descents, and don't rush. A smaller car is far easier to thread through the narrow waterside villages of Dobrota, Perast and Risan than a big SUV.
  • Fuel, tolls and the ferry. Fill up in Kotor or Tivat before heading into the mountains, as stations thin out fast toward Lovćen and Cetinje. There are no motorway tolls on the coast, but the Sozina tunnel on the route to Podgorica has a small charge. The Kamenari–Lepetane (Verige) ferry across the bay narrows is a handy, cheap shortcut that saves the long drive around through Risan.
  • Licence, age and insurance excess. A UK or EU photocard licence is accepted for short stays; many other nationalities should bring an International Driving Permit alongside it. You'll usually need to be 21+ with a credit card in the main driver's name for the deposit. Basic cover leaves you liable for a sizeable excess — reduce it to zero at booking, which is normally cheaper than the cover pushed at the desk. Compare Kotor car hire prices →
  • Local tip: don't drive into the Old Town. The walls are pedestrian-only and the paid parking just outside fills up and gets pricey in summer. Park further out toward Dobrota and walk in, or base yourself where parking is included — and avoid arriving mid-afternoon in July and August, when the bay road clogs with cruise-ship traffic backing up from the port.

Where to pick up your car in Kotor

Most visitors collect at Tivat airport (TIV), about 8 km away, while in-town pickups near the Old Town suit those arriving by bus or cruise ship.

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Frequently asked questions

Questions our customers actually ask before booking.

Is it worth renting a car in Kotor?
For more than a day, yes. The Old Town is walkable, but the highlights — the Lovćen serpentine, the coast road to Budva and Sveti Stefan, and the bay villages of Perast and Risan — are slow or impossible by bus. A car lets you loop the whole Bay of Kotor and reach the viewpoints on your own schedule.
What do I need to hire a car in Kotor?
A valid driving licence, a credit card in the main driver's name for the deposit, and usually to be 21 or over. A UK or EU licence is fine for short stays; travellers from many other countries should carry an International Driving Permit alongside their national licence. Bring your passport for ID.
Which side of the road do they drive on, and what are the roads like?
Montenegro drives on the right. The coast and bay roads are scenic but narrow, with the Lovćen climb featuring around 25 hairpin bends and steep drops to the water. Drive in daylight at first, use low gears downhill, and a smaller car will be much easier through the tight villages around the bay.
Should I pick up at Tivat airport or in Kotor town?
Tivat (TIV) is only about 8 km away and is usually the cheapest, simplest pickup, as most of the bay's fleets sit there. In-town collection suits cruise and bus arrivals. Dubrovnik airport in Croatia is an option too, but it means a border crossing — confirm cross-border cover before you book. Compare pickup points and prices →
What about insurance and the excess?
Basic cover handles collision and theft but leaves you liable for a sizeable excess on any damage — easy to run up on the narrow Lovćen and bay roads. You can reduce it to zero when you book, which is normally cheaper than the cover sold at the counter. If your own credit card already covers car hire, check the terms first.
Which car hire companies can I compare in Kotor?
You can compare whatever suppliers are actually serving Tivat airport and the bay for your dates — typically a mix of Montenegrin local agencies, who often hold the most cars on this stretch of coast, and a few international desks. Rather than fixing on one brand, compare what's available for your exact pickup point and dates, since that's usually where the value is in a market this size.

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