Rental Car Fuel Policies
The fuel policy is one of the most overlooked parts of a car rental booking. Choosing the wrong one can easily cost you €30, €50 extra. Here's how each option works.
Full-to-Full (Recommended)
You collect the car with a full tank and return it full. This is the most transparent option, you only pay for the fuel you use, at pump prices. The nearest station to TIV is 800m on the road toward Tivat town.
Pre-Purchase (Avoid if Possible)
You pay for a full tank at booking, at a premium price. You return the car at any fuel level. Sounds convenient, but the per-litre cost is higher than pump prices, and you're unlikely to return the tank completely empty, so you're paying for fuel you don't use.
Same-to-Same
You collect the car at whatever level it happens to be, and return it at the same level. This can work, but it's harder to judge, and disagreements about the fuel gauge reading at return can lead to surprise charges.
Tips
- Always choose full-to-full if available
- Photograph the fuel gauge at pickup and return
- There's a Jugopetrol station 800m from TIV on the Tivat town road
- Premium fuel (95 octane) is standard in Montenegro, no need to worry about fuel grades