Montenegro Is More Expensive Than Some Other Countries In The Region

Dealing in Euros is convenient for calculating exchange rates, but costs in Montenegro are on the high side – especially when compared to Albania and Bosnia and Herzegovina. By any measure, Montenegro is an exceptionally affordable destination, although be prepared to pay a little more for big-ticket items like lodging. Interestingly, despite not being a member of the European Union, Montenegro utilizes the Euro (EUR). Montenegro has such a tumultuous currency history that it has dedicated a museum to it in Cetinje, the old city, with great free guided tours.

Prices in Budva, Kotor, and Tivat are, unsurprisingly, more than in national parks and mountain locations. Another reason to avoid peak season is because prices climb in the summer.

Keep an eye out for 'hidden' costs like the tourist tax in Kotor (1 Euro per person per night) and the additional fees for stowing luggage on the bus (common throughout the Balkans).