Picking Up Your Car at Tivat Airport
TIV is a small, straightforward airport — the arrivals hall is compact and everything is within easy walking distance. There is no shuttle to a remote lot. You collect your car at the terminal and drive away.
With M.A.C.K. Rent a Car, you have three options: direct pickup at TIV arrivals, hotel delivery to your accommodation before you arrive, or a one-way rental if you're not returning to Tivat.
Drive Times from Tivat Airport
One of the great advantages of flying into TIV is how quickly you can reach the main destinations along the bay and coast. The table below covers the key drives.
How Much Does It Cost?
Rental rates at Tivat vary significantly by season. Here's what to expect across the year.
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Low season (Nov–Mar): from €25–€35/day Excellent availability. Best time to secure a specific vehicle or get a compact at a low rate.
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Shoulder (Apr, May, Oct): from €35–€55/day Best weather for driving the bay roads. Good availability if you book a week or two ahead.
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Peak summer (Jun–Sep): from €55–€90+/day Book 3–4 weeks in advance for SUVs and automatics — they go first.
What You'll Need
Documents required at pickup are straightforward. Have these ready:
- Driving licence (held 1+ year)
- Passport or national ID
- Credit card in the main driver's name
- Booking confirmation
Cross-Border from Tivat
Montenegro uses the euro, so there's no currency exchange to deal with. Cross-border driving is straightforward in most directions — with one or two things to plan ahead.
The Debeli Brijeg crossing into Croatia (the route to Dubrovnik) takes 5–10 minutes off-peak, but expect up to 2 hours on summer Saturday evenings when traffic peaks. Your rental is already covered for Croatia — no additional permit needed.
For Albania, a cross-border permit and Green Card are required. M.A.C.K. arranges both in advance — just let us know when booking.
If you're planning to drive to Dubrovnik, the border crossing at Debeli Brijeg is smooth mid-week. Avoid Saturday evening returns in July and August — queues can be long.
