Practical information for Petrovac

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Staying in PetrovacThe bus station above the coastal centre

The intercity bus station is beside the Adriatic Highway, above the centre of Petrovac. The town beach, promenade and Kastio are lower down, along the shore.

This page covers walking around the centre, taxis and hire cars delivered to an address in Petrovac, along with accommodation recommendations and booking platforms. The mobile section explains eSIM, regular calls and regional roaming separately. For arrival and onward travel, it covers the intercity bus station, connections to nearby places, ticket purchases and the airport guide. The money section explains the euro, card payments and cash exchange. The healthcare section lists the local pharmacy and its opening hours, while the driving section describes confirmed hotel parking services. The FAQ answers questions about printing a bus ticket, registering a foreign guest and continuing your journey by train.

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Local transport and getting around

The town beach, promenade and Kastio are in the coastal centre, which you can explore on foot. A local taxi service is available for trips to another address in Petrovac, and a hire car can be delivered to where you are staying.

Taxis and on-demand transport

Montecars is based in Petrovac and provides taxi rides within the town, as well as transfers to other Montenegrin destinations and airports. A fixed price for the trip is agreed in advance.

Montecars Petrovac+382 68 283 461

Car hire

Your hire car can be delivered to a chosen address in Petrovac.

Search results show delivery charges and conditions for your chosen address, date and time. Collection from a rental office is available with offers that support this option.

Car hire offers in Petrovac

Mobile internet and communication

An MTEL tourist plan lets you arrange mobile internet before arrival using an eSIM. The plan has separate conditions for data used in Montenegro, regular calls and regional roaming.

eSIM and activation

An MTEL eSIM lets you buy mobile internet online without collecting a physical SIM card. Your phone must support eSIM, and the purchase includes an identity check. The activation QR code arrives by email.

MTEL eSIM

Calls and roaming

The data allowance in an MTEL tourist plan does not include credit for regular calls and SMS. These plans start with €0 credit for those services, so a large data allowance does not automatically cover their cost.

Domestic and regional data allowances are also separate. Mtel turist 15 includes 500 GB in Montenegro and 9.92 GB for roaming in the listed Western Balkan countries.

MTEL tourist plans

Accommodation

Our Where to stay in Petrovac page compares the Vile Oliva and Riva hotels and Krs Medinski apartments by location, unit types, pools and cooking facilities.

Booking.com lets you search by dates and number of guests. Airbnb offers filters for amenities, including a kitchen, but results may also include properties around Petrovac. The Montenegrin platform Odmor.me has separate searches for hotels and apartments.

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Stations and onward travel

Stations and departure points

Petrovac bus station is on Ulica XVI, alongside the Adriatic Highway above the centre. Arriving by bus takes you to the area above the town beach and promenade, rather than directly to the waterfront.

Petrovac bus station on the map

Connections to other destinations

Petrovac is on the coastal route between Budva and Bar. Sveti Stefan and Budva lie to the north, while the route south continues through Buljarica and Sutomore to Bar.

Timetables and tickets

BusTicket4.me shows the intercity departures offered for your selected date and destination. When an online ticket is available for a departure, you can buy it on the portal.

Arrival from the airport

The route from Tivat follows the coast through Budva, while the route from Podgorica to Petrovac goes through Zeta, the Sozina tunnel and Sutomore. The Petrovac airport guide covers the journey from the terminal to the town.

Getting to Petrovac from the airport

Money and payments

Currency and payment methods

Payments in Petrovac are in euros, as in the rest of Montenegro. Cards are widely accepted in hotels, restaurants, bars, shops and petrol stations.

ATMs and currency exchange

NLB publishes a cash exchange rate for foreign banknotes separately from its non-cash rate. Standard cash exchange at NLB takes place on weekdays during branch opening hours.

Healthcare services

Pharmacies

The Montefarm pharmacy in Petrovac is at the health centre. It is open on weekdays from 7:00 to 20:00 and on Saturdays from 7:00 to 13:00.

Montefarm pharmacy Petrovac+382 67 148 517

Driving in the city

Traffic and access to the city

Hotel Amfora has a garage that hotel guests can use free of charge. Hotel Castellastva offers parking for an additional fee.

Where to park in Petrovac

Car hire in PetrovacFor a trip from Petrovac towards Budva or Bar, compare offers for your planned dates and collection at a town address. Delivery conditions and any fee are shown with the selected offer.

Find a hire car in Petrovac

Separate Petrovac guides cover choosing accommodation, arriving from the airport and parking. Safety and emergency procedures are covered separately, while the town guide brings together places to visit and activities.

Planning your stayPetrovac guideRecommendations for sightseeing, food, accommodation and trips from Petrovac.

Open the Petrovac guide

About the cityHow the former Kastel Lastva became Petrovac, and what remains of its maritime past.Things to doSwimming and walking in Petrovac, from the town waterfront to neighbouring beaches.SightsWhat the fort above Petrovac's harbour and the surviving Roman mosaics reveal about the town's past.Lesser-known placesA viewpoint and small churches in Petrovac, a garden visit with hosts, and two lesser-known beaches with different visiting conditions.With childrenFamily outings on the Petrovac coast, Crvena Komuna and LightLand, plus a film in Bar and a short boat trip from Virpazar.FoodPastrovici cooking in Petrovac, with the origins of makaruli and how local dishes differ from wider coastal food.Where to eatPlaces for a meal or coffee in Petrovac, with recommendations on what to order.Where to stayRecommended stays in Petrovac, from promenade hotels to apartments with kitchens.AirportsGetting to Petrovac from Tivat or Podgorica Airport and continuing to your accommodation.ParkingSee the separate guide for parking options when visiting Petrovac and nearby beaches.SafetyExploring Petrovac's coast safely and knowing who to contact if you need help during your stay.Explore the city Stay plansItineraries for 1-10 days with Petrovac, Buljarica, Milocer, Budva and Lake Skadar.

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Questions about staying in Petrovac

Can I show a BusTicket4.me ticket on my phone?

BusTicket4.me requires a printed copy of its tickets when boarding the bus. Some carriers allow an exception, but a PDF on your phone is not enough for every departure booked through this portal.

BusTicket4.me ticket conditions

Who registers a foreign guest staying in Petrovac?

If you use a hotel or another accommodation provider, the provider registers your stay. If you visit friends as a tourist without using an accommodation provider, you register your stay yourself through the local tourism organisation or the relevant authority.

How can I continue my journey from Petrovac by train?

Petrovac does not have a railway station. To continue towards Podgorica, use Sutomore station on the railway between Bar and Podgorica, first travelling there from Petrovac by bus or taxi.

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Use the Montenegro guide to fit the coast, Lake Skadar or the north into the number of days you have, with realistic travel times and suitable transport.

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