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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.