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Rent a car in Herceg Novi, Montenegro

Get a car delivered to your Herceg Novi address or pick up at the bus station, Portonovi or Hotel Plaza, with no-deposit cars and insurance shown before you book.

Cheap car hire in Herceg Novi: pickup options

The lowest Herceg Novi totals first, delivered or picked up in town. Each example shows the daily rate, deposit and gearbox.

Choose a vehicle for the bay

Where can you collect in Herceg Novi?

Choose the place that suits the start of your stay: delivery to your address, the bus station, Portonovi or Hotel Plaza.

Delivered to you

Have the car brought to your Herceg Novi address. Some offers deliver free; give an exact, reachable address.

Bus station pickup

Pick up at the bus station in town. The handover charge is in the price; allow time for paperwork.

Portonovi pickup

Pick up at the Portonovi marina resort. A handover charge is included, and some cars need no deposit.

Hotel Plaza. Cars here include a handover charge and start with a deposit, which a higher cover level can change. This is a hotel pickup, not delivery to your own address.

The location list also names Hotel Hungest Sun Resort, Hotel Iberostar Herceg-Novi, Restaurant Gradska kafana and Savina monastery. Agree the meeting with the company before going to any of them.

There is no airport pickup in Herceg Novi; to drive straight after landing, book an airport start instead. Make sure the company can reach you by phone, country code included, from the day before pickup.

Can you hire without a deposit?

Delivery, bus-station and Portonovi pickups have some no-deposit cars. Hotel Plaza cars start with a deposit, but your cover choice can change that.

Deposits depend on the car and the cover you pick, not on the pickup place. Some cars start with no deposit; others need one. Some cars also take a cash deposit.

Book with a 15 to 20% advance online, then pay the rest to the company at pickup. Any deposit is separate from the rental payment.

If a card is needed, it must be the main driver’s own physical card with embossed details. Debit cards only work where the car allows them.

How long is the journey from the airports?

Routes from Tivat and Podgorica airports to Herceg Novi, Kotor and Budva. Times are before stops and traffic.

Tivat Airport (TIV)

The orange dome and bell tower of a monastery church among green trees, with the blue sea of the bay behind
Tivat Airport→Herceg Novi
About 40 min plus the ferry wait
Kotor's roofs below steep grey mountains, with the bay, a moored cruise ship and a cloudy sky
Tivat Airport→Kotor Old Town
15 min · 8.5 km
The stone walls, bell tower and red roofs of Budva Old Town on the water's edge, with mountains behind in warm evening light
Tivat Airport→Budva Old Town
30 min · 20.3 km

Podgorica Airport (TGD)

The orange dome and bell tower of a monastery church among green trees, with the blue sea of the bay behind
Podgorica Airport→Herceg Novi
About 2 h 30 min plus the ferry wait
Kotor's roofs below steep grey mountains, with the bay, a moored cruise ship and a cloudy sky
Podgorica Airport→Kotor Old Town
1 h 45 min · 75.7 km
The stone walls, bell tower and red roofs of Budva Old Town on the water's edge, with mountains behind in warm evening light
Podgorica Airport→Budva Old Town
1 h 30 min · 67.5 km

Tivat is the closer of the two airports. Both Herceg Novi times use the Kamenari-Lepetane ferry and leave out the wait for it. Pickup, the car check and loading your bags take time too, so a late flight can push back your start.

From Podgorica Airport the drive is much longer, so plan the whole arrival day, including luggage and the car check.

Before a flight home, agree the return with the company and leave extra time for check-in. Summer traffic and border queues can slow the last drive.

Parking at your accommodation and pickup

Your rental does not include overnight parking. Whether you pick up at a hotel or have the car delivered, arrange a space for your stay.

  • Ask your accommodation which entrance to use and whether it has a space that fits your car, especially a larger one.
  • Check the parking signs where you stop and pay before you leave. Parking fines during the rental are yours to pay.

For apartment delivery, give an address a car can reach, not just the property name. Agree where to check the car, then move it to your parking space.

The bus station, Hotel Plaza and Portonovi are pickup points, not public car parks. A handover charge does not pay for parking there.

On return day, leave time to get the car out, unload your bags and do the final check. Returning to a different address needs the company’s agreement.

Driving around the bay

The road around the bay takes you from Herceg Novi to Kotor and Tivat. Allow extra time in summer, when the coast gets busy.

The road around the bay

Take the road around the bay for trips to Kotor and Tivat. Leave time for any stops you plan in the inner bay.

Busy in summer

The M-1 from Meljine passes through Kumbor and gets busy in the holiday season. Allow longer than a clear-road estimate.

Plan your return day

Coastal traffic and border queues can slow you down. Keep the last driving day flexible so you reach the agreed return on time.

Changes to your route

Tell the company about any change that affects your return time. You pay your own journey costs; a longer route does not extend the rental.

Airport pickup with a Herceg Novi return

Some Tivat and Podgorica Airport rentals can end in Herceg Novi, which suits a trip that starts with driving and ends with a stay.

Tivat pickups can end at the bus station or an address, with charges in the price. Some Podgorica pickups end here with no handover charge. An airport return must be chosen when you book, and the car cannot be returned abroad.

Return the car with the same fuel and clean enough to check. You pay for any fuel shortfall or cleaning needed, and extra fuel is not refunded.

Typical monthly rental prices

Typical daily prices for week-long rentals, November 2026 to October 2027. The last two months show N/A as there are no prices yet.

Typical daily prices across Herceg Novi cars. Enter your dates for your own quote.

The chart is a guide, not a booking. Car types, gearboxes and pickup options can differ within the same month.

A rental day is twenty-four hours, and part of an extra day is charged in full. Enter your real pickup and return times.

Compare cover, extras and border permission too, as the chart price does not show them.

Automatic cars and travelling with children

Herceg Novi has both automatic and manual cars. Choose the gearbox you are happy driving, then add child seats and extra drivers.

Gearbox and seating

Check the gearbox, seats and boot space on the exact offer. The same model name can mean different versions.

Seats and extra drivers

Some cars offer boosters, child seats and extra drivers. Book the equipment and drivers you need with the car.

Restraints from the first trip

Give your children’s ages when booking seats. Equipment varies by car, so check the seat is fitted before your first drive.

Approved drivers

Add extra drivers where offered and have the company approve each one. A passenger’s licence alone does not let them drive.

Car hire insurance for Herceg Novi

Every booking includes Minimum cover with TPL. Extra protection depends on the car, and not every car offers every level.

Minimum coverageIncluded as standard
  • Damage to other vehicles (TPL) (included)
  • Damage to your hire car (not included)
Basic coverage
  • Limited collision cover (CDW) (included)
  • Damage to other vehicles (TPL) (included)
  • Glass and tyre damage (not included)
Full Coverage
  • Limited driver liability (Super CDW) (included)
  • Damage to other vehicles (TPL) (included)
Full Coverage Plus
  • Full damage cover (included)
  • No driver liability for accident damage (included)

Standard cover excludes the interior, underside, wheels and windscreen. Deliberate damage, vandalism or neglect voids the cover.

Some cars offer Full Coverage Plus and some do not. On some cars Plus removes the deposit; on others the deposit stays the same.

On the featured cars, Full keeps the same excess as Basic. A higher level does not always lower your deposit or your excess.

After an incident, call the company straight away and get a police report unless it agrees otherwise. Skipping either voids the cover. Arrange border permission separately.

Licence and eligibility at collection

Bring your voucher and documents to pickup, and read the rental conditions first.

Original driving documents

Bring your original licence, in Latin letters and valid until return. Copies and digital licences are not accepted. Domestic-only licence? An IDP is strongly advised.

Check the driver conditions

Minimum age and licence years are set per car and can differ between similar models. If you do not meet them, pickup can be refused.

Road rules for your bay itinerary

Call 112 in an emergency. Read the Montenegro driving advice before heading into the mountains.

Conditions for the journey

  • Keep right, wear seat belts and obey the limits.
  • Use daytime lights and a hands-free phone. Check for a first-aid kit, reflective vest and warning triangle.

Responsibilities during hire

  • Drive only on paved public roads.
  • A bigger car does not change this on access roads or inland detours.

Can you take the car into Croatia?

Ask for a cross-border option and tell the company your route before you leave Montenegro, so it can prepare the documents.

Debeli Brijeg is the M-1 crossing towards Dubrovnik. The Croatia Border Post in the location list is a Montenegro pickup, not a return in Croatia. Plan to bring the car back to Montenegro.

Cancelling or changing the reservation

Standard cars need a week’s notice to cancel; convertibles and luxury cars need thirty days. Some cars offer a free-cancellation extra with twenty-four hours’ notice.

Cancellation and repayment

Email your cancellation with the voucher attached. Refunds are paid within fourteen days, minus six euros per hundred for payment processing.

Amendments and missed pickup

Late changes or cancellations lose your advance, as does missing pickup without notice. To change a booking, cancel it and book again.

Questions before renting in Herceg Novi

Can I collect in Igalo instead?

Yes, Igalo has its own pickup option. Choose it as your start location and check the handover for your car. A Herceg Novi booking does not cover Igalo.

Do Herceg Novi rental cars have unlimited mileage?

Some cars have no mileage limit and others have a daily allowance. Check the car’s conditions before long trips, such as a drive south to Bar.

Can I take a small pet in a Herceg Novi rental car?

Yes, small pets are allowed when kept in a travel carrier for the whole journey, even on short trips around town.

What if I want to keep the car longer?

Contact the rental company before your rental ends and agree the new return time. A message sent after the return time does not extend the contract.

What happens if my booked vehicle is unavailable after a breakdown?

When your booked car cannot be supplied because of a breakdown or force majeure, the company must provide an equal or better class at the original price and terms. Arrange it through your confirmation contact.

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