Where to park in Budva
Street parking in Budva is charged every day, with summer and winter hourly rates. Regular parking in the first two zones has a time limit, while the third has no time limit and offers a daily ticket. Parking lots with barriers and public garages have separate payment rules.
- Street parking zones
- 3
- Maximum in zone I
- 1 h
- Maximum in zone II
- 3 h
Budva's street parking zones are marked in purple, red and yellow. They determine the hourly rate and how long you can park on the street, while a separate parking lot on the same street has its own price list and entry ticket.
Where are you going? Choose parking by area
| Area and destination | Recommended parking, address and price |
|---|---|
| Old Town and marina | Price list at the entranceParking lot price |
| City center | Price list at the entranceParking lot price |
| Slovenska Beach | Price list at the entranceParking lot price |
01Old Town and marina
For the marina, choose Jat on Mediteranska Street. The walking route from its location to the marina follows Slovenska obala and is about 300 meters long. If Jat is full, Zetafilm and Eksponat are other options on this stretch of Mediteranska.
The section of Mediteranska from Lovcenska Street to Jat is in zone I, where regular parking is limited to one hour. At Jat, distinguish the separate parking lot from the street spaces.
Check the parking lot's price list at the entrance. Each hour started is charged, so keep your entry ticket and pay for parking before leaving.
02Budva city center and Mediteranska Street
If you are going to TQ Plaza, choose TQ Plaza parking on 22. Novembra Street. If it is full, City on Mediteranska is an alternative, marked on the map as Parking by Hotel WOW.
13. Jula Street is in zone II, where regular parking is limited to three hours. These rules apply to street spaces, separately from the parking facilities listed above.
For TQ Plaza and City, check the price list at the entrance. The zone II street parking rate does not determine the price at these facilities.
03Slovenska Beach
If walking to Slovenska Beach suits you, choose Bracera on Mediteranska. The route to the Slovenska Beach destination marked on the map follows Slovenska obala and is about 800 meters long. If Bracera is full, Posta 2 at Mediteranska 5 is an alternative.
The street section of Mediteranska marked Bracera is in zone II. Regular parking in those street spaces is limited to three hours.
Check the prices for the Bracera and Posta 2 parking lots at their entrances. Their charges are separate from street parking zone II.
Street zones and payment
| Zone | Per hour or part of an hour - summer / winter | Regular street-parking limit | SMS for one hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| I - purple | €2.00 / €1.50 | 1 hour | 14651 |
| II - red | €1.50 / €1.00 | 3 hours | 14652 |
| III - yellow | €1.00 / €0.80 | No time limit | 14653 |
Paid street zones charge every day from 7 am to midnight. Summer rates apply from May 1 to September 30, and winter rates from October 1 to April 30. Garages and gated lots have their own access rules.
To pay by SMS, enter your license plate number without spaces or other characters and send it to the number for your zone in the table. One message buys one hour. Wait for a reply confirming a successful payment. If no confirmation arrives or the payment fails, call Parking servis on 067 028 649 for instructions.
If the zone allows more time, send another message before the previous hour expires. Once you reach the maximum stay, move the car: the limit is one hour in Zone I and three hours in Zone II. Zone III has no time limit.
You can pay daily parking tickets and notices in cash or by card at the Parking Service office on Mediteranska, on the third floor of TQ Plaza. Customer hours are Monday to Friday from 9 am to 1 pm, with a break from 11 am to 11:30 am.
Day ticket
The Zone III day ticket costs €10.00 in summer and €5.00 in winter and is valid for 24 hours. The hourly SMS numbers in this table buy one hour. To buy a day ticket, send your license plate number without spaces or other characters to 14654. It is not valid in Zones I and II, garages or barrier parking lots.
Seasonal hourly rates for street parking
From May 1 to September 30From October 1 to April 30
In zone III, seven one-hour payments in winter cost €5.60, while a 24-hour daily ticket costs €5. In summer, ten one-hour payments cost the same as the daily ticket, €10. This comparison applies to street parking zone III, not to parking lots with barriers or garages.
Parking charges, penalty notices and towing
Parking servis issues a daily parking notice, not a penalty notice. The charge is €50 and the notice is valid for 24 hours. If you pay within eight days of issue, the amount is €33.33. Pay using the instructions on the notice.
The legal fine for parking in a prohibited place or obstructing traffic ranges from €100 to €300. A penalty notice imposes the minimum amount in that range. It is separate from a charge for unpaid zone parking.
Paying a penalty notice
If you accept responsibility, the regular procedure allows you to pay half the fine within eight days of accepting the notice. A €100 penalty would therefore cost €50.
An exception applies to a person without permanent or temporary residence in Montenegro, or someone leaving the country, when the competent authority has reasonable grounds to suspect that they will evade enforcement. In that case, two-thirds of the fine must be paid without delay. Use the amount and payment instructions on your own notice.
If your car is missing, check with Parking servis Budva to see whether it was towed. Vehicles are taken to the parking lot by the Red Cross, Filipa Kovacevica. Before going there, call 033 402 492 to confirm where your car is and ask for collection instructions.
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Frequently asked questions about parking in Budva
Does every parking lot with a barrier accept both cash and cards?
Payment methods depend on the parking lot. Being able to pay in cash or by card at the Parking Service office does not mean both options are available at the exit of every facility.
Does a parking lot that is open 24 hours have one price for the whole day?
Parking Service Budva's barrier parking lots and public garages are open 24 hours a day throughout the year. Those are their opening hours, not the price for a full day's parking. At a parking lot with a barrier, each hour started is charged.
What should I ask my accommodation if I am arriving by car?
Ask for the exact parking location and check whether the space is included in the accommodation price or charged separately. Also ask whether you need to reserve it, how to reach it and whether you can use it throughout your stay.
