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Taxis in Montenegro: How to Avoid Overpaying and What You Need to Know
A practical guide to how taxis work in Montenegro, how much rides cost, and how to avoid overpaying – helpful tips for travelers.
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Tivat
A compact coastal airport by the Bay of Kotor: terminal layout, services and seasonal notes.
Airport
About the airport
Key things to know before arrival
Tivat Airport is the closest gateway to the Budva Riviera and the Bay of Kotor. The terminal is small and easy to navigate: arrivals and departures are adjacent, with quick access to parking and meeting points. Expect longer queues in peak season; allow extra time for passport control and baggage.
On site you’ll find ATMs, car-rental desks, transfer and taxi pickup areas. Mobile connectivity is easiest via pre-purchased eSIM; occasional local SIM counters may operate seasonally. Basic amenities–cafés, restrooms, and areas for strollers/sports gear–are within a short walk.
How to get there
Transport & transfers
Car rental, transfers and taxis — pick what you need right here
Routes
Where to go from TIV
Closest destinations with estimated drive time
Tivat
~3 km≈ 15 min
Kotor
~4 km≈ 20 min
Perast
~8 km≈ 37 min
Budva
~17 km≈ 37 min
Rafailovici
~20 km≈ 44 min
Becici
~19 km≈ 45 min
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the most popular travel questions
The fastest way is a taxi or a pre-booked transfer (5–10 minutes off-season; longer in summer). You can also rent a car directly at TIV. Typical times: Kotor 15–25 min, Budva 30–45 min (longer in peak season).
No direct bus from the terminal. Buses go to the Tivat bus station (about 15–25 minutes on foot from the airport). From there you can take a city or intercity bus.
Book online; the driver waits in the arrivals hall with a sign (your name/booking), helps with luggage, and escorts you to the car. The price is fixed at booking.
Yes, many rental companies offer one-way rentals. Specify the drop-off city when booking; a one-way fee may apply.
Uber/Bolt aren’t available in Montenegro. Local taxi services and private transfers operate; it’s best to agree the fare in advance or book online.
Yes, free Wi-Fi is available in the terminal.
The easiest option is eSIM: activate it in advance and mobile data will work immediately after landing. Physical SIMs are usually bought in town (and sometimes at kiosks/desks near the terminal exit). Compare plans and choose the eSIM that suits you.
On the official Montenegro Airports website (Tivat Airport – Arrivals/Departures).