Rental terms

Car Rental Terms and Conditions in Montenegro

The conditions that apply when you collect a rental car in Montenegro, from fuel and insurance to driver requirements.

Last updated: August 2026

These are the conditions that apply to the rental itself, set by the rental operators supplying the cars. They are separate from our website terms, and worth reading before you collect the car so there are no surprises at the counter.

Rental period

  • The minimum chargeable rental period is 24 hours. It means that if you rent a car for a few hours, you will be charged for a full day. For example, if you need a car from Monday morning to Tuesday afternoon, you will be charged for two full days.
  • If you want to extend your rental period, you must inform the rental agent in advance.

Fuel and cleanliness

  • You must return your rental car with the same level of fuel you picked it up with. If the level of fuel is lower, you pay the difference at the rates of the car rental company. If the level of fuel is higher, you are not compensated for the difference.
  • If the car is returned so dirty that it hinders its inspection, the car will be washed at the customer's expense.

Insurance and damage

  • Standard insurance does not cover damage to wheels, undercarriage, windscreen and interior of the car. See what the insurance covers for the cover levels available.
  • In case of an insured event, you must immediately notify the rental agent and receive a police report, except as otherwise agreed with the agent. Failure to fulfil these conditions will cancel the insurance issued for the car and make you fully responsible.
  • The insurance is invalid in the event of deliberate damage to the car caused by intentional vandalism or neglect.

Where you can drive

  • Rental cars are allowed to travel only on paved public roads.
  • If you plan to travel outside the country, please notify the rental agent in advance to complete the required documents. Our border crossing guide explains how cross-border travel works.

Staying contactable

  • The contact phone number with the correct country code provided at the time of booking must be available throughout the car rental period and on the day before pick-up. We do not accept any service quality claims if it was impossible to contact the renter by mobile phone or messengers (Viber, WhatsApp or Telegram).

Costs you are responsible for

  • The payment for fuel, parking, fines and toll roads is the responsibility of the renter.

Driver requirements

  • The driver's minimum age and driving experience are listed on each car's page. These requirements may vary even for similar models. The rental agent has the right to refuse to provide the service at any time if the driver's age or driving experience does not meet the requirements for a particular car. Please use the filters to find cars that match your criteria.
  • To rent a car, you must have a valid national driver's licence with details duplicated in Latin script. The expiry date on the licence must be no earlier than the end date of the rental period. Copies or electronic licences are not accepted. If your driver's licence is only valid in the country of issuance, we strongly recommend including an International Driving Permit (IDP) in your documents and providing it upon request.

Payment cards

  • Renting a car may require a mandatory physical embossed credit card in the name of the main driver. If a credit card is required, ensure that you have it with you when picking up the car.
  • In some cases, rental companies may accept debit cards, which will also be specified during booking and in your voucher. The debit card must also be a physical, personalised card with embossed details and issued in the name of the main driver. Ensure that you have the card with you when picking up the car.

Pets

  • Only small pets may travel in rented cars and should be kept in their travel carriers at all times.

Questions before you book

If anything here affects your trip, ask before you book rather than at the counter. Get in touch and we will check the details for the specific car you have in mind.

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