Kotor car rental guide
Top 10 Car Rental Companies in Kotor
The best car rental companies in Kotor are Sixt, Hertz, Avis. Prices start from €30/day for an economy car, the minimum age is 21, and airport pickup adds about 10%.
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Top 10 rental companies in Kotor
Ranked by customer rating, price transparency and pickup convenience. Each opens a pre-filled search.
#1
Sixt
Editor’s pickFull-to-fullUnlimited mileageDeposit from €300Min age 21Free cancellationAirportDowntown
From€33/day
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#2
Hertz
Full-to-fullUnlimited mileageDeposit from €300Min age 21Free cancellationAirportDowntown
From€35/day
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#3
Avis
Top ratedFull-to-fullUnlimited mileageDeposit from €300Min age 21Free cancellationAirportDowntown
From€32/day
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#4
Europcar
Full-to-fullUnlimited mileageDeposit from €300Min age 21Free cancellationAirportDowntown
From€31/day
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#5
Budget
Full-to-fullUnlimited mileageDeposit from €250Min age 21Free cancellationAirport
From€28/day
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#6
Enterprise
Full-to-fullUnlimited mileageDeposit from €300Min age 21Free cancellationAirportDowntown
From€34/day
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#7
Alamo
Full-to-fullUnlimited mileageDeposit from €300Min age 21Free cancellationAirport
From€29/day
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#8
National
Full-to-fullUnlimited mileageDeposit from €300Min age 21Free cancellationAirportDowntown
From€36/day
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#9
Meridian Rent A Car
Local pickFull-to-fullUnlimited mileageDeposit from €200Min age 21Free cancellationAirportDowntown
From€25/day
base rate
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Prices are indicative market estimates · Last checked 2026-07-21 · 2 public sources (DiscoverCars + market data)
Price guide
Prices by car type in Kotor
| Car type | From / day | Example | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | €30 | Fiat Panda | 4 |
| Compact | €34 | Škoda Fabia | 4 |
| Midsize | €40 | VW Golf | 5 |
| SUV | €52 | Dacia Duster | 5 |
| Minivan (7-seat) | €65 | VW Touran | 7 |
Pickup locations
Where to pick up a car in Kotor
Airport — Tivat Airport (TIV)
The closest airport to Kotor, about 8km away on the same bay, with most rental desks a short walk or shuttle from arrivals.
Downtown — Kotor Old Town / marina area
Local desks near the Kotor marina suit cruise passengers and visitors staying inside or near the walled old town who want a car for exploring the bay and hinterland.
Fees
Fees at a glance
| Fee | Typical amount | When it applies |
|---|---|---|
| Airport surcharge | ~10% of base rate | TIV airport pickup |
| Young-driver fee (21–24) | €10–20/day | Drivers under 25 |
| Additional driver | €5–8/day | Per extra driver |
| Sozina Tunnel toll | Small per-trip toll | Driving the tunnel route between Podgorica and the coast |
| Refundable deposit | €200–400 | Standard hold at pickup |
Local intelligence
Things to know before renting in Kotor
- Kotor has no airport of its own — the nearest is Tivat Airport (TIV), just 8km away; Podgorica (TGD, ~1.5 hours) and Dubrovnik in Croatia (DBV, ~2 hours with a border crossing) are common alternatives.
- The Sozina Tunnel on the road between Podgorica and the coast is a tolled route, saving significant time over the older mountain road.
- The historic Kotor Serpentine — a road of roughly 25 hairpin switchbacks climbing toward Lovćen — is one of the most scenic and demanding drives in the Bay of Kotor, popular for its panoramic viewpoints.
- A car ferry across the Bay of Kotor between Kamenari and Lepetane cuts a significant loop off the drive around the bay, running frequently and taking just minutes to cross.
- Parking inside Kotor's walled Old Town is very limited — most visitors park in the paid lots just outside the walls near the marina.
- Montenegro has no nationwide vignette system, though the Sozina Tunnel carries its own toll.
- Roads in the Bay of Kotor hug the coastline and can be narrow and winding, especially around the fjord-like inner bay near Perast.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about renting a car in Kotor
Do you need a car in Kotor?
Not for the walled Old Town itself, but a car is very useful for reaching Perast, Lovćen National Park, and the wider Bay of Kotor.
Which airport is closest to Kotor?
Tivat Airport (TIV), just 8km away. Podgorica and Dubrovnik (Croatia) are the main alternatives if TIV doesn't have a convenient flight.
Is there a toll near Kotor?
Yes, the Sozina Tunnel between Podgorica and the coast is tolled; otherwise Montenegro has no nationwide vignette system.
What is the Kotor Serpentine?
A historic mountain road with about 25 switchbacks climbing from Kotor toward Lovćen, offering dramatic views over the bay — a scenic but demanding drive.
Is there a ferry across the Bay of Kotor?
Yes, a car ferry runs between Kamenari and Lepetane, saving a long detour around the inner bay.
Is parking difficult in Kotor Old Town?
Yes, the walled old town has very limited parking — most visitors use the paid lots just outside the walls near the marina.
What is the cheapest car type in Kotor?
Economy cars like a Fiat Panda start around €30/day, well suited to the bay's narrow coastal roads.
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