Tivat Airport is the gateway to Montenegro's Adriatic coast, and since most visitors are heading somewhere other than Tivat itself, the cost depends entirely on your destination.
Destination-by-destination pricing
Tivat town or Porto Montenegro: 10 to 15 EUR by taxi or transfer. The drive is under 10 minutes. This is the simplest and cheapest trip.
Kotor Old Town: 20 to 30 EUR. About 10 km along the bay, taking 15 to 20 minutes. In peak summer, the last stretch into the old town area can be slow due to tourist traffic.
Budva: 25 to 40 EUR. Roughly 20 km and 25 to 35 minutes. The road passes through or around the Sozina area. Prices vary depending on the exact location in the Budva Riviera.
Herceg Novi: 35 to 50 EUR. About 30 km via the bay road, taking 35 to 45 minutes. Some drivers offer a shortcut via the Kamenari-Lepetane ferry, which can save time.
Lustica Bay: 15 to 25 EUR. About 12 km from the airport, a 15-minute drive to this newer resort area on the Lustica Peninsula.
Dubrovnik (Croatia): 80 to 130 EUR. A cross-border trip of about 90 km taking 1.5 to 2 hours, including a border crossing. Pre-booking is essential for this route.
Taxi vs private transfer pricing
For short trips (Tivat, Kotor), taxis and private transfers cost nearly the same. The difference becomes more noticeable for longer destinations like Herceg Novi or Dubrovnik, where a pre-booked transfer offers a guaranteed fixed rate while a taxi fare can be unpredictable.
All prices are per vehicle, not per person. A taxi or transfer sedan seats up to 3-4 passengers comfortably. Minivans for larger groups cost 20 to 40 percent more.
Currency and payment
Montenegro uses the Euro. Most transfer services accept card payment if booked online. Taxis typically prefer cash. There is an ATM at the airport if you need Euros.
Seasonal pricing
Prices listed here are typical for the main season (May to October). In peak summer (July-August), some taxi drivers charge a premium, particularly for popular routes like the Kotor run. Pre-booked transfers maintain consistent pricing regardless of season. In winter, when few flights operate, taxis may actually be slightly more expensive due to lower availability.
The bottom line
Montenegro is affordable by European standards, and airport transfers reflect that. Even the longest coastal transfers rarely exceed 50 EUR, and for most visitors heading to Kotor or Budva, the cost is modest enough that choosing between a taxi and a private transfer comes down to convenience rather than budget.