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.

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 December
Estimated hotel price
£32
1 night at 3-star hotel
Budva in December
Estimated hotel price
£32
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. The shortest flight to Budva from the United Kingdom departs from Birmingham and takes around 3h 05m.

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

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Budva, including Bus, Blue Line and Globtour. From Podgorica, the bus ride to Budva takes 95 miles and will cost you around £13. From Dubrovnik, the ticket costs about £21 for a journey of 150 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. The shortest flight to Budva from the United Kingdom departs from Birmingham and takes around 3h 05m.

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

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Budva, including Bus, Blue Line and Globtour. From Podgorica, the bus ride to Budva takes 95 miles and will cost you around £13. From Dubrovnik, the ticket costs about £21 for a journey of 150 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 (4,623 reviews)
SWISS
Good (927 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,294 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,484 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,161 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (709 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,447 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (195 reviews)
Norwegian
Excellent (144 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (396 reviews)
Air Serbia
Good (135 reviews)
airBaltic
Good (124 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (237 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (3,453 reviews)
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Where to stay in Budva

Average rates range from around £42 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £160 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Budva

Most booked hotels in Budva

Regent Porto Montenegro
5 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
£190+
The Chedi Lustica Bay
5 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
£221+
Maestral Resort & Casino
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£186+
Splendid Conference & Spa Resort
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£141+
Hyatt Regency Kotor Bay Resort
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£143+
Avala Resort & Villas
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£107+

Hiring a car in Budva

Hiring a car in Budva costs £22 per day, on average, or £112 if you want to hire it for 5 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 5% more expensive than at Tivat.

Expect to pay £1.41 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 £16.87 and £22.49. The most frequently booked car type in Budva is Economy (Class Economy Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Skoda Scala or similar) is, on average, 92% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Budva costs £22 per day, on average, or £112 if you want to hire it for 5 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 5% more expensive than at Tivat.

Expect to pay £1.41 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 £16.87 and £22.49. The most frequently booked car type in Budva is Economy (Class Economy Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Skoda Scala or similar) is, on average, 92% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Car hire agencies in Budva

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