What a Montenegro Trip Costs for UAE Travellers
Montenegro offers coast, mountains and old towns at lower prices than much of Western Europe. These are indicative costs, with dirham figures rounded, for travellers planning a trip from the UAE. Prices vary by season, and peak season runs from April to October. For entry rules, see our Montenegro visa guide for UAE residents.
Experiences
| Experience | Approx. cost |
|---|---|
| Boat to Our Lady of the Rocks, Bay of Kotor | About EUR 5 (Dh20), plus about EUR 1 (Dh4) for the island museum |
| Skadar Lake boat trip | About EUR 20 (Dh80) per person |
| San Giovanni Fortress climb, Kotor | About EUR 15 (Dh60) at the main gates in peak season |
The Bay of Kotor is often called Europe’s southernmost fjord. Skadar Lake, the largest lake in Southern Europe, is known for pelicans and herons. Food and drink tours around Lovcen National Park, Cetinje and the Njegusi region can be combined with winery visits and local tastings.
Where to stay
- Hostel dorms: about EUR 19 to 27 (Dh76 to 108) a night
- Mid-range rooms: about EUR 50 to 80 (Dh200 to 320)
- Porto Montenegro marina five-stars: from about EUR 200 (Dh800) a night
Eating out
Local meals at family-run taverns and bakeries run about EUR 4 to 12 (Dh16 to 48) per person. Tourist-facing restaurants in Kotor or Budva average closer to EUR 38 (Dh150) per meal, so the choice of restaurant moves your daily budget more than almost anything else.
Getting around
A rental car opens up the interior, which is quieter, greener and cheaper than the coast. Car hire runs about EUR 25 to 40 (Dh100 to 160) a day in shoulder season and EUR 40 to 60 (Dh160 to 240) in August. Plan a mix of coastal and inland days, and book accommodation and tours ahead in peak months to secure availability and better prices.
As a rough daily budget, budget travellers spend about EUR 40 to 60, mid-range about EUR 128 (Dh510) and luxury about EUR 297 (Dh1,180) or more. Check current prices before you book, because tour operators and hotels adjust rates through the season.
