Kotor travel guide

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You're Going to Love Kotor

With a population of 5.345, Kotor is a must-see destination in Kotor, Montenegro. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Kotor has to offer.

When to visit Kotor

Kotor in February
Estimated hotel price
$187
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kotor in February
Estimated hotel price
$187
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Kotor in July, when the average temperature is 23 °C, and the highest can go up to 30 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 1 °C, with an average temperature of 7 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 238 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Kotor, with an average rainfall of 44 mm.

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How to Get to Kotor

Plane

When flying to Kotor, you’ll arrive at Tivat (TIV), which is located 5 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Kotor is to pick up a car hire from Podgorica, which is about 40 km from Kotor. You’ll find branches of AbbyCar Car Rentals and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Podgorica.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kotor, including Bus, Blue Line and Globtour. From Mostar, the bus ride to Kotor takes 724 km and will cost you around $90. From Belgrade, the ticket costs about $112 for a journey of 1062 km. Kotor’s bus station is located 0.6 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Kotor, you’ll arrive at Tivat (TIV), which is located 5 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Kotor is to pick up a car hire from Podgorica, which is about 40 km from Kotor. You’ll find branches of AbbyCar Car Rentals and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Podgorica.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kotor, including Bus, Blue Line and Globtour. From Mostar, the bus ride to Kotor takes 724 km and will cost you around $90. From Belgrade, the ticket costs about $112 for a journey of 1062 km. Kotor’s bus station is located 0.6 km from the city centre.

Airports near Kotor

Airlines serving Kotor

Lufthansa
Good (4,614 reviews)
SWISS
Good (927 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,284 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,478 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,160 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (708 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,449 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (194 reviews)
Norwegian
Excellent (145 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (396 reviews)
Air Serbia
Good (134 reviews)
airBaltic
Good (124 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (237 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (3,449 reviews)
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Where to stay in Kotor

From 5-star hotels such as the Boutique Hotel Astoria to great affordable options like the Hotel Marija, Kotor offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $142 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $186 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Kotor

Most booked hotels in Kotor

Regent Porto Montenegro
5 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
$351+
Hotel Monte Cristo
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
$249+
Hotel Palma
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$176+
Hotel Splendido
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$101+

Hiring a car in Kotor

Expect to pay $2.64 per litre in Kotor (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $31.59 and $42.12. Economy (Class Economy Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Kotor, while also 62% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $2.64 per litre in Kotor (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $31.59 and $42.12. Economy (Class Economy Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Kotor, while also 62% cheaper than other types, on average.