Kotor Car Hire
Car Hire Kotor
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Prices shown are per-day floor rates for a 7-day rental at current dates. Actual price varies by exact dates, pickup location, vendor and season.
Arriving at Tivat Airport?
Tivat is the closest airport to Kotor and where most rentals start. Pick up at the terminal and you are on the bay road within minutes.
8 km to the Old Town
Tivat Airport sits across the bay from Kotor on the coastal road. Outside summer afternoon peaks the drive is straightforward and traffic is light.
Airport Delivery
Add airport delivery at booking and the keys are handed over outside arrivals. Skip the taxi rank, no transfer to arrange separately.
North or South from Day One
Tivat is well placed for both directions along the coast. Head north up the Bay of Kotor towards Perast and Croatia, or south to Budva and Sveti Stefan.
Every Bay Drive Within Reach
Perast, Risan, the Lovćen serpentines and Cetinje all sit close by. The day you land is the day you can start exploring, no group tour required.
Built for Travellers
Everything you need for a stress-free car rental in the Bay of Kotor.
Tivat Airport Pickup
We meet you at Tivat arrivals, just 8 km from the Old Town walls. Drive the bay road into Kotor in 15 minutes, no shuttle, no waiting around.
Insurance Options
Free Minimum (third-party) cover on every booking, with Basic, Full, and no-deposit Full Plus tiers available as paid upgrades.
Free Cancellation
On selected cars (around 46% of the fleet): refund of advance payment if you cancel more than 24 hours before pickup.
From Our Blog
Driving routes, hidden stops, and insider tips for exploring the Bay of Kotor by car.
Common Questions
Everything you need to know before you book.
A valid driving licence and passport or ID. Most cars accept cash, debit card or crypto for payment — a credit card is not required on any booking on the platform. International Driving Permit may be needed for non-EU licences depending on the supplier.
Yes — cross-border travel is sold as a paid permit at three tiers: (1) Croatia, Bosnia & Herzegovina and Serbia (no Green Card needed); (2) the same plus Albania and Kosovo (Green Card provided); (3) Albania, Kosovo, Croatia, Bosnia, Serbia, Macedonia, all EU countries and Switzerland (Green Card provided). The right tier for your trip is shown at checkout.
Age and required driving experience vary by vehicle. The lowest cars on the platform are available from 18+ years old with 1+ years driving experience.
Every booking includes the free Minimum (third-party liability) cover with a typical €100 deposit and VAT. Insurance upgrades are paid extras: Basic, Full, and a no-deposit Full Plus. Unlimited mileage is included on most cars (376 of around 380).
Your agent meets you in the Tivat Airport arrivals hall holding a sign with your name. The car is parked directly outside. From the terminal to the Kotor Old Town walls takes around 15 minutes along the bay road. Alternatively, we can arrange pickup at the Tabacina car park at Kotor's Old Town entrance.
Free cancellation is available on selected cars (around 176 of approximately 380, marked clearly in the search results). On those cars, the full advance payment is refunded if you cancel more than 24 hours before pickup; cancellations within 24 hours of pickup are non-refundable.
Most cars hold a €100 deposit at pickup. 47 cars on the platform require no deposit at all, and a further 124 offer a no-deposit option as a paid service. Choosing the Full Plus insurance tier also waives the deposit.
The Old Town is car-free. Use the Tabacina multi-storey (5-minute walk to the Sea Gate, fills by 10 am in summer) or the River Gate lot along the Skurda stream (cheaper, free off-season). A temporary overflow lot operates on the approach road in July and August with a shuttle to the walls.