Parking Rules and Payment in Montenegro: real experience from chats
Short answer
Parking in Montenegro costs around 1 EUR per hour and is usually paid via cash to attendants, parking meters, or SMS using a local SIM card. While some free spots exist, they are rare, and drivers can alternatively use parking apps or purchase prepaid cards at local tobacco shops.
From real experience
Parking in Montenegro is generally expensive, with an average cost of approximately 1 EUR per hour, and payment is typically cash-only.
Free parking spots can be found, but they are rare and require careful searching for areas without explicit signs or markings. For example, some free spots have been found in Kotor and Becici. Travelers should budget for parking costs or be prepared to spend time searching for free alternatives.
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Parking in Montenegro presents various payment methods.
Paid parking is available in cities like Kotor, Tivat, and Herceg Novi. Payment options include cash to an attendant, SMS (requiring a local SIM card), or parking meters. A free 1-hour parking option is available after the tunnel from Tivat to Kotor. In Herceg Novi, cash payment at 'Tabak' kiosks is an option for parking tickets based on the vehicle's license plate.
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To pay for street parking in Montenegro via SMS, a local number is required.
Tourists can alternatively use parking apps (Digitalni kiosk) with a local SIM or pay at staffed parking lots/kiosks with cash. Prepaid parking cards are available at local tobacco shops (trafika).
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Payment for paid parking in Budva can be made in several ways: at booths with attendants (cash payment), or via a mobile application.
The specific method may vary depending on the parking location.