Town, Montenegro
Budva
Montenegro's beach and nightlife hub, with an old walled town, lively summer clubs and beaches. Best for a fun summer week; it gets noisy, crowded and expensive in July and August.
At a glance
- Safety4/5Safe with normal careDetails
- Monthly budget$1,910–3,040Comfortable, one person · €1,700–2,700Details
- Value for money31/100Better value than 30% of places we coverDetails
- Best time to goMay–Jun, SepWarmest: Aug, 32°CDetails
- Internet91 MbpsFixed broadband, Montenegro medianDetails
- Tap waterYes, drinkableTap water is generally safe; summer shortages or cloudy water happen, and many visitors buy bottled.Details
- LGBTQ+3/5Tolerant, but be discreetDetails
- Solo travel4/5English: widely spokenDetails
- Doctor's visit$34–79Private clinic, without insuranceDetails
- Getting aroundLocal busWalkable centerDetails
- Cash or cardMixed: cards and cashCards work at hotels and most restaurants; cash for buses, beach bars, small cafés and taxis.Details
Where to stay in Budva
Areas visitors base themselves in.
| Area | Good for |
|---|---|
| Budva Old Town and Slovenska Plaža | Short stays: beach, bars, clubs, walkable |
| Becici | Quieter beach and hotels east of the centre |
| Petrovac | Calmer coastal village 17 km south |
| Rafailovici | Seafront promenade with apartments and cafés |
Apps that work in Budva
No ride-hailing apps work here; see the taxi note below.
Food delivery
| App | Notes |
|---|---|
| Glovo | Takeaway from many Budva restaurants |
- Maps: Google Maps
- Messaging: Viber, WhatsApp
- Taxis: No ride-hailing app to rely on; use registered taxis or hotel transfers, and agree the price before leaving.
Cash, cards and tipping
What to carry and how to pay. Money in Montenegro.
- Mixed: cards and cash Cards work at hotels and most restaurants; cash for buses, beach bars, small cafés and taxis.
- Currency: Euro (EUR). US$1 ≈ €0.89 on 03 Oct 2026.
- ATMs: Use ATMs inside banks to avoid skimming; many charge foreign cards a fee. Decline currency conversion.
- Tipping: About 10% in restaurants for good service; round up for taxis and cafés.
- Paying by phone: Apple Pay and Google Pay work on contactless terminals in towns; carry cash elsewhere.
Before you go
Visa and entry
- Outside Schengen: 90 days in any 180, counted separately from Schengen. Make sure your passport is stamped on entry and exit.
- Register with police or the local tourist office within 24 hours; hotels and licensed hosts do it and collect tourist tax.
Emergency numbers
Police 122 · Ambulance 124 · Fire 123 · All emergencies 112
Plugs
Type C, F · 230 V, 50 Hz. Do I need an adapter?
SIM and eSIM
Prepaid and summer tourist packs at operator shops and kiosks; data is cheap. Regional SIMs roam free across the Western Balkans; EU SIMs don't. eSIMs work for visitors.
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Sources
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