What documents do I need at TIV pickup?

A driving licence with Latin-script details, a passport, and a physical credit card in the main driver’s name. If your licence uses only non-Latin characters, bring an International Driving Permit.

Can I drive the rental car to Croatia or Albania?

Yes. Notify the rental company at booking so they prepare the Green Card insurance certificate. Cross-border travel to Croatia, Bosnia, Albania, Serbia, and Kosovo is permitted.

How does TIV airport pickup work?

Tivat is a single-terminal airport. After baggage reclaim, walk out the exit and cross to the short-stay car park — roughly 40 metres. Agent meets you with keys. About 10 minutes total.

What is included in the rental price?

CDW and theft protection, VAT, an equipment kit, and a transparent fuel policy. Mileage terms vary by vehicle.

Are there any hidden fees?

No. Taxes, airport surcharge, equipment kit — all included. The price at checkout is the price you pay at pickup.

Can I drop off at a different location?

Yes. One-way rentals supported across 28+ towns in Montenegro. Pick up at TIV and drop off in Budva, Kotor, Podgorica, or Dubrovnik.

Child Seats, GPS & Extras: What to Book and What to Skip

Add-ons, daily fees, and what to bring from home

Rental Car Extras at TIV

Most rental companies at Tivat Airport offer a menu of add-ons you can book alongside the car. Some are essential (child seats if you're travelling with kids), some are convenient (GPS), and some are a waste of money (WiFi hotspots when your phone already has data).

Here's what's available, what each costs, and whether it's worth the daily fee.

Child Seats

Montenegro law requires children under 135 cm in height to use an appropriate child restraint. Rental companies at TIV offer three types:

Infant carrier (Group 0+, birth to ~12 months) — €3–€5/day, max €30–€50 per rental
Child seat (Group 1, 9 months to ~4 years) — €3–€5/day, max €30–€50 per rental
Booster seat (Group 2/3, 4–12 years) — €2–€4/day, max €25–€40 per rental

Book in advance — availability is limited, especially in summer. If you're bringing your own ISOFIX seat from home, check the vehicle listing to confirm ISOFIX anchor points are fitted. Most mid-size and above have them; some economy cars don't.

Tip

Bringing your own seat from home is free and guarantees availability. Airlines allow car seats as checked luggage at no extra charge (or gate-check for free).

GPS / Sat-Nav

GPS units cost €5–€8/day, capped at €40–€60 per rental. The devices are usually TomTom or Garmin with Montenegro maps pre-loaded.

Our recommendation: skip it. Google Maps or Waze on your phone works perfectly in Montenegro, including offline maps. Download the Montenegro offline map before you fly, and you have better routing than any rental GPS unit — for free.

Tip

If you do rent a GPS, check it has the Vrmac tunnel and Sozina tunnel on its maps. Older units sometimes route you the long way around.

Roof Racks & Ski Boxes

Roof racks cost €8–€12/day. Ski boxes (winter only) are €10–€15/day. Both need to be requested at booking — they're not available on the day.

Useful if you're bringing bikes to ride along the bay, or ski equipment for Kolasin/Zabljak in winter. Otherwise, the boot space on a mid-size car handles most luggage needs.

Snow Chains

Snow chains are €5–€8/day, or sometimes included free in winter rentals. Montenegro law requires chains to be carried (not necessarily fitted) on certain mountain roads from November to April.

If you're driving to Zabljak, Kolasin, or over the Krstac pass in winter, you need chains in the boot. The rental company will show you how to fit them at pickup if you ask.

WiFi Hotspot

Portable WiFi devices cost €5–€10/day. They provide a mobile hotspot for multiple devices.

Skip this. A local Montenegro SIM card costs €5–€10 for the whole trip with generous data. Buy one at the kiosk in TIV arrivals. Or just use EU roaming if you have an EU phone plan — Montenegro is not in the EU but many providers include it anyway.