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Car hire in Podgorica

Have a car brought to your Podgorica address, free on some offers, or collect at the Hilton Crna Gora or Big fashion mall, all without a credit card.

Cheap car hire with Podgorica collection

These Podgorica cars come with no delivery charge, and each shows its deposit. Check hotel or mall pickup separately if you prefer it.

Vehicle sizes for a capital-city stay

Where can you pick up in the capital?

Pick up in town instead of the airport: delivery to your address, the Hilton Crna Gora or Big fashion mall.

Delivered to you

Give your full address. Delivery is free on some cars and charged on others; some need no deposit.

Hilton Crna Gora pickup

A handover charge is included, and some cars need no deposit. Agree the exact meeting spot before you go.

Big fashion mall pickup

Handover is included, but cars need a cash deposit. Confirm the time and meeting spot first.

Mall of Montenegro, the Railway Station and Hotel Podgorica are also on the list. A place on the list does not mean a car or a desk is there all day; confirm first.

For delivery, give the street address and accommodation name, plus a phone number with country code. Keep that phone on from the day before pickup to the end of the rental.

To drive straight after landing, book Podgorica Airport pickup instead; town delivery does not include an airport meeting.

Can you collect without a credit card?

Town delivery, hotel and mall cars need no credit card. Airport pickups have different rules, so check the rules for where you start.

No credit card does not mean no deposit. Some mall cars take a cash deposit, while some delivered cars need none. Check each car’s payment and deposit rules.

Pay 15 to 20% online to book; the balance is due when you collect. Any deposit comes on top of that balance.

Where a card is required, it must be the lead driver’s own embossed card; debit only if booking and voucher allow it.

How long are the airport approaches near Podgorica?

These drives start at Podgorica Airport (TGD), outside town. Allow time for pickup and queues; town delivery starts from your address instead.

A large stone Orthodox cathedral with golden crosses on its domes, under a blue sky with white clouds
Podgorica Airport→Podgorica
20 min · 11.2 km
A red two-storey palace with white windows and a balcony, under a blue sky with white clouds
Podgorica Airport→Cetinje
50 min · 38.5 km
Green hills falling to the sea with the town of Bar along the bay, a stone monument and flag on the hilltop and a blue sky with light cloud
Podgorica Airport→Bar
55 min · 44.9 km
The walled islet of Sveti Stefan with red roofs, joined to the shore by a sand causeway, in a deep blue sea
Podgorica Airport→Sveti Stefan
1 h 15 min · 56.4 km
A calm lake with a small boat, a pine tree in front and green wooded hills under a blue sky
Podgorica Airport→Kolašin
1 h 15 min · 68.0 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

From Tivat Airport, the centre is 79.6 kilometres, about an hour and forty-five minutes.

If your hire starts at the airport, paperwork, the car check and loading add to the drive.

Arriving via Tivat means a longer drive on the coastal road and the M-10, and summer traffic can add time. These times end at the main square, not your hotel.

Parking around your accommodation

Check where you can park before booking town delivery. A hotel or mall pickup does not include parking for your stay.

  • Ask your accommodation about parking and whether a space comes with your stay. Mention the car size if you need a van, and check any gate.
  • Read the signs and pay where you park. Keep any receipt and check the time limit; a pickup there does not mean you may park there.

Parking charges and fines are yours to pay, even on a car delivered free. Keep them in mind when you compare hotel delivery with other pickups.

If you pick up before check-in or return after check-out, ask your accommodation where the car can wait.

For a town return, agree the place with the company and allow time for the check. Return the same fuel level: missing fuel is charged, extra is not refunded, and you pay cleaning if dirt blocks the inspection.

Road choices towards the coast and mountains

From Podgorica you can take the Sozina tunnel road towards Bar, the motorway north or the road through Cetinje. Check conditions before you go.

South towards Bar

The Sozina tunnel links the Virpazar side with the coast. The toll depends on vehicle category, and a tall van may count differently from a car.

North from Smokovac

The motorway runs towards Mateševo. The toll depends on your exit, such as Pelev brijeg or Veruša, and on your vehicle category.

Cetinje overtaking rules

On the road to Cetinje, follow the road markings and never cross a solid line to overtake.

Vehicle toll categories

Check current Sozina and motorway tolls. A two-axle vehicle above the height limit can pay a different rate; ask the company how a larger car counts.

Sozina serves the Bar coast, and the motorway north serves Kolašin. Check the road and weather before you go; no SUV is allowed on unpaved tracks.

Check the current Sozina toll and motorway toll before you go.

Arriving through Tivat and finishing in town

You can start at Tivat Airport and finish at a Podgorica address, the Hilton Crna Gora or Big fashion mall, where the car allows it.

A large stone Orthodox cathedral with golden crosses on its domes, under a blue sky with white clouds
Tivat Airport→Podgorica
79.6 km, roughly 1 h 45 min

Car hire in Podgorica →

One total for the trip

Check one total that covers Tivat pickup and Podgorica return.

Changing the return place

Any change to your return place needs the company’s agreement.

Each address, Hilton or mall return needs its own agreed time. A one-way return in Montenegro does not allow returning abroad or to another company.

Typical Podgorica prices through the year

The chart covers November 2026 to October 2027, using a week that starts on each 15th. Months without a price show N/A.

Town prices only, without airport pickups; enter your dates for current prices.

Delivery, hotel and mall pickup can cost different amounts in the same month. Compare the pickup you want, with its car and cover; the chart is a guide only.

Think about when you need the car. Delivery can start after a few days in the capital, or a longer hire can cover trips out too.

The shortest charge is twenty-four hours, so one morning to the next afternoon is two days. Ask the company before returning later than booked.

Automatic choices and family equipment

Both manual and automatic cars are available in town. Some delivered cars offer a second driver and child seats; match these to your group.

Child restraints

Some delivered cars offer infant seats, child seats and boosters. Book the right one ahead, then check it fits before you drive off.

Another driver

Some delivered cars allow a second driver on the contract. Get approval before sharing the driving, and check they meet the car’s rules.

Passenger and luggage space

Podgorica has seven to nine-seat cars. Check boot space with everyone seated, as seat count alone will not tell you if your cases fit.

Install child equipment

Book child seats before pickup and ask how they fit at the meeting. Even a short first drive needs the right seat.

Car hire insurance before leaving Podgorica

Minimum cover is included. Other levels vary by car, and paying no deposit does not remove exclusions or your share of damage.

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)

Under standard cover, wheels, interior, windscreen and underbody are not included. Deliberate damage or neglect voids protection, upgrades included.

Some delivered cars need no deposit at any level. Basic and Full still carry a driver contribution; Full Coverage Plus removes it. Levels and prices vary by car.

A deposit is not the same as your share of damage costs. Your own motor insurance does not cover a rental car; read any separate reimbursement policy on its terms.

After an accident, tell the company straight away and get a police report unless it agrees another way. Skipping this can void cover and leave you paying.

What should each driver bring?

Show your original national licence, valid until the return and in Latin letters. A phone photo or photocopy is not accepted.

Licence checks

If your licence only works in your home country, an International Driving Permit is strongly recommended. Bring both originals and check they are valid.

Eligibility before collection

Check your car’s age and licence-history rules before booking. Similar models can differ, and a driver who does not qualify can be refused at pickup.

Review the full rental conditions before travelling.

Driving beyond the capital

Use paved public roads only. Choosing an SUV or following a sat-nav does not allow an unpaved shortcut.

Road responsibilities

  • Drive on the right, wear a seat belt, use daytime lights and no handheld phone. Ask the company about the required safety kit.

Fuel, tolls and fines

  • Fuel, tolls and traffic fines are yours to pay.

A border trip needs prior agreement

Tell the company before leaving Montenegro so it can prepare the papers. Some delivered cars offer border packages with or without Albania and Kosovo.

Choose a package that covers every country, including any you pass through. Being close to the Božaj crossing towards Albania does not give permission to cross, and a crossing does not let you leave the car abroad.

If your plans change before arrival

Cancel a week ahead normally, or thirty days for convertibles and luxury cars. Add the cancellation option and only twenty-four hours’ notice is needed.

Cancellation request

Attach the voucher to your cancellation email. The refund comes within fourteen days, less six euros for every hundred paid.

Refunds and changes

Late cancellations or changes, and no-shows without warning, lose your advance. To change your hire, cancel and rebook.

Any change to a Montenegro reservation counts as a cancellation and a new booking.

Questions before a Podgorica handover

Can I collect at the railway station?

The Railway Station is on the location list, with Mall of Montenegro and Hotel Podgorica. Ask whether your car can be supplied there for your dates; address delivery does not cover it.

Does the hire include unlimited kilometres?

Not always. Some Podgorica cars have a daily limit and some have none. Check the allowance on your car before planning long drives.

Is a model shown in a deal always guaranteed?

Not always; some offers allow a similar model, so check the class and features. If a breakdown or force majeure means your car is unavailable, you get the same or a better class at the same price.

Can I take a small pet in a Podgorica rental car?

Yes, small pets can travel in a carrier on every drive, even short ones. Have the carrier ready at pickup.

Who do I contact about the vehicle?

Use the contact in your confirmation email for questions about the car or handover. Keep your phone on from the day before pickup so the company can reach you.

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