Podgorica travel guide
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You're Going to Love Podgorica
With 136,473 inhabitants, Podgorica is the most populous city in Montenegro. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Podgorica deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
When to visit Podgorica
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Podgorica in August, when the average temperature is 27 °C, and the highest can go up to 33 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 2 °C, with an average temperature of 5 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 200 mm. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Podgorica, with an average rainfall of 40 mm.
How to Get to Podgorica
Plane
When flying to Podgorica, you’ll arrive at Podgorica Golubovci (TGD), which is located 5 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Podgorica from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 55m.
Train
The train station in Podgorica is called Podgorica Central Bus Station, and is located 0.3 miles from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Podgorica is to pick up a car hire from Tivat, which is about 28 miles from Podgorica. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Payless, among others, in Tivat.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Podgorica, including FlixBus, Bus and BlaBlaBus. From Dubrovnik, the bus ride to Podgorica takes 300 miles and will cost you around £56. From Belgrade, the ticket costs about £36 for a journey of 565 miles. The most popular bus station is Podgorica Cetinjski Put, located 1.4 miles from the city centre of Podgorica. Podgorica Zlatica is also a commonly used station, and is 3 miles from the city centre.
Airlines serving Podgorica
Where to stay in Podgorica
From 5-star hotels such as the Hotel Ziya to great affordable options like the Hotel Eminent Podgorica, Podgorica offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around £35 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £77 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Podgorica
Most booked hotels in Podgorica
Hiring a car in Podgorica
Hiring a car in Podgorica costs £21 per day, on average, or £43 if you want to hire it for 2 days.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 13% more expensive than at Podgorica Golubovci.
Expect to pay £1.38 per litre in Podgorica (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.52 and £22.02. The most frequently booked car type in Podgorica is Compact (Dacia Sandero Stepway or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Dacia Sandero or similar) is, on average, 74% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.