Uber in Montenegro: How to Get Around in 2025

Want to know if there’s Uber in Montenegro in 2025?

Do you want to know whether Uber operates in Montenegro? If you’re planning your first trip to Montenegro, you’re likely wondering about the best ways to get around. You might even be trying to organise your trip from the airport to your destination.

I’m an experienced traveller who travels around Europe and beyond without my own car. I’ve explored Montenegro using all kinds of transport to get from A to B.  In this guide I’ll walk you through everything you need to know about how to get around Montenegro.

As a global taxi app, questions about Uber in Montenegro are common. The quick answer is that Uber is not available in Montenegro in 2025.

This might be disappointing if you were hoping to find a convenient way to get around Montenegro independently.  However, don’t worry, it’s totally possible to travel around Montenegro without a car and without Uber.  Read on to discover essential information on transport and getting around Montenegro.

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Is there Uber in Montenegro? 

Many people ask, is there Uber in Montenegro.  The answer is no in 2025.

Although Uber operates in plenty of other European destinations, like Uber Madrid, Uber Stockholm, and you can even take an Uber in Malta, sadly there is no Uber in Montenegro.

Are there other ride hailing apps in Montenegro in 2025?

Unfortunately, other ride hailing apps, such as Bolt and Cabify, also don’t operate in Montenegro.

How to get around Montenegro without Uber

As there’s no Uber in Montenegro, you’re probably wondering how you get around in Montenegro.  I travel without a car so I’m very used to having to find my way around new places via a variety of transport options. 

I’ve included details of the main ways for getting around in Montenegro, all of which I used on my own trip.

How to get to and from the airport in Montenegro

One of the key queries about getting around Montenegro is how to get from the airport to the centre.

There are two international airports in Montenegro, Podgorica and Tivat.

Podgorica is the capital of Montenegro and Tivat is very close to the popular destinations of Kotor and Perast (and even the neighbouring country of Dubrovnik).

As there is no Uber in Montenegro, you won’t be able to take an Uber from the airport to your accommodation.  However, there are a few transport options you can use to make the trip from the airports. 

Private airport transfer

You can book a private airport transfer in advance.  This is a convenient and stress-free option for journeys to and from both Podgorica and Tivat airports in Montenegro.

A driver will meet you on arrival, with your name displayed, and take you to your transfer vehicle. When you’re tired from travelling, this direct service is a great way to start your trip.

A pre-booked transfer means you can budget for the cost in advance and avoid the hassle of bargaining over taxi prices in a language that’s not your own.

Airport transfer costs are very reasonable in Montenegro with Kiwitaxi, so for maximum convenience this is a great option in Montenegro. 

Check price and availability of an airport transfer in Montenegro

Bus to and from Tivat Airport to Kotor

Whilst there is a bus that runs the Tivat to Kotor route, unfortunately the stop at the airport is not particularly convenient as you have to walk around 200m with your luggage. There are also mixed reports of whether or not the buses will stop there, or only at the bigger Tivat bus station 1.5 km away on the road to Tivat town.

Bus to and from Pogdorica Airport

Buses run frequently from outside Podgorica airport to the bus station in Podgorica centre.  Several different companies serve the route. 

The cost of the bus ticket from Pogdorica airport to the city is 2- 3 euros one way, depending on the operator.  Check times on the busticket4.me website.

Podgorica bus station is next to the train station, so it’s easy to get onward travel to other places in Montenegro like the beautiful Durmitor National Park.  The bus station itself is a little sparse, there are toilets, but I found them to be not the nicest. 

Airport taxis in Montenegro

Along with pre-arranged transfers, taxis are a good option for getting to and from Podgorica and Tivat airports.  Be aware that they might be under high demand at the time you’re travelling. 

Taxi from Kotor to Tivat airport

Although the journey time from Kotor to Tivat airport by taxi is short, at only 15 minutes, make sure to allow at least double that time for the trip, as traffic in and around Kotor can come to an almost standstill at peak times and you don’t want the stress of running late for your flight.

On one of my taxi trips in Kotor we were stuck in the tunnel outside of town for what seemed like an age.

The cost of the airport taxi should be around 25 to 30 euros.  I used Red Taxi when I was in Kotor and boked via WhatsApp.

Taxi from Podgorica airport to the centre

The journey time from the airport in Podgorica to the city centre is also around 15 minutes by taxi.

You can book a taxi for €15 from Go Montenegro.

Hire car

If you want to have maximum convenience when travelling in Montenegro, you can hire a car from Discover Cars.  They have good cancellation terms and you can search and compare different providers in once place.

Getting around Montenegro – transport options

I used many different transport options when I visited Montenegro. Here are all the details from my experience.

Montenegro by bus

There are both local buses and long distance buses in Montenegro.  For example, to get around Kotor you can use the local Blueline buses.

I used both local and long distance buses to get around Montenegro.  I found the long distance buses to be a very cheap and practical way to explore.  For example, I used them to visit Budva and the iconic Black Lake.

The actual buses ranged from those that were on time, clean and spacious, to some that were late, overcrowded and uncomfortable.

Despite some less than ideal journeys, if you go with an attitude of being prepared to have to wait a bit, buses are a budget-friendly way to make the most of the wonderful landscape of Montenegro.  

Book Montenegro bus tickets in advance online via busticket4.me.

Train travel in Montenegro

There are two main train lines in Montenegro.  One runs from Bar, on the coast, all the way to Belgrade in Serbia, via the capital, Podgorica.  The other line goes from Podgorica to Nikšić.

When I stayed in Budva I took a bus to Sutomore and from there I picked up the train to Virpazar and Podgorica.

I didn’t have long to make that connection and ran so fast I felt sick.  In the end, I needn’t have bothered as the massive train waited for ten minutes at the station before creaking back to life.

It was a brilliant experience riding such a huge, old train.  The station staff were friendly, as were the locals who helped point me in the direction of the station when I’d taken a wrong turn.

The main benefit of taking the train, apart from it being a fun way to travel, is that the tickets are ridiculously cheap.  It costs a few euros to do an hour’s journey.  Much cheaper than my local trains from Cambridge to London. 

Find up to date timetables for trains in Montenegro on the Railway of Montenego website.

Pro tip: train stations that I visited in Montenegro didn’t have any facilities (unless you count stray cats) so bring your own snacks and water.  The train toilets were also pretty grim.

Taxi

I used taxis several times in Montenegro, when the train or bus wasn’t a convenient option.  The taxis were fast, reliable and reasonably priced. 

When travelling around Montenegro by public transport, it can be worth a little splurge to get you from A to B, as the other transport options are so well priced that your overall transport costs are low.

Taxi operators vary from city to city.  Some of the key ones are:

• Budva – Terrae Taxi
• Kotor – Red Taxi
• Podgorica –  Red Taxi

Ferry and boats

As well as trains, buses and taxis, there are several places in Montenegro where you’ll have the opportunity to travel by boat.  I used the ferry to get from Dubrovnik to Montenegro, arriving in Budva.  This was a much better way to make this journey for me than the bus and meant I got to see two countries in one trip.

If you’re flying in to Tivat first on your Montenegro trip, check out my guide for how to get from Tivat Airport to Budva.

Along with arriving in Montenegro, other places to consider boat trips are to naviagate around Kotor Bay and at the sublime Lake Skadar (from Virpazar).

Car hire in Montenegro

To drive yourself around Montenegro, compare car hire prices on Discover Cars. 

As well as all of the above choices for transport in Montenegro, you can also hire bikes, go on excellent nature hikes and even take a  modern cable car in Kotor to get around.

FAQs: Uber in Montenegro

Does uber exist in Montenegro?

No, Uber does not exist in Montenegro.  However, there are plenty of other ways to get around the country for travellers without a car.

Do you tip taxis in Montenegro?

Tipping your taxi driver in Montenegro is not required. However, if you would like to leave a tip you can round up by a couple of euros.

Wrap up: Uber in Montenegro in 2025

Now you know that Uber is not available in Montenegro but that there are plenty of other good ways to get around without a car.

Buses, trains and even boats will all help you explore this wonderful country.  You can use them to travel far and wide in Montenegro, from nature spots like Durmitor National Park to the coastal spots of Perast and Budva.

Whichever mode of transport you choose, enjoy your trip to Montenegro. Be sure to visit as much of the country as you can.