MONTENEGRO TRAVEL GUIDE
We had the most incredible time exploring Montenegro as a family. I’ve been blogging our entire journey. and this is my final post about all the Montenegro travel tips you need to know before you go. I’ve split it out into general tips and kid-specific tips.
We spent two weeks in Montenegro in April 2024. At this time, our boys were aged 4 and 14 months.
READ ALL OUR OTHER MONTENEGRO GUIDES HERE.
MONTENEGRO TRAVEL TIPS THAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
THE WEATHER
The weather in Montenegro is insane, you can go from brilliant sunshine to a downpour of rain in a matter of seconds! Be sure to pack an umbrella and a coat for the kids. If you go to the North of Montenegro, the temperature there is much cooler than the rest of the country. We actually had snow while we were there (in April).
PRICES
Montenegro is still reasonably priced however, costs are rapidly increasing due to more tourism coming to the area. Most activities were a few Euros more than it said online and many restaurants had stickers over their prices to increase them without reprinting the menus.
DRIVING
To explore Montenegro properly, it is best to hire a car. The people of Montenegro are not the safest drivers, they will often overtake on a bend or in a blind spot. We saw a couple of near crashes so leave plenty of space between you and the car in front. Traffic in the Bay of Kotor area gets busy so it’s best to get out early, this is also helpful to find a parking space.
SMOKING
People smoke everywhere, including inside bars and restaurants. This may or may not bother you but we tried to eat outside wherever possible.
GROCERY SHOPPING
There are many supermarkets/ grocery stores across Montenegro. They call them Markets, the main ones are called Voli and Idea. If you search Google Maps, you should find them. Note, that they all close on Sundays.
CASH vs CARD
Surprisingly, not everywhere will accept card payments. Everywhere we went in Tivat and Kotor did however around Lake Skadar and The Durmitor National Park, most places, including restaurants were cash only. So make sure to take some Euros.
KID-FRIENDLY MONTENEGRO TRAVEL TIPS THAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
HIGHCHAIRS
Restaurants and cafes do not have high chairs, which is strange as it is generally a very family-friendly country.
NAPPIES/ DIAPERS
One of my big questions was, will we be able to find nappies easily? Luckily yes, even the small markets usually had nappies. Most of the time they had Pampers and their own brand. My baby is no longer on formular but I noticed Aptamil and Hipp in some of the larger stores.
PACK WATER SHOES
Nearly all the beaches in Montenegro are pebbles. I’d recommend packing water shoes to protect their feet!
Thank you for reading this guide on all the Montenegro travel tips you need to know before you go. I hope we’ve helped you prepare for your trip and you have an amazing time!
DON’T FORGET TO READ ALL OUR MONTENEGRO TRAVEL GUIDES HERE.
Happy Exploring,
