When going to visit a foreign country, many vacationers ask questions about how to get to the country and how to travel on it. The transport system of Montenegro is quite developed and understandable, but at the same time there are local nuances about which it is worth to know and remember.
Aviation transport
There are 3 airports of local importance and 2 international airports in the country, in Podgorica and Tivat (mostly charter flights). Also in Montenegro there is a helipad. The national carrier is Montenegro Airlines. When departing from the country's airports, a local fee of EUR 15 is usually charged. Many carriers include this amount directly into the ticket.
Bus service in the country
The most developed and popular public transport in Montenegro are buses. Both state and private carriers operate here. The former are considered budgetary, but the service is better for the latter. On-demand stops are allowed in the country. In each locality there are bus stations. Marshrutki run along the entire coast clearly on schedule.
Buy a ticket for travel either in a special kiosk, or directly in the bus. The cost can be 2 times different, but it starts from 0.5 euros. Do not forget to validate your ticket yourself. To save money, you can buy a reusable travel document.
In Montenegro, complex mountain roads, and buses come across quite old. This is one of the main reasons for the delays and breakdowns of transport, as well as its delays in transit. Consider this fact when planning a trip to the airport.
Railway transport in Montenegro
In the country there are four types of trains: passenger ("Putnitsky"), high-speed ("brzy"), fast ("proverbs") and express ("express"). The cost of tickets depends on the selected type of train, class of the car and ranges from 2 to 7 euros. They need to be purchased in advance, in the summer time the flow of people increases dramatically.
Trains run clearly on schedule. Each has a non-smoking compartment. Baggage, whose weight does not exceed 50 kg, is not paid additionally.
The railway line connects Subotica, Podgorica, Bijelo Polje , Kolasin , Novi Sad, Pristina, Belgrade, Nis and it is directed towards Macedonia. This route is very popular among tourists in that you can see simply fascinating landscapes from the windows.
Maritime transport system
In all the big cities of Montenegro there are berths for boats and yachts. Most often it is private transport, which can always be rented. The country has developed special water routes for tourists. For example, in the Italian village of Bari every night goes ferry (though, for this you must have a Schengen visa).
Between the cities of Montenegro, motor ships and boats run. Also on the sea on a motor boat you can ride on numerous islets or distant beaches . The cost is usually included and the delivery back.
Car rental
Many travelers like to not depend on anyone and they themselves sit behind the wheel. In Montenegro, the service "rent-a-car", which is provided in every city, is popular. You can rent a car for a couple of hours, or for several days.
The average rental price of the car is 55 euros per day, you can also take a scooter - about 35 euros and a bicycle - from 10 euros. There are no restrictions on mileage. Do not forget to read the contract carefully before renting a vehicle. Very often the price does not include insurance (about 5 euros) and taxes, which is approximately 17% of the amount.
To give you a car rental, you need:
- have at least 3 years of experience;
- grant their driver's license (Russian or Ukrainian);
- age not less than 21 years;
- Leave a deposit of 150-300 euros (depending on the car brand).
If you decide to rent a car, then be prepared for high prices for gasoline, traffic jams, paid parking and possible lack of available seats.
The taxi system in Montenegro is well developed, almost all cars are equipped with meters. The price is 2 euros for landing, and then for 1 euro per kilometer. In many cities, you can negotiate the cost in advance.
By taxi, you can go for a full day excursion, or simply move around the city. In the latter case, the price rarely exceeds 5 euros. At the end of the trip, it is customary to leave a tip at the rate of 5-15% of the total amount. In general, Montenegro is a small country, and many localities can be walked on foot in 20-30 minutes.
Helpful information
Autocrats are installed on almost all roads of the country. Also there are paid sites, which are reported by signs on the road, they are paid when leaving. When going to mountain areas, get the latest version of the maps to know which parts of the road have become unusable, and which ones, on the contrary, have been repaired.
Since 2008, when you enter Montenegro, an environmental fee is charged by car. Its cost depends on the number of seats (up to 8 people - 10 euros), the weight of the car (up to 5 tons - 30 euros, from 6 tons - 50 euros). The payment is valid for 11 months, and it is indicated by a sticker on the windshield.
In Montenegro, right-hand traffic with two lanes in each direction. In the city the maximum permissible speed is 60 km / h, on the roads of the first class it is 100 km / h, and in the second class - 80 km / h.