Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Podgorica travel guide

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With 136 473 inhabitants, Podgorica is the most populous city in Montenegro. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Podgorica has to offer.

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When to visit Podgorica

Podgorica in March
Estimated hotel price
£9
1 night at 3-star hotel
Podgorica in March
Estimated hotel price
£9
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Podgorica in August, when the average temperature is 27 °C, and the highest can go up to 33 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 2 °C, with an average temperature of 5 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 200 mm. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Podgorica, with an average rainfall of 40 mm.

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How to Get to Podgorica

Plane

When flying to Podgorica, you’ll arrive at Podgorica Golubovci (TGD), which is located 8 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Podgorica from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 50m.

Train

The train station in Podgorica is called Podgorica Central Bus Station, and is located 0.5 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Podgorica is to pick up a car hire from Tivat, which is about 46 km from Podgorica. You’ll find branches of U-Save and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Tivat.

Bus

Bus operates bus routes to Podgorica. From Tivat, the bus ride to Podgorica takes 212 km and will cost you around £7. From Tirana, the ticket costs about £30 for a journey of 306 km. The most popular bus station is Podgorica Cetinjski Put, located 2.3 km from the city centre of Podgorica. Podgorica Zlatica is also a commonly used station, and is 5 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Podgorica, you’ll arrive at Podgorica Golubovci (TGD), which is located 8 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Podgorica from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 50m.

Train

The train station in Podgorica is called Podgorica Central Bus Station, and is located 0.5 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Podgorica is to pick up a car hire from Tivat, which is about 46 km from Podgorica. You’ll find branches of U-Save and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Tivat.

Bus

Bus operates bus routes to Podgorica. From Tivat, the bus ride to Podgorica takes 212 km and will cost you around £7. From Tirana, the ticket costs about £30 for a journey of 306 km. The most popular bus station is Podgorica Cetinjski Put, located 2.3 km from the city centre of Podgorica. Podgorica Zlatica is also a commonly used station, and is 5 km from the city centre.

Airports near Podgorica

TGDPodgorica Golubovci
TIVTivat

Airlines serving Podgorica

Lufthansa
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SWISS
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Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Air France
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Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Ryanair
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easyJet
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Eurowings
Good (276 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (621 reviews)
Norwegian
Good (227 reviews)
Air Serbia
Good (196 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (343 reviews)
airBaltic
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Vueling
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Where to stay in Podgorica

From 5-star hotels such as the Hotel Ziya to great affordable options like the Hotel Holiday, Podgorica offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around £37 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £88 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Podgorica

Most booked hotels in Podgorica

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Hotel Ziya
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£107+
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Hilton Podgorica Crna Gora
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£126+
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Hotel Crnogorska Kuca
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£43+
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Hotel Alexandar Lux
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£78+
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Hiring a car in Podgorica

Hiring a car in Podgorica costs £18 per day, on average, or £55 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 3% more expensive than at Podgorica Golubovci.

Expect to pay £1.17 per litre in Podgorica (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £13.97 and £18.62. Economy (Citroen C3 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Podgorica, while also 81% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Podgorica costs £18 per day, on average, or £55 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 3% more expensive than at Podgorica Golubovci.

Expect to pay £1.17 per litre in Podgorica (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £13.97 and £18.62. Economy (Citroen C3 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Podgorica, while also 81% cheaper than other types, on average.

Car hire agencies in Podgorica

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