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. Budva deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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 February
Estimated hotel price
$140
1 night at 3-star hotel
Budva in February
Estimated hotel price
$140
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.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Budva using Bus or Globtour. From Dubrovnik, the bus ride to Budva takes 125 miles and will cost you around $52. From Niš, the ticket costs about $130 for a journey of 640 miles. 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.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Budva using Bus or Globtour. From Dubrovnik, the bus ride to Budva takes 125 miles and will cost you around $52. From Niš, the ticket costs about $130 for a journey of 640 miles. 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

Airlines serving Budva

Lufthansa
Good (7,356 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,799 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,762 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (933 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,622 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,754 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (4,160 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,407 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,331 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,986 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,286 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (810 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (349 reviews)
easyJet
Good (2,223 reviews)
Norwegian
Good (580 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (671 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,474 reviews)
Air Serbia
Good (227 reviews)
airBaltic
Good (210 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (332 reviews)
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Where to stay in Budva

Average rates range from around $115 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $395 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Budva

Most booked hotels in Budva

Splendid Conference & Spa Resort
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
$224+
Hotel Monte Cristo
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
$267+
Art Hotel Galathea
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$207+
Avala Resort & Villas
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$247+
Hotel Montenegro Beach Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$157+
Iberostar Bellevue
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$357+

Hiring a car in Budva

Expect to pay $2.87 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 $34.35 and $45.80. The most frequently booked car type in Budva is Economy (Renault Clio or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Dacia Sandero Stepway or similar) is, on average, 73% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $2.87 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 $34.35 and $45.80. The most frequently booked car type in Budva is Economy (Renault Clio or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Dacia Sandero Stepway or similar) is, on average, 73% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.