Plan and book a one-way route
Tap two pins on the map to set your pickup and drop-off, add dates, then Check prices to open the booking widget pre-filled with your route.
How one-way car rental works in Montenegro
Pick up your rental car in one Montenegro city and drop it off in another. We cover 32 pickup points across the coast, interior and mountain north (Tivat Airport, Podgorica Airport, Kotor, Budva, Bar, Herceg Novi, Ulcinj, Kolašin, Žabljak and the smaller villages in between), and any one of them can act as either the collection or the drop-off in a one-way booking. No minimum rental period, no advance approval needed; the full fleet stays available regardless of which combination you pick.
The most common one-way patterns are open-jaw airport rentals (fly into Tivat, out from Podgorica), coast-to-coast traverses (Kotor down to Bar), and coast-then-mountain trips (Budva up to Žabljak). The fee for the one-way drop-off itself depends on the distance between pickup and return points and on the specific supplier you book with; typically anywhere from free for short hops to €100+ for the longest cross-country runs. The planner above shows real road distance, drive time and a realistic fee bracket between any two of the 32 points before you commit to a booking, and the operator's exact fee is calculated and displayed in the booking widget at checkout before you confirm.
Popular one-way routes
These are the most frequently booked one-way combinations. Fee ranges are typical brackets for the distance involved; the actual operator-specific fee appears at checkout and varies slightly between suppliers. The notes column shows the common reason travellers pick that route.
| Pickup | Drop-off | Typical fee |
|---|---|---|
| Tivat Airport | Podgorica Airport | Free to €40 |
| Tivat Airport | Kotor | Free to €40 |
| Tivat Airport | Budva | Free to €40 |
| Tivat Airport | Bar | Free to €50 |
| Tivat Airport | Ulcinj | Free to €50 |
| Tivat Airport | Žabljak | €80 to €180 |
| Podgorica Airport | Tivat Airport | Free to €40 |
| Podgorica Airport | Budva | €10 to €40 |
| Podgorica Airport | Kolašin | €115 to €130 |
| Podgorica Airport | Herceg Novi | €30 to €100 |
| Kotor | Bar | Free to €50 |
| Kotor | Žabljak | €80 to €180 |
| Budva | Tivat Airport | Free to €40 |
| Budva | Kotor | Free to €40 |
| Budva | Podgorica Airport | €10 to €40 |
| Budva | Žabljak | €125 to €180 |
| Bar | Žabljak | €20 to €100 |
| Herceg Novi | Tivat Airport | Free to €40 |
| Kolašin | Podgorica Airport | Free to €40 |
Live prices for your dates, drop-off fee shown at checkout.
Free cancellation 24h before pickup
All one-way collection and drop-off points throughout Montenegro
Every point below can act as either a collection or a drop-off in a one-way booking. The full fleet is available, same per-day rate, same insurance tiers; the only thing that changes is whether the operator charges a one-way relocation fee (some operators do not charge anything for short hops or popular routes). Grouped by region:
Airports
South coast
What is not supported
Cross-border drop-offs are not available. Cars rented from Montenegro must be returned to one of the 32 Montenegro pickup points; you cannot drop the car off in Dubrovnik (Croatia), Trebinje (Bosnia), Tirana (Albania), or any other country, even if you crossed the border during the rental with a cross-border permit.
Most travellers who fly out from Dubrovnik return the car at Tivat Airport or Herceg Novi the day before, then take a transfer or bus across the border for the flight. The drive from Herceg Novi to Dubrovnik Airport via the Debeli Brijeg crossing is about 45 minutes plus border time, so a morning car return and an afternoon flight from DBV is a routine combination. See the border crossing guide for queue patterns and crossing options.
One-way rental FAQs
Is there a minimum rental period for a one-way booking?
No. One-way rentals carry no extra minimum-day requirement; the same minimum that applies to standard bookings (one day) applies to one-way. You can pick up in the morning and drop off the same evening at a different location if your trip is that short.
How is the drop-off fee calculated?
Each supplier in the marketplace sets their own one-way drop-off charge, typically based on the distance between pickup and return points. Some price it per kilometre, others use flat-fee zones. The booking widget calculates the exact fee for the specific car and route you choose, and displays it at the booking step before payment.
Are all 32 pickup points always available as drop-offs?
The network covers all popular pickup and drop-off points across Montenegro. The full list of pickup points functions as a list of drop-off points too, since one-way bookings draw from the same network. If a specific combination is not bookable for the supplier you select (rare), choose a different supplier with the same vehicle class.
Can I drop the car off in Dubrovnik, Trebinje or another country?
No. Cross-border drop-offs are not supported. Cars must be returned to a Montenegro pickup point. The most common workaround is to return the car at Tivat Airport or Herceg Novi and take a transfer or bus across the border for the onward flight.
Does the one-way fee affect my deposit or insurance?
No. The one-way fee is separate from the security deposit and from your insurance tier. The deposit is held the same way regardless of pickup or drop-off location; the four insurance tiers (Minimum, Basic, Full, Full Plus) are also unchanged for one-way bookings.
Can I change the drop-off location after pickup?
In most cases the drop-off location is set at booking and changing it during the rental requires the supplier's approval and a recalculated fee. If your plans change mid-trip, contact the supplier directly using the number on your rental agreement; some accept the change, some do not.
Car hire since 2007. Free cancellation, most cars without credit card, pickup at Tivat and Podgorica airports.