Mid-Range Travel Guide: Montenegro
The sweet spot of travel - comfortable accommodations, diverse dining, and quality experiences without breaking the bank
Daily Budget: $120-300 per day
Complete breakdown of costs for mid-range travel in Montenegro
Accommodation
$45-120 per night
Private rooms in mid-range hotels, boutique guesthouses, apartments, pensions with breakfast
Food & Dining
$25-55 per day
Mix of local restaurants, tourist-area dining, hotel breakfasts, occasional fine dining
Transportation
$20-50 per day
Rental cars for coastal drives, mix of buses and taxis, occasional private transfers
Activities
$30-75 per day
Guided tours, boat trips, national park entries, cultural sites, adventure activities
Currency: € Euro (EUR) - Montenegro uses the Euro despite not being an EU member
Mid-Range Activities in Montenegro
Curated experiences perfect for your mid-range travel style
Money-Saving Tips
Stay in apartments with kitchens for self-catering - typically 40-60% savings on food costs
Visit during shoulder seasons (May-June, September-October) for 25-40% lower accommodation rates
Use local buses instead of taxis - generally 70-80% cheaper for intercity travel
Eat at family-run kafanas away from coastal tourist areas - usually 50-70% less expensive
Book accommodations directly with properties to avoid booking fees - typically 10-15% savings
Take advantage of free hiking in national parks rather than paid guided tours
Shop at local markets and grocery stores rather than tourist-area shops - generally 30-50% cheaper
Common Budget Mistakes to Avoid
Staying only in coastal resort towns during peak summer - typically 100-200% more expensive than inland areas
Relying entirely on taxis for transportation - usually 3-5x more costly than public buses
Eating exclusively in tourist zones near major attractions - generally 80-150% markup over local areas
Not researching free activities like hiking trails and public beaches - missing 30-50% of experiences that cost nothing