Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring 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 one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 19 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
$131
1 night at 3-star hotel
Budva in January
Estimated hotel price
$131
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 centre.

Car

Another option to get to Budva is to pick up a car hire from Podgorica, which is about 24 miles from Budva. You’ll find branches of AbbyCar Car Rentals and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Podgorica.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Budva Zavala, located 1.0 mile from the city centre of Budva. Budva Central Bus Station is also a commonly used station, and is 0.3 miles from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Budva, you’ll arrive at Tivat (TIV), which is located 10 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Budva is to pick up a car hire from Podgorica, which is about 24 miles from Budva. You’ll find branches of AbbyCar Car Rentals and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Podgorica.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Budva Zavala, located 1.0 mile from the city centre of Budva. Budva Central Bus Station is also a commonly used station, and is 0.3 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Budva

TGDPodgorica Golubovci
TIVTivat

Airlines serving Budva

Lufthansa
Good (7,913 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,875 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,304 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,916 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,178 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,566 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (904 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,748 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,554 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,188 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,429 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,182 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,327 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,888 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (641 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (290 reviews)
Air Serbia
Good (218 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (399 reviews)
Norwegian
Good (246 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 Garni Hotel Arka, Budva offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $106 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $324 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Budva

Most booked hotels in Budva

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Splendid Conference & Spa Resort
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
$281+
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Avala Resort & Villas
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
$235+
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Hotel Monte Cristo
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
$280+
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Boutique Hotel Astoria
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
$255+
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Hotel Bracera
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$125+
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Hiring a car in Budva

Expect to pay $3.09 per litre in Budva (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $36.99 and $49.32. 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 Compact car hire (Dacia Duster or similar) is, on average, 80% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.09 per litre in Budva (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $36.99 and $49.32. 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 Compact car hire (Dacia Duster or similar) is, on average, 80% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.