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 4 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 January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 113
1 night at 3-star hotel
Budva in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 113
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 Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 39h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Budva is to pick up a car rental from Podgorica, which is about 24 miles from Budva. You’ll find branches of Budget and Europcar, among others, in Podgorica.

Bus

Bus operates bus routes to Budva. The most popular bus station is Budva Zavala, located 1.0 mile from downtown 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 Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 39h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Budva is to pick up a car rental from Podgorica, which is about 24 miles from Budva. You’ll find branches of Budget and Europcar, among others, in Podgorica.

Bus

Bus operates bus routes to Budva. The most popular bus station is Budva Zavala, located 1.0 mile from downtown 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 (7,200 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,686 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,831 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,570 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (857 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,575 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,951 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,305 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,241 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,233 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,916 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (873 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,349 reviews)
easyJet
Good (2,036 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (644 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (308 reviews)
Norwegian
Good (373 reviews)
Air Serbia
Good (207 reviews)
airBaltic
Good (191 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (335 reviews)
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Where to stay in Budva

From 5-star hotels such as the Hotel Budva to great affordable options like the Garni Hotel Arka, Budva offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around C$ 82 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 238 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)
C$ 196+
Splendid Conference & Spa Resort
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 166+
Avala Resort & Villas
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 177+
Iberostar Bellevue
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 165+
Hotel Montenegro
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 123+
Hotel Palma
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 123+

Renting a car in Budva

Renting a car in Budva costs C$ 17 per day, on average, or C$ 70 if you want to rent it for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 296% cheaper than airport locations in Budva.

Expect to pay C$ 2.11 per litre in Budva (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 25.30 and C$ 33.73. The most frequently booked car type in Budva is Compact (Dacia Duster or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Skoda Citigo or similar) are, on average, 87% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Budva costs C$ 17 per day, on average, or C$ 70 if you want to rent it for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 296% cheaper than airport locations in Budva.

Expect to pay C$ 2.11 per litre in Budva (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 25.30 and C$ 33.73. The most frequently booked car type in Budva is Compact (Dacia Duster or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Skoda Citigo or similar) are, on average, 87% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Car rental agencies in Budva

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