Respecta Rent A Car

International driver's license

International driving license is not necessary. All visitors may rent a car in Montenegro in the presence of a valid national/domestic driving license.

Driving regulations?

Speed limit in Montenegro is 80km/h on the open road, unless signs specify otherwise. The speed limit inside the cities is 50km/h.

Safety belts - The use of safety belts is compulsory

Mobile phones - Use of cell phones while driving is prohibited. Hands-Free systems are an exception.

Headlights - It is necessary to use headlights 24 hours a day.

Winter Tires

Winter tires are mandatory in the winter season, from November 1st to April 1st.

Road trip with a hired car in Montenegro

Renting a car in Montenegro is a good way to go sightseeing, especially because you can visit all major sights with the car, from seaside to gorgeous mountains. Road trips are very, especially in the summertime where you can visit beautiful beaches in the morning, and afternoon you can ride to the mountains to enjoy nature.

In this way, you will not depend on buses or trains, and you will have much more time to enjoy your trip.

Children in the vehicles

Children must travel safely in a child seat/booster depending on their weight or how tall they are.

What documentation do I need to hire a car in Montenegro

A valid driving license in the name of the main driver and additional drivers is required. An International License is not required.

What are the rental locations for vehicle renting in Montenegro you offer?

You can take over the vehicle at the following locations: Podgorica, Podgorica Airport. In addition to these locations, you can take over the vehicle anywhere in country with prior consultation with us.

Facts about Montenegro

• The official capital is Podgorica. The Royal capital is Cetinje.
• The population of the whole country (estimated in 2016) is 622,218 people.
• Montenegrins are the second tallest nation in Europe. The average height of the representatives of the stronger sex is about 185 cm.
• The official currency is the euro (€). However, because Montenegro is not part of the European Union, it does not have the right to issue money, i.e. manufacturing and releasing them in circulation. The bulk of finance comes from abroad from vacationers. There are no currency exchange offices, but you can exchange money at commercial banks. You can use cash and the credit cards.
• There are 3 operators and internet service providers in the country. Telenor (069), T-mobile (067) and M:tel (068). You can buy SIM cards in the mini kiosk at the airport in Podgorica or Tivat. You can also buy SIM cards at stores, post offices, shopping centres or in the office of the operator s company.
• In 1991, the government declared country as an "environmental power" and prescribed it in the constitution.
• There are 117 beaches in Montenegro
• In Montenegro, the highest automobile bridge in Europe is built - the Djurdjevic Bridge, 166 meters in height and 366 meters long, connecting the banks of the Tara River.
• Bay of Kotor is the largest bay on the entire Adriatic coast, which is a river canyon immersed in the sea. The entire town of Kotor is on the UNESCO World Heritage Site list.
• Petrol stations have the following fuel types: Euro super 98, Euro super 95, Euro diesel and LPG. Gas stations are located in all cities and along major roads

The Main roads:

• Road: Bijelo Polje-Podgorica-Cetinje-Budva-Kotor-Perast-Risan-Herceg Novi (E65, E80), distance 250 km.
• Road: Risan-Niksic-Zabljak, distance 147 km.
• Road: Herceg Novi-Tivat-Budva-Petrovac-Bar-Ulcinj, distance 108 km.
• In-country, 80% of the roads are paved, and passable during the 6 months of the tourist season.
• The ideal time to visit our country is from Aprile to the end of October. The air temperature during the day is kept within the range of +24 - +40 C °.