Where to park in Kotor
In Kotor, you park outside the Old Town walls and explore the Old Town on foot. Space for cars near the historic centre is limited, particularly during the tourist season, and hourly rates vary considerably between the car parks by the harbour and those on the approach from Skaljari. Summer rates at the car parks beside the walls continue into autumn, through the end of October.
- Lowest rate listed
- €0.90
- Highest rate listed
- €4.80
You can approach the Old Town from Riva, across the Skurda or from Skaljari. If you are staying inside the walls, you will walk from the car park to your accommodation with your luggage, so plan your arrival around the town gate you will use.
Parking for your arrival in the Old Town
| Approach to the Old Town | Car park, location and rate |
|---|---|
| Sea Gate and harbour | €4.80April to October€2.40November to March |
| Northern side of the walls | €1.90April to October€1.10November to March |
| Approach from the Vrmac Tunnel | €0.90All year |
01Riva for the Sea Gate
For entry through the Sea Gate, you can park at Riva, directly in front of the Old Town.
Cars with up to five seats pay €4.80 per hour or part of an hour from 1 April to 31 October, and €2.40 from 1 November to 31 March.
Kotor residents receive a 50% discount on the first hour or part of an hour when they show a valid ID at the barrier.
From Riva, continue on foot towards the Sea Gate. If there is no space, Benovo offers another approach to the Old Town at a lower hourly rate.
02Benovo for the northern side of the Old Town
Benovo suits an approach across the Skurda, on the northern side of the Old Town walls.
Benovo 2 is a separate car park for Old Town residents.
For cars with up to five seats, each hour or part of an hour costs €1.90 from 1 April to 31 October and €1.10 from 1 November to 31 March.
The first 15 minutes are free only on working days between 7 and 8 am.
From the car park, continue towards the North Gate. Riva is an alternative if Benovo is full and you are willing to pay a higher rate for parking by the Sea Gate.
03Autoboka when arriving through the Vrmac Tunnel
If you arrive through the Vrmac Tunnel, you can leave your car at Autoboka before continuing towards the Old Town.
For cars with up to five seats, the rate is €0.90 per hour or part of an hour all year.
To visit the Old Town, continue from here on foot towards the walls. If Autoboka is full, Benovo is another public car park for that visit.
04Arriving with luggage for a stay in the Old Town
For accommodation inside the walls, agree with your host which town gate to use with your bags and where you will meet. If you need help with your luggage, arrange it before you arrive.
If you are bringing a pushchair or need an approach without steps, ask for a description of the walking route from the car park to your accommodation.
Rates from April to October and from November to March
1 April to 31 October1 November to 31 March
Autoboka's hourly rate stays the same in both periods.
Parking charges, penalty notices and vehicle towing
The statutory fine for prohibited parking or obstructing traffic is €100-€300. A penalty notice specifies the minimum sum in this range. This fine is distinct from the parking charge for an unpaid street-zone ticket.
Loading and unloading are €30, transport is €30, and up to 24 hours of storage is €5. A further €5 is charged for each subsequent 24 hours in storage. Vehicle removal costs are payable separately from the traffic fine.
Paying a penalty notice
Under the usual procedure, accepting responsibility allows payment of half the fine within eight days of accepting the notice. For a €100 notice, the reduced amount is €50.
There is an exception for someone with no permanent or temporary residence in Montenegro, or someone leaving the country, if the competent authority reasonably suspects that enforcement will be evaded. In those circumstances, two-thirds of the fine is payable without delay. Follow the sum and payment details on the notice issued to you.
If you cannot find the car, check with Kotor Municipal Police whether it has been towed. Before going there, call 032 323 528 or 032 323 529 to confirm where the car is and ask for collection instructions.
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Frequently asked questions about parking in Kotor
What should I arrange for parking if I am staying several nights?
Contact Komunalno Kotor on 032 325 677 and ask how the charges and terms apply to your vehicle and the length of your stay. Autoboka's €50 daily rate applies to passenger vehicles with seven or more seats and special passenger vehicles, rather than cars with up to five seats.
Does parking listed with accommodation mean a free space at the property?
Do not assume that without confirmation from your host. Before booking, ask for the car park's name and location, whether a space is included in the price and whether you need to reserve it in advance. If the accommodation uses public parking, also clarify whether you pay the standard hourly rate or have a separate parking arrangement through your accommodation.
Can I use an unmarked area on the approach from the tunnel as free parking?
Do not treat the unpaved area opposite Auto Moto as free public parking. Municipal Police have taken action over illegal parking there. Use Autoboka when arriving from that direction.
