Know before you go
Montenegro
General Information
Montenegro is located in Southeastern Europe bordering Albania, Kosovo, Serbia, Bosnia and Croatia. Its capital and largest city is Podgorica. They drive on the right side of the road.
Visa
Holders of a EU passport don’t require a Visa. For holders of a different passport check out this link to see if you are required to apply for a visa or not or contact your ministery of foreign affairs.
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The video will give you a good first overview of Montenegro.
Power
Montenegro uses Type F plug outlets („Schuko“). They also work with Type C and E. The voltage is 230 Volt and the frequency is 50 Hz
Language
The official language of Montenegro is Montenegrin. You can get by with English just fine though.
| Montenegrin | English |
|---|---|
| Zdravo! | Hello! |
| Doviđenja! | Bye! |
| da | yes |
| ne | no |
| Hvala! | Thank you! |
| Nema na čemu! | You're welcome! |
| Oprosti/Oprostite! | Excuse me! |
| Zivjeli! | Cheers! |
Weather Forecast
Climate
In the coastal regions Montenegro has a Mediterranean climate, while the alpine regions have an Alpine climate. In summer the average temperature at the coast is 27°C, while in the mountains night temperatures can drop to 12°C. In winter the weather on the coast remains mild, while there is substantial snowfall in the mountains.
Average Temperature in Podgorica
Average Precipitation in Podgorica
Transportation
How to get there?
There are two international airports in Montenegro: Podgorica Airport (TGD) and Tivat Airport (TIV). Both are rather small airports and it might be difficult to get a direct flight from outside Europe. Taking a bus from any neighboring country is a good option. There are also ferry connections between Bar and the Italian cities of Bari and Ancona.
How to get around?
Cities in Montenegro are small enough to walk everywhere. However, there are also public buses available.
How to get from town to town?
You can use buses or trains to get from town to town.
Money, Money, Money
Currency
Even though Montenegro is not part of the Eurozone, it uses the Euro as its currency. Check out the currency converter to find out about current exchange rates.
Accommodation
Depending on where you are staying prices will vary of course. Expect to be paying around 25€ per person per night.
Cash
Even though credit cards are widely accepted, you should still withdraw Euros at an ATM. Cash is still king in many places like restaurants, markets and small shops. How much you will need of course depends on your spending habits. Expect to need around 27€ per day for food, transportation, activities and souvenirs.
