Car Hire Tivat Airport

Car Hire Tivat to Dubrovnik

We're often asked if it's possible to take a rental car from Tivat to Dubrovnik (across the border into Croatia). The simple answer is yes, most car hire companines in Tivat allow for a small fee (cross-border fee). You can check permission and fees in the terms and conditions or ask our experienced customer service team who will be able to advise. Dubrovnik is around 80km north of Tivat via the D8, allow a little under 2 hours for the journey.

Mini Guide to Tivat

Why visit Tivat?
These days everyone is looking for the next ‘new’ destination and Tivat ticks many of the boxes. It’s a beautiful and serene coastal town set on a popular stretch of the Adriatic. Those who tire of the beach will find that a hire car can take them quickly up into stunning mountain scenery dotted with traditional villages, almost unchanged by time.

How to get there?
Whilst traditionally the haunt of Eastern European tourists, the expansion of the Montenegrin economy and the success of its national airline has meant it has opened up to new markets. Montenegro Airlines now fly from Gatwick Airport into Tivat but travellers from other UK airports may find flights into Dubrovnik more convenient.

What’s the airport like?
It’s best to say it’s a little crowded as the size of the airport was not intended for the million plus passengers expected this year. Plans are in place for a big expansion but that’ll take some time to complete. For now, it’s a small and busy airport with limited but adequate facilities.

What to do when in Tivat?
You can idle away a few hours in the cafes that line the new marina then take a hire car trip up the mountain behind Tivat to see Gornja Lastva, a stunning medieval village that has been untouched by time. For even more peace and relaxation, try Tivat’s Botanical Gardens and in the evenings enjoy a local beer and a delicious local meal in one of the bayside restaurants. Swimming is a popular activity in the crystal clear bays that dot the coast either side of Tivat itself.