Budva travel guide
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You're Going to Love Budva
With a population of 18,000, Budva is the largest city in Budva, Montenegro by the number of inhabitants. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Budva has to offer.
Activities & attractions in Budva
Where to Eat in Budva
If you’re looking for affordable options, Dukley Seafront (31 Jadranski put) and Escape Beach & Restaurant By Nikki Beach (7 Jadranski put) are great picks.
When to visit Budva
How to Get to Budva
Plane
When flying to Budva, you’ll arrive at Tivat (TIV), which is located 10 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Budva from the United States departs from New York and takes around 11h 10m.
Car
Another option to get to Budva is to pick up a car rental from Podgorica, which is about 24 miles from Budva. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Montenegro Car, among others, in Podgorica.
Bus
You can travel by bus to Budva using Bus or Blue Line. From Dubrovnik, the bus ride to Budva takes 135 miles and will cost you around $27. From Belgrade, the ticket costs about $65 for a journey of 665 miles. The most popular bus station is Budva Zavala, located 1.0 mile from downtown Budva. Budva Central Bus Station is also a commonly used station, and is 0.3 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving Budva
Where to stay in Budva
Average rates range from around $64 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $306 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Budva
Most booked hotels in Budva
Renting a car in Budva
Renting a car in Budva costs $32 per day, on average, or $158 if you want to rent if for 5 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 11% cheaper than airport locations in Budva.
Expect to pay $6.36 per gallon in Budva (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $76.31 and $101.75. Economy (Opel Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Budva, while also 95% cheaper than other types, on average.