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.
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 16 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Budva from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 8h 35m.
Car
Another option to get to Budva is to pick up a car hire from Podgorica, which is about 38 km from Budva. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and AbbyCar Car Rentals, among others, in Podgorica.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Budva, including Bus, Blue Line and Globtour. From Podgorica, the bus ride to Budva takes 154 km and will cost you around €16. From Dubrovnik, the ticket costs about €24 for a journey of 241 km. The most popular bus station is Budva Zavala, located 1.6 km from the city centre of Budva. Budva Central Bus Station is also a commonly used station, and is 0.4 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Budva
Where to stay in Budva
Average rates range from around €51 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €188 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Budva
Most booked hotels in Budva
Hiring a car in Budva
Expect to pay €1.61 per litre in Budva (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €19.30 and €25.73. Economy (Fiat Punto or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Budva, while also 75% cheaper than other types, on average.