General Information

About roads, speed limits, mandatory car equipment, and some traffic rule requirements. More detailed information about toll roads, petrol prices, parking, speed limits, etc., can be found in the sections below.

	road tolls are absent, except for tunnels and ferries
	within settlements – 50 km/h outside settlements – 80 km/h road – 100 km/h highway – 130 km/h headlights must be on
	maximum alcohol level 0.5 ‰ talking on the phone while driving is prohibited
	winter tires mandatory from Nov 15 to Mar 31, chains allowed on snow or ice, studded tires are prohibited
	mandatory equipment: emergency stop sign, first aid kit, reflective vest, set of spare lamps
	seat belts are mandatory for all passengers for transporting children – child seat/booster required for children up to 12 years old

Toll Roads

Travel on roads in Montenegro is free, except for the Sozina Tunnel and the Boka-Kotor Ferry.

Sections with Special Fees

Sozina Tunnel

The Sozina Tunnel is located on the E80 road north of the town of Sutomore. It is 4.1 km long with one lane in each direction and a speed limit of 80 km/h.
Sozina Tunnel on Google Maps

Tunnel Fees (€)

Vehicle Category	Description	Fare (€)
	Motorcycles and Quad Bikes	€ 1
	Vehicles with two axles and a height not exceeding 1.30 m in the area of the first axle Vehicles with two axles and a total height not exceeding 1.90 m, with a maximum permitted mass up to 3.5 t	€ 2.5
	Vehicles with three or more axles and a height not exceeding 1.30 m in the area of the first axle Vehicles with three or more axles and a total height not exceeding 1.90 m, with a maximum permitted mass up to 3.5 t Vehicles with two axles and a total height over 1.90 m, with a maximum permitted mass up to 3.5 t	€ 5
	Vehicles with two axles and a height not exceeding 1.30 m in the area of the first axle, with a maximum permitted mass over 3.5 t Vehicles with two axles and a total height over 1.90 m and a maximum permissible mass not exceeding 3.5 t with a trailer	€ 10

Payment is only made when entering the tunnel from the north. Payment can be made by both credit card and cash.

Trebinje Road Section (from the border) - Herceg Novi

The section from the border with Bosnia and Herzegovina almost to the town of Herceg Novi. The toll is 3 euros.
Toll section on Google Maps

Ferry in the Bay of Kotor

The ferry can save up to 30 minutes for those traveling from Budva to Herceg Novi. The distance covered by the ferry is 900 m, and the crossing time is 10 minutes. During the summer and peak hours, queues are possible. The optimal procedure is to queue, and you or a passenger go to the kiosk, buy a ticket, and then when the ferry is available, board it. The ticket is checked upon entry. Drivers tend to enter the ferry quite abruptly, so be careful.

Ferry crossing from the Budva side on Google Maps
Ferry crossing from the Herceg Novi side on Google Maps

Vehicle Category	Description	Fare (€)
	Motorcycles and Quad Bikes	€ 2.00
	Passenger Car	€ 4.50
	Passenger car with a trailer or minibus	€ 9.00

The ferry crossing operates year-round. In the summer, ferries depart as needed but no less than once every 15 minutes. In winter, during the night hours (00:00 - 05:00), the ferry departs once per hour.

Speed Limits

Standard speed limits in Montenegro (unless otherwise indicated on signs).

Cars and motorcycles:

• in urban areas – 50 km/h
• outside urban areas – 80 km/h
• on roads – 100 km/h
• on motorways – 130 km/h

Vehicles with trailers:

• in urban areas – 50 km/h
• outside urban areas – 80 km/h
• on roads – 90 km/h
• on motorways – 90 km/h

Dipped Headlights

Dipped headlights are mandatory 24 hours a day, all year round.

During daylight hours (from sunrise to sunset) and under normal visibility conditions, daytime running lights can be used instead of dipped headlights.

Dipped headlights are mandatory in tunnels.

Cost of Petrol in Montenegro

Parking in Montenegro

Parking is paid in many cities.

Parking in Budva

An hour of parking in Budva costs €1.00 — €2.40.

Most parking lots are fenced, and entry is through a barrier. Usually, these parking lots are located near the seaside.

In case of improper parking, the car is towed within 15 minutes. Evacuated cars are taken to a parking lot near the main post office.

Budva has many free parking spaces, but they are in high demand, so finding one can be challenging. It is recommended to book accommodation with private parking.

In other towns on the Budva Riviera (Becici, Rafailovici, Przno, Sveti Stefan, and Petrovac), parking is available only near hotels or is paid with a barrier.

Parking in Bar

An hour of parking in Bar costs €0.50 — €1.00.

In Bar, there are many free parking spaces, and only a few have barriers. So, finding parking here is quite possible.

Parking in Tivat

An hour of parking in Tivat costs €0.50 — €2.00.

Tivat Airport parking costs €0.80 per hour.

In Tivat, there are no free street parking spaces. Many parking signs are prohibited. Paid parking can be found near the building of the Port of Montenegro by the sea.

There is no free parking at the airport; you can only drop off passengers (without turning off the engine) and continue driving. Free parking is available 6 minutes on foot from the airport terminal, near the IDEA supermarket: location on Google Maps

Parking in Kotor

An hour of parking in Kotor costs €0.50 — €1.20

In Kotor, there are no free street parking spaces. The number of parking spaces is limited, so there may be difficulties with parking.

Parking in Herceg Novi

An hour of parking in Herceg Novi costs €0.50 — €1.00

In Herceg Novi, there are many paid street parkings, and there are almost no special parkings. Payment is made only through a text message from a local mobile number. There are hardly any parking meters.

Violators are not towed in Herceg Novi, but a fine ticket is usually left under the windshield. Overall, Herceg Novi is one of the most problematic cities for parking. The city is located on a mountain slope, and there are simply no free parking spaces. If you plan to rent a car and spend your vacation in this city, check with your hotel or host about parking options. In most cases, the hotel either does not have parking or has parking for 4-6 cars, which are never free.

Parking in Podgorica

An hour of parking in Podgorica costs €0.40 — €0.80

The capital of Montenegro has the most developed parking spaces. There are several designated parking lots with fences. You can find them on the map marked as "P" (parkings) and "G" (underground parkings). Most cars are parked in paid parking areas along the streets. The whole city is divided into zones:

• green zone III - the least busy streets, €0.4 per hour
• yellow zone II - streets of medium intensity, €0.5 per hour
• red zone I - the busiest streets, €0.6 per hour

Parking on the streets can be paid using parking meters or by sending a text message from a local mobile number.

In the center of Podgorica, there is no free parking, but on the outskirts, you can park in yards, along the streets, and at free parking lots.

Insurance

For traveling abroad, a Green Card insurance policy is mandatory. Policies are valid for 15 days, 1 month, 2 months, etc. monthly up to 1 year.
We also recommend having a medical insurance policy insurance abroad.
And to drive on the territory of Ukraine, you need to have a valid motor vehicle policy.

Calculation of insurance cost

Stay abroad:

15 days 1 month 2 months 3 months 6 months 9 months 12 months

Green Card Price:

1002 UAH

Order a policy

You can check the validity of the Green Card policy through the service of the Motor and Transport Bureau of Ukraine:
Checking the validity of the policy Green card

Mandatory Equipment

Equipment required to have in the car:

	Emergency stop sign
	First aid kit
	Reflective vest – a reflective vest is mandatory for anyone exiting the car, during the day(!) or at night in case of a stop or accident. The vest should be in the car's cabin, not in the trunk.
	Spare lamp set

Transporting Children

Children under the age of 5 can only be transported in child seats

Children under the age of 12 should only be transported in the rear seats

Winter Tires, Studded Tires, Chains

	Winter tires are mandatory from November 15 to March 31 only if the road is completely covered with snow or ice.
	Chains can be used only if the road is completely covered with snow and ice.
	Use of studded tires is prohibited.