Kotor travel guide
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You're Going to Love Kotor
With a population of 5,345, Kotor is a must-see destination in Kotor, Montenegro. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Kotor has to offer.
When to visit Kotor
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Kotor in July, when the average temperature is 23 °C, and the highest can go up to 30 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 1 °C, with an average temperature of 7 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 238 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Kotor, with an average rainfall of 44 mm.
How to Get to Kotor
Plane
When flying to Kotor, you’ll arrive at Tivat (TIV), which is located 5 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Kotor from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 15h 25m.
Car
Another option to get to Kotor is to pick up a car hire from Podgorica, which is about 40 km from Kotor. You’ll find branches of AbbyCar Car Rentals and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Podgorica.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kotor, including Bus, Globtour and FlixBus. From Dubrovnik, the bus ride to Kotor takes 225 km and will cost you around €24. From Belgrade, the ticket costs about €35 for a journey of 1062 km. Kotor’s bus station is located 0.6 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Kotor
Where to stay in Kotor
From 5-star hotels such as the Boutique Hotel Astoria to great affordable options like the Hotel Marija, Kotor offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around €88 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €118 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Kotor
Most booked hotels in Kotor
Hiring a car in Kotor
Expect to pay €1.64 per litre in Kotor (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €19.65 and €26.19. The most frequently booked car type in Kotor is Intermediate (Class Intermediate Crossover or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Dacia Sandero or similar) is, on average, 84% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.