Podgorica car rental information
| Pick-up location | Podgorica |
|---|---|
| Car types | Compact, Compact SUV, Compact station wagon, Economy, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV, Mini, Passenger van |
| Rental locations | 71 |
| Airport locations | 26 |
| Popular agencies | SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , GREEN MOTION , Budget, Payless, Alamo |
Cheap car rentals in Podgorica
| Economy | ₪28/day |
| Compact | ₪30/day |
| Intermediate | ₪39/day |
| Mini | ₪64/day |
| Passenger van | ₪308/day |
| Compact SUV | ₪40/day |
| Compact station wagon | ₪53/day |
| Intermediate SUV | ₪95/day |
Top tips for renting a car in Podgorica
- Car hire in Podgorica is easy enough to organise, and a good idea, seeing as some of the major tourist attractions in this part of Montenegro are a little way outside of the town. The first one worth making a day trip of is Niagara Falls, although they’re not as high as the North America namesake. Dajbabe Monastery is another worthwhile site: a church built in 1897 inside a cave. The Petrovic Palace, which also houses the Montenegro Contemporary Art Centre inside its original 19th-century pink walls. The most prominent human-made structure in Podgorica is Millennium Bridge across the Moraca River, which you can marvel at as you drive across it.
- You’ll arrive in the city at Podgorica Airport, which is well serviced by many of the largest car hire companies in Europe. You’ll see them all lined up ahead of you as you exit customs after the luggage carousel pick-up area, including Avis, Hertz or Europcar. You can then collect your vehicle from the opposite airport’s main terminal as you exit. Once you have your Podgorica car hire all sorted out, the centre of town is a mere 12.6 km (about 8 miles) drive away.
- Most of the roads in and entering Podgorica are in very good condition and traffic is very light, but there are some local standards and regulations to which you should pay attention. Firstly, it’s mandatory to drive with your headlights dipped at all times of the day. You should also add a little bit of extra time to any trip, to cater for the occasional roadworks, detours around monasteries and narrow roads in the area. Budget for about 20 to 30min extra when you have car hire in Podgorica and are planning your sightseeing trips.
- Rush hour is pretty much a foreign concept here, so you can relax completely on that front. Some roads can get at least a little busy at seemingly random times. These are especially the main ones through the centre of town in the area where Pete Proleterske Brigade becomes Bulevar Mihalia Lalica, and at the roundabout where four main road intersect: Bulevar Revolucije, Dr Ljubomira Rasovica, Cetinjski Put, and Bulevar Dzordza Vasingtona.
- 25% of our users found rental cars in Podgorica for ₪132 or less
- Book your rental car in Podgorica at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- Compact rental cars in Podgorica are around 44% cheaper than other car types, on average
FAQs about renting a car in Podgorica
What type of car is recommended for driving in Podgorica?
The areas just around Podgorica offers some of the best driving in the Balkans, so you are free to choose the car you’re going to enjoy the most. One hint is that it’s actually better to get a saloon rather than a 4WD or MPV, because the rural roads can become quite narrow and the area is mountainous. It will also help you to find parking more easily in the centre of town. In winter you’ll probably need to make sure that your hire car is equipped with snow chains as you may need them if it’s a severe season.
What’s the speed limit in Podgorica?
The local police enforce the speed limits very strictly, so take the signs very seriously. In the centre of town you can drive at a maximum of 50km/h (approx. 30mph) and on the highways around the rest of Montenegro you need to keep to 80km/h (just under 49mph). Be very careful though, because this can quickly change to as low as 20km/h (around 12mph) in some places where the roads are more narrow.
Where are the best places to park in Podgorica?
Street parking can be a bit hard to come by in Podgorica due to its small size. Summer is the season when it’s most difficult. Rather head for the parking lot in Ulica Svetlane Kane Radevic, or Bulevar Svetog Petra Cetinjskog Parking. In summer the prices range from around €0.5 to €2 per hour (about £0.40 - £1.75), settling at around €0.50 (£0.40) in winter.
How much does it cost to rent a car in Podgorica?
On average a rental car in Podgorica costs ₪150 per day.
What is the cheapest car rental company in Podgorica?
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at SURPRICE CAR RENTAL (₪28/day), GREEN MOTION (₪30/day) and Payless (₪40/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest rental car price was found at SURPRICE CAR RENTAL Podgorica Airport 81000 (7 kilometers from city center).
How much is gas price in Podgorica?
The average gas price in Podgorica is ₪25.73 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between ₪309 and ₪412, depending on the car size.
What is the most popular rental car in Podgorica?
Compact (Dacia Sandero Stepway or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Podgorica.
Which car rental companies are at Golubovci airport (TGD)?
Car rental companies onsite at Golubovci airport include GREEN MOTION, SURPRICE CAR RENTAL, Budget, Payless, Sixt, AbbyCar Car Rentals, Avis, Stella Car, Alamo and Montenegro Car.
How can I find car rentals near me in Podgorica?
Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.
How much does a Compact car rental cost in Podgorica?
A Compact car rental in Podgorica costs ₪129 per day, on average.
How much does an Intermediate car rental cost in Podgorica?
An Intermediate car rental in Podgorica costs ₪182 per day, on average.
How much does a Mini car rental cost in Podgorica?
A Mini car rental in Podgorica costs ₪127 per day, on average.
What is the most popular rental car location in Podgorica?
In Podgorica, cars are most frequently rented at GREEN MOTION Studentska Bb - Shuttle (8 km from city center ).
How much does it cost to rent a car for a week in Podgorica?
On average a rental car in Podgorica costs ₪1,050 per week (₪150 per day).
How much does it cost to rent a car long term for a month in Podgorica?
On average a rental car in Podgorica costs ₪4,501 per month (₪150 per day).
Which car rental companies in Podgorica have updated their vehicle cleaning and safety policies because of Coronavirus (COVID-19)?
Some car rental companies in Podgorica which have updated their car rental health and safety policies due to COVID-19 to make sure vehicles are clean and disinfected include Budget, Avis and Alamo
Podgorica car rental reviews and directory
Hertz
7.2
Good
3 reviewsCleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
2.0
Value for money
8.0
3 locations in Podgorica
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7.2 Good
May 2019
Pros:
Pick up easy.Cons:
Drop off seemed like a scam. When I picked up the car, they assured me it was no problem to dropoff early, just put the keys under the window When I actually dropped it off, someone was claimed there was an early return fee of "€35" -- eventually he agreed to give me a "discount" of €10, cash only.2.4 Poor
Aug 2016
Pros:
There was very little, which is being generous, to like about this car or our rental experience with Hertz.Cons:
We waited for over an hour, past our scheduled pick up time, for the car as Hertz said the car we asked for was not back. We were then given an obviously "spare" car that was an automatic rather than the manual that we had booked. It was to coin a phrase "battle worn" with not a single panel un-dented or scratched (including the roof) outside and shabby missing trim inside. It should have been consigned to the car rental scrap heap several thousand kilometres before we had the misfortune of being charged +€350 for it. It was only that there appeared no alternative any time in the foreseeable future that we accepted this dog of a car but would not be rushing back.Avis
6.9
Okay
8 reviewsCleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.9
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.9
Value for money
6.9
2 locations in Podgorica
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2.0 Poor
Nov 2017
Pros:
ABSOLUTELY NOTHINGCons:
Everything was horrible. The price was not honored. My Reservation was cancelled without my knowledge. I ended up spending an additional $1200 Dollars to get a car due to no good information from Renting from AVIS thru Kayak3.2 Poor
Jul 2017
Pros:
The car was ok (but still not too clean inside), all other things were not ok.Cons:
They force you to pay an insurance which is twice more than the car price and if you don't want that, they say you must give them 10 000 euro deposit, which is impossible for a normal person. Stay away from them! The main guy who works there is unfriendly and they don't clean too much inside the car (we had some kind of two weeks coffee something all over the car).3.2 Poor
Apr 2017
Pros:
beautiful country, wish I could have driven around more.Cons:
upon arrival to pick up my car I found that the price was increased to 2.5 times the quote. The vehicle provided was in rough mechanical shape with a transmission that surged and breaks that squealed and ground when used. Due to the shape of the vehicle I was not able to travel but just stayed in the hotel for the week. It was not a good experience.2.0 Poor
Jan 2017
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WATCH OUT! They purposely set you up if you don't buy their insurance. I booked online and also purchased insurance at the time. When I got to Podgorica to pick up the car the guy kept pushing and pushing to get their insurance and warned me that I could face charges because it happens quite frequently. I should have known then he was setting me up. When we inspected the car I pointed out several scratches on it and he just said "No Problem, No Problem." He also never said anything about a law there that if it snows and you do not have "winter tires" you can be given a ticket by police even if there is just snow on the side of the road. When I brought the car back, he accused me of having put scratches on the car and even said (and I quote) that there was a scratch on the undercarriage that he was going to charge me for. Seriously, when have you ever heard of this. What's next, getting charged for a scratch on the fuel tank underneath the car? The interesting thing is when we did the inspection, he never once looked at the under carriage. The car was an Opel and had over 125,000 kilometers on it. It had rust and other scratches all over it. He said he would be charging 1000 euros for the scratches. Be careful.3.6 Poor
Jan 2016
Pros:
The car did not break downCons:
The representative at the front desk spoke minimal English, and made the rental cost more than 2x more than the quoted price. The car was provided with the gas light being on. There was no windsheild washer fluid. The worst part was that after charging an extra "snow tires and chains" fee, the car only had winter tires on the front. The rear were pure summer tires, and this proved to be very dangerous on mountain passes, amd not legal with the places where we told them we were going. After returning the car, we were hit with a cleaning fee from the same guy who took the car to their compound prior to showing us why the fee was charged. Extremely unprofessional service.2.0 Poor
Dec 2015
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booking no:ME574082410 ı rent the car 53.43 euro.but avis company like a mafia staile charge first time 210 euro,later make discount they charge179.26 euro.so ı had to payed 127.4 euro for extra premiom location fee,super CDW(they push me),miscellaneous servise(green card ext.)That was monkey business ı newer pay like this money in my life.Please take my money and send to my account.Later ı ask another rent acar company they claim for 3 days 55 euro total for all insurents.they ese your compony name.best regards sedat turkbas mgm sedat@hotmail.comGREEN MOTION
6.6
Okay
3 reviewsCleanliness
8.0
Comfort
7.3
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.3
Value for money
7.3
7 locations in Podgorica
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10.0 Wonderful
Sep 2023
2.0 Poor
Mar 2022
Budget
6.6
Okay
3 reviewsCleanliness
6.6
Comfort
6.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.6
Value for money
7.3
2 locations in Podgorica
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8.0 Very good
Oct 2022
2.0 Poor
Jan 2023
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
4.0
Mediocre
1 reviewCleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
10.0
Value for money
4.0
2 locations in Podgorica
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4.0 Mediocre
Mar 2022
SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
10.0
Wonderful
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Cleanliness
6.0
Comfort
8.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
10.0
Value for money
10.0
7 locations in Podgorica
Sixt
10.0
Wonderful
No reviews available
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
10.0
Value for money
10.0
2 locations in Podgorica
Alamo
6.9
Okay
No reviews available
One location in Podgorica
National
8.0
Very good
No reviews available
One location in Podgorica
Autounion Car Rental
7.5
Good
No reviews available
One location in Podgorica
Global Rent A Car
7.3
Good
No reviews available
2 locations in Podgorica
INTERRENT
6.0
Okay
No reviews available
2 locations in Podgorica
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Aerodrom Podgorica
+382 20 653 066
Capital Plaza Center
+382 20 510 037
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Golubovci BB
+382 69 015 451
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Baku 88
+382 20 653 141
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Podgorica Airport
+382 69 151 357
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Aerodrom Podgorica Pp 202
+382 6999 7897
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7 Trg Golootočkih Žrtava
+382 67 254 567
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Airport Podgorica
+382 653 115
Crnogorskih Serdara 5
+382 2044 1555
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3-5 Studentska
+382 67 242 008
Hotel Hilton - Bulevar Svetog Petra Cetinjskog
+382 67 048 222
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Aerodrom Podgorica
+382 20 653 141
Baku 88
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10 Franca Rozmana, Podgorica
+382 67 399 444
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Bracana Bracanovića 40d, Podgorica
+382 69 268 268
Podgorica railway station 40d, Podgorica
+382 69 268 268
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PODGORICA bus and train station
+382 63 286 600
Podgorica airport
+382 63 286 600
Trg Golootockih Zrtava 1
+382 63 286 600
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Golubovci bb
+382 69 269 000
Studentska, Lamela 7
+382 69 269 000
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Alliance Renault Cetinjski put bb
+382 6854 7923
Golubovci bb
+382 6744 2775
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Aerodrom Podgorica
+86 10 6064 1387
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Good to know
Most popular agency | GREEN MOTION |
|---|---|
Most popular car type | Compact |
Average price | ₪150/day |
Good deal | ₪132/day |