Most rental agencies allow travel across EU borders but may prohibit travel to certain Eastern European countries like Greece, Poland, and Romania. Always check in advance and expect to pay a cross-border fee of around $60.
Non-EU citizens will likely need an International Driving Permit (IDP) and their national driver's license.
Deposits for renting a car range between 100 and 1000 EUR.
Speed limits are 80 km/h on open roads and 40-50 km/h in cities.
Winter tires are required from November 1st to April 1st.
One-way rentals allow you to pick up a car at one location, like Podgorica Airport, and drop it off at another, such as Tivat Airport. However, this can incur high costs, so check the details.
You need a valid driver’s license for the primary and additional drivers. While an international driving license is not required, it can be helpful.
Take photos of the car before renting, noting any scratches or damage.
A small sedan is ideal for driving in Montenegro. Avoid cars with tiny engines; a 1.2 L engine or larger is recommended for handling hills.
Your driving license must be valid for at least a year before the rental date. If recently renewed, bring the old one to prove experience.
Depending on the rental company's policies, an IDP may be required, especially if the license is from outside the EU or UK or is not in the Latin alphabet.
Required documents include your original driving license, credit card in the main driver’s name, passport or ID card, and the car booking voucher.
Drivers must be between 21 and 75 years old. Young drivers (21-25) and senior drivers (70-75) may incur additional fees.
Cross-border travel is usually allowed but requires informing the rental company and obtaining a Green Card for a fee, which varies between 14-25 EUR.
Drive on the right-hand side of the road, keep headlights on during the day, and always wear seat belts. Fines for not adhering to these rules range from 40 EUR to 100 EUR.
The legal blood alcohol limit is 0.2 permille, with fines for violations ranging from 70 EUR to 2000 EUR or arrest.
In case of an accident, call the police at 122 and wait to move the car until authorities arrive.
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