You’ll See A Whole Lot More If You Hire A Car

Montenegro is the ideal place for a road trip in the region. Yes, drivers are less conscientious about following traffic laws than in Western Europe, but Montenegro is actually quite tame in comparison to some of its neighbors. Self-driving is actually safer than taking the bus. Bus drivers are renowned for speeding and overtaking. You'll have to be extra cautious of other drivers, but at least you'll be in command when you're driving.

The roads are in decent condition, and aside from the numerous tunnels, driving is uncomplicated with only a few quirky road restrictions.

Remote vantage points and 'in-between' locales on the journey from A to B are some of Montenegro's most popular destinations. And, in many cases, the road itself is the attraction, as is the case with the infamous Kotor Serpentine, which features 16 hairpin bends and 16 breathtaking lookouts.

The backroad from Rijeka Crnojevia to Virpazar, which runs along the edge of Skadar Lake, is one of the most popular drives. No reasonable bus or taxi driver would ever take such a circuitous route; if you want to do it, you'll need your own vehicle.

Because Montenegro is so small, you may tour a significant portion of the nation in as little as 7-10 days by automobile.