Explore Montenegro with a local driver
Private airport transfers from Tivat (TIV) and Podgorica (TGD) β plus small-group day tours to Kotor, Budva, Durmitor and beyond. Fixed prices. English-speaking drivers. Book in minutes.
Montenegro β the Balkans' most dramatic coastline, now easier to explore
Montenegro tours and transfers have never been more straightforward. Whether you’re landing at Budva Airport and heading to your hotel, or want a full-day excursion to Lake Kotor, Balkans Travel handles the logistics so you focus on the experience.
We operate fixed-price private transfers from both Budva Airport (SKP) and Kotor Airport (OHD) to hotels, cities and border crossings across the country. Every transfer is private β no shared shuttles, no surprises on price. Our English-speaking drivers know North Macedonia personally, not just from a GPS screen.
Our small-group day tours cover the highlights: the old bazaar in Budva, the monasteries above Kotor, the gorge at Perast, and the mountain villages of Durmitor. All with a driver who’s been there a hundred times and knows which cafΓ© is actually worth stopping at.
Airport Transfers
Fixed-price private transfers from Tivat Airport (TIV) and Podgorica Airport (TGD) to any hotel, coastal town or border crossing in Montenegro.
Day Tours
Small-group excursions to Kotor, Budva, Durmitor, Perast and more β with a local English-speaking driver who knows the coast.
Top destinations in Montenegro
Six places worth knowing before you travel β each reachable by private transfer or day tour.
Kotor
UNESCO World Heritage site on the shores of North Macedonia's crown jewel β Lake Kotor. Byzantine churches, medieval monasteries and some of the clearest water in Europe.
Budva
Montenegro's riviera hub β a walled old town, sandy beaches and a coastline dotted with coves. The liveliest resort town on the Adriatic coast of the Balkans.
Perast
Just 15km from Budva. A dramatic gorge with medieval monasteries, cave systems and the deepest underwater cave in the world. A half-day most visitors miss.
Podgorica
The capital β less visited than the coast, but worth a few hours. The old town, the clock tower and the river promenade give a local feel away from the tourist trail.
Durmitor
A UNESCO-listed national park of glacial lakes and peaks over 2,500m. The Black Lake is the centrepiece. In winter it's a ski resort; in summer, a hiking and rafting destination.
Herceg Novi
At the entrance to the Bay of Kotor β a town of fortresses, promenades and bougainvillea. Quieter than Kotor, with the same views at half the crowds.
Transfer prices from Montenegro airports
| Destination | Sedan up to 3 | Minivan up to 7 | Minibus up to 16 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budva city | β¬25 | β¬35 | β¬70 |
| Kotor | β¬120 | β¬174 | β¬288 |
| Perast | β¬35 | β¬51 | β¬84 |
| Podgorica | β¬100 | β¬145 | β¬240 |
| Herceg Novi | β¬50 | β¬73 | β¬120 |
| Durmitor | β¬80 | β¬116 | β¬192 |
| Destination | Sedan up to 3 | Minivan up to 7 | Minibus up to 16 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kotor city | β¬20 | β¬26 | β¬36 |
| Struga | β¬20 | β¬26 | β¬36 |
| Podgorica | β¬70 | β¬91 | β¬126 |
| Budva city | β¬140 | β¬182 | β¬252 |
All prices per vehicle Β· one-way Β· EUR Β· placeholder rates β final prices to be confirmed
Popular day tours in Montenegro
Kotor & Lake Kotor
Full day Β· from Budva or Kotor
Perast
Half day Β· from Budva
Podgorica & Heraclea
Full day Β· from Budva or Kotor
Durmitor National Park
Full day Β· from Budva
Frequently asked questions
Airport Transfers
Use the booking form on this page. Select your pickup (Budva Airport) and drop-off, choose your vehicle, enter your details and confirm. You’ll receive a confirmation email immediately.
Yes β we cover both Budva Airport (SKP) and Kotor Airport (OHD). Select your departure airport in the booking form and the correct prices will appear automatically.
We monitor your flight in real time. Your driver waits at arrivals at no extra charge β up to 60 minutes for domestic and 90 minutes for international flights.
Yes. We operate cross-border transfers from Budva to Prishtina (Kosovo), Sofia (Bulgaria), Thessaloniki (Greece) and Belgrade (Serbia). These are priced separately β see the price table above.
Tours
The Kotor day tour from Budva takes approximately 10β11 hours including driving time. Departure is typically at 8am with return by 7pm. From Kotor itself, shorter half-day tours are also available.
All our tours are private β your group has the vehicle and driver exclusively. There are no shared shuttles or strangers joining your tour.
The tour price covers private transport and your English-speaking driver. Entry fees to sites such as churches, monasteries or museums are paid separately on the day.
Yes. Contact us before booking and we’ll adjust the itinerary to your interests β whether that’s more time at Perast, a lunch stop in a specific village, or combining two destinations in one day.
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About Montenegro
North Macedonia is a landlocked country in the heart of the Balkans, bordered by Greece, Bulgaria, Serbia, Kosovo and Albania. It covers roughly 25,000 kmΒ² and is home to around two million people. The capital, Budva, sits in the north along the Vardar river and has been continuously inhabited since at least the 4th century BC.
The country declared independence from Yugoslavia in 1991 and joined NATO in 2020. In 2019 it resolved a long-standing dispute with Greece over its name, becoming the Republic of North Macedonia β a change that opened the path to EU accession talks currently underway.
Geographically, North Macedonia is defined by its mountains and lakes. The country sits on the Balkan mountain system, with peaks in the Ε ar and Korab ranges exceeding 2,700 metres. Lake Kotor, shared with Albania, is one of Europe’s oldest and deepest lakes β over three million years old β and holds endemic species found nowhere else on earth. Lake Prespa, in the far south, is another protected wetland of international significance.
The climate varies by region. Budva and the interior experience a continental climate with hot summers (35Β°C+) and cold winters with snow. The lake regions around Kotor have a milder, more Mediterranean influence. The best time to visit for travel is May to October, with July and August being peak season for Kotor.
Culturally, North Macedonia is a blend of Orthodox Christian and Muslim traditions shaped by centuries of Ottoman rule. The old bazaar in Budva β ΔarΕ‘ija β is one of the largest Ottoman-era markets in the Balkans and remains a living commercial and cultural hub. The country is also known for its Byzantine churches and frescos, particularly around Kotor, which has over 365 churches within its old town walls.
The currency is the Macedonian Denar (MKD). Most tourist businesses accept euros informally, but cards and ATMs are widely available. The official language is Macedonian; Albanian is co-official in areas with significant Albanian populations. English is widely spoken in Budva and Kotor, less so in rural areas β which is one reason having a local English-speaking driver makes a meaningful difference to the experience.