Rent a Car in Herceg Novi. Outer Bay Ready.
Guides to every car in our Herceg Novi fleet
Specs, fuel range, boot size and which car earns its keep on the Orjen road, the Debeli Brijeg queue and the Kamenari ferry ramp.
Explore from Herceg Novi
Kamenari–Lepetane Ferry
The roll-on ferry shortcut across the narrowest point of the Bay of Boka.
Rose Village
A 14th-century fishing hamlet with Austrian battery ruins above.
Ledenice Loop
The switchback road above Herceg Novi and the best bay panorama on the west Boka.
Risan Roman Mosaics
An ancient Illyrian capital and a Roman villa floor mosaic of Hypnos.
Portonovi Marina
The former Yugoslav naval base at Kumbor, now a superyacht marina.
Bijela Shipyards
The working dry-dock town on the outer bay magistrala.
Đenovići Promenade
A low-rise coastal strip and walking promenade east of Herceg Novi.
Three Rules for the Outer Bay
Mimosa Festival Weekend Books Out
The February Mimosa Festival fills every hotel and rental in Herceg Novi for a single weekend. If you’re arriving in late Feb, book the car the same week you book the hotel, supply is thin.
The Žanjice Descent Is Brake-Light Country
The back road down to Žanjice and Mirišta on Luštica is steep, tight and full of blind corners. Second gear, windows open for echo, and take every pull-off offered by oncoming traffic.
Croatia in 40 Minutes
Debeli Brijeg is the closest Montenegro–Croatia crossing in the country, 40 minutes from the Herceg Novi waterfront. Green Card in the glovebox, passports on the dashboard, and you’re on the road to Dubrovnik inside the hour.
From Our Blog
Road routes, quiet corners, and local tips for exploring the outer Bay of Boka by car.
Kamenari–Lepetane Ferry: The Five-Minute Shortcut
The car ferry across the Verige strait saves a 45-minute drive around the inner bay. How often it runs, what it costs, and the morning queue patterns worth planning around.
Rose Village: The Far Tip of Luštica
A 45-minute drive from Herceg Novi via the Kamenari ferry drops you in a stone fishing village with no through road. Konoba lunches, Mamula views, and the quietest swimming on the outer bay.
Risan Roman Mosaics: A Short Drive Worth Making
Twenty minutes past Kamenari, the Hellenistic-Roman mosaics at Risan sit in an unmarked shed that most cruise passengers never reach. Combine with a Perast lunch for a perfect half-day.
Everything is Close from Herceg Novi
One car, six directions, zero border-bus schedules.
Planning an Outer Bay Road Trip?
Scenic routes, Orjen viewpoints, fuel stops, Kamenari ferry timings, and border crossing advice, written by drivers who know every hairpin on these roads.
Common Questions
Everything you need to know before you book.
Yes, one-way rentals are supported across delivery points in Montenegro. Choose different pickup and dropoff locations during booking; some routes carry a small relocation fee.
A valid driving licence and passport or ID. Most cars accept cash, debit card or crypto for payment — a credit card is not required on any booking on the platform. International Driving Permit may be needed for non-EU licences depending on the supplier.
Yes — cross-border travel is sold as a paid permit at three tiers: (1) Croatia, Bosnia & Herzegovina and Serbia (no Green Card needed); (2) the same plus Albania and Kosovo (Green Card provided); (3) Albania, Kosovo, Croatia, Bosnia, Serbia, Macedonia, all EU countries (including Italy) and Switzerland (Green Card provided). The right tier for your trip is shown at checkout.
Age and required driving experience vary by vehicle. The lowest cars on the platform are available from 18+ years old with 1+ years driving experience. Filter by your age and experience to see the cars available to you.
Every booking includes the free Minimum (third-party liability) cover with a typical €100 deposit and VAT. Insurance upgrades are paid extras: Basic from €8/day, Full from €10/day, and a no-deposit Full Plus from €18/day. Unlimited mileage is included on most cars (376 of around 380).
The supplier meets you at the arrivals hall — Tivat (TIV) or Dubrovnik (DBV) — with your name on a sign and walks you to the car. No shuttle is involved at most pickup points.
Free cancellation is available on selected cars (around 176 of approximately 380, marked clearly in the search results). On those cars, the full advance payment is refunded if you cancel more than 24 hours before pickup; cancellations within 24 hours of pickup are non-refundable.
Most cars hold a €100 deposit at pickup. 47 cars on the platform require no deposit at all, and a further 124 offer a no-deposit option as a paid service. Choosing the Full Plus insurance tier (from €18/day) also waives the deposit.