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Kotor, Montenegro

How much does it cost to travel to Kotor?

You should plan to spend around $108 (€100) per day on your vacation in Kotor. This is the average daily price based on the expenses of other visitors.

Past travelers have spent, on average for one day:

  • $46 (€43) on meals
  • $10 (€9.26) on local transportation
  • $106 (€98) on hotels

A one week trip to Kotor for two people costs, on average, $1,516 (€1,393). This includes accommodation, food, local transportation, and sightseeing.

All of these average travel prices have been collected from other travelers to help you plan your own travel budget.

  • Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
    $108
    100
  • One Week Per person
    $758
    697
  • 2 Weeks Per person
    $1,516
    1,393
  • One Month Per person
    $3,249
    2,985
  • One Week For a couple
    $1,516
    1,393
  • 2 Weeks For a couple
    $3,033
    2,786
  • One Month For a couple
    $6,499
    5,970
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How much does a one week, two week, or one month trip to Kotor cost?

A one week trip to Kotor usually costs around $758 (€697) for one person and $1,516 (€1,393) for two people. This includes accommodation, food, local transportation, and sightseeing.

A two week trip to Kotor on average costs around $1,516 (€1,393) for one person and $3,033 (€2,786) for two people. This cost includes accommodation, food, local transportation, and sightseeing.

Please note, prices can vary based on your travel style, speed, and other variables. If you're traveling as a family of three or four people, the price per person often goes down because kid's tickets are cheaper and hotel rooms can be shared. If you travel slower over a longer period of time then your daily budget will also go down. Two people traveling together for one month in Kotor will often have a lower daily budget per person than one person traveling alone for one week.

A one month trip to Kotor on average costs around $3,249 (€2,985) for one person and $6,499 (€5,970) for two people. The more places you visit, the higher the daily price will become due to increased transportation costs.




Independent Travel

Traveling Independently to Kotor has many benefits including affordabilty, freedom, flexibility, and the opportunity to control your own experiences.

All of the travel costs below are based on the experiences of other independent travelers.

Is Kotor expensive to visit?

Prices in Kotor are reasonable and comparable to your average travel destination. Hotels, food, and sightseeing are generally within normal price ranges.

Within Europe, which is known to be an expensive region, Kotor is a moderately priced destination compared to other places. The overall cost of travel here is fair for the region and comparable to Vigo or Ericeira.

For more details, and to find out if it's within your travel budget, see Is Kotor Expensive?

How much money do I need for a trip to Kotor?

The average Kotor trip cost is broken down by category here for independent travelers. All of these Kotor travel prices are calculated from the budgets of real travelers.


Category Cost
Accommodation 1 (Double Occupancy) 98 ($106)
Local Transportation 1 9.26 ($10)
Food 2 43 ($46)
Entertainment 1 8.32 ($9)
Alcohol 2 4 - 13 ($5 - 14)
Accommodation Budget in Kotor
Average Daily Costs

Calculated from travelers like you

The average price paid for one person for accommodation in Kotor is $53 (€49). For two people sharing a typical double-occupancy hotel room, the average price paid for a hotel room in Kotor is $106 (€98). This cost is from the reported spending of actual travelers.


  • Accommodation1 Hotel or hostel for one person
    $53
    49
  • Accommodation1 Typical double-occupancy room
    $106
    98

Hotel Prices in Kotor

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Actual Hotel Prices
The average hotel room price in Kotor based on data provided by Kayak for actual hotel rooms is $64. (Prices in U.S. Dollars, before taxes & fees.)

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Transportation Budget in Kotor
Average Daily Costs

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  • The cost of a taxi ride in Kotor is significantly more than public transportation. On average, past travelers have spent $10 (€9.26) per person, per day, on local transportation in Kotor.


  • Transportation1 Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    $10
    9.26

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Flights to Kotor
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Rental Cars in Kotor
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Food Budget in Kotor
Average Daily Costs

Calculated from travelers like you

  • While meal prices in Kotor can vary, the average cost of food in Kotor is $46 (€43) per day. Based on the spending habits of previous travelers, when dining out an average meal in Kotor should cost around $19 (€17) per person. Breakfast prices are usually a little cheaper than lunch or dinner. The price of food in sit-down restaurants in Kotor is often higher than fast food prices or street food prices.


  • Food2 Meals for one day
    $46
    43

Recommended


Entertainment Budget in Kotor
Average Daily Costs

Calculated from travelers like you

  • Entertainment and activities in Kotor typically cost an average of $9.06 (€8.32) per person, per day based on the spending of previous travelers. This includes fees paid for admission tickets to museums and attractions, day tours, and other sightseeing expenses.


  • Entertainment1 Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    $9.06
    8.32

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Alcohol Budget in Kotor
Average Daily Costs

Calculated from travelers like you

  • The average person spends about $9.26 (€8.51) on alcoholic beverages in Kotor per day. The more you spend on alcohol, the more fun you might be having despite your higher budget.


  • Alcohol2 Drinks for one day
    $9.26
    8.51

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Water Budget in Kotor
Average Daily Costs

Calculated from travelers like you

  • On average, people spend $1.17 (€1.07) on bottled water in Kotor per day. The public water in Kotor is considered safe to drink.


  • Water2 Bottled water for one day
    $1.17
    1.07


Kotor On a Budget
Kotor Kotor, Montenegro
A coastal town of Montenegro, Kotor is also a beautifully-preserved fortified, medieval town, featuring a labyrinth of cobbled streets, lively piazzas, historic churches, and a spread of bars and restaurants throughout its historic Old Town.
Sights
Kotor lies nestled on the shores of the Bay of Kotor. Though it resembles a fjord, the Bay is actually a submerged river canyon, surrounded by the beautiful mountain scenery of Mt Lovcen. Together the town of Kotor, the Bay of Kotor, and the surrounding territory of mountains and fjords make up a protected UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The central part of Kotor sits on a triangle of land that juts out into the Bay. It is fortified by medieval town walls and spotted with landmarks like St Tryphon’s Cathedral, which was first built in the 11th century in the Romanesque-Gothic style. Another landmark is St Nicolas Church, the biggest Orthodox Church in the Old Town. Others include the Tower watch (8th century), the Cathedral of Sveti Tripun (13th century), the Church of Sveti Luka (13th century), the Prince's palace (17th century), the Church of Sveta Marija (12th century), the Church of Our Lady of Health (Gospe od Zdravlja) (15th century), and Napoleon's Theater (19th century).

As far as local cultural history goes, the Maritime Museum offers just about anything to do with Kotor seafaring. It is housed in the baroque palace Grgurin, and features the successes of famous Kotor seaman, artists, ship builders, crafts man, states man, and diplomats. Visitors will also find portraits of famous captains, models of old galleys and sail boats, navigational instruments, photographs, uniforms, weapons, paintings, and model ships.

Kotor is a cruise ship destination, and as such, expect crowds on the days that the ships are in port. Generally, there's plenty of room for everyone, though, so it's not something to worry about. If you're planning to visit, check out this guide to spending one day in Kotor if you're on a cruise ship. It has plenty of great ideas for an excursion whether you're on a ship or not.

Also keep an eye out for islands on the Bay. The Island Gospa od Skrpjela or "Our Lady of the Rock" and the Island Sveti Djordje (St George) or "The island of the dead captains" are both associated with local legends.
Neighborhoods
The town of Kotor developed around its "Stari Grad" or Old Town, where most of Kotor's history, culture, and tradition have been preserved. Fortified by a medieval wall and lined with a maze of cobbled streets, walking amidst Kotor's Old Town is like walking back in time. The narrow streets open up into several charming squares and markets, and there are examples of medieval architecture at every turn including churches, cathedrals, palaces, and museums. Some of the most impressive churches include the 12th century St. Tryphon Cathedral, the Church of St. Luke, and the Orthodox St. Nicholas Church. These are often used as landmarks for visitors and locals alike to avoid getting lost in the medieval tangle of alleyways. The streets open up into the Trg od oruzja (or Square of Arms), which is the largest square and a popular place for gathering since it was created centuries ago.

Activities
Kotor is small enough to navigate on foot, but there are plenty of winding twists and turns to discover. Exploring the town is just one of the many things to do in Kotor. Visitors can also climb up the Upper Town Walls more than 1,300 steps for spectacular views of the town and the Bay. There are also adventures to be had on the outskirts of Kotor, like paragliding off the surrounding cliffs or river rafting on Tara River a few hours inland.

Hiking is another common activity in the hills surrounding Kotor. Just outside the north gate of Old Town, visitors can follow a path for a scenic hike over the town and bay, eventually leading through dense woods to a waterfall. And finally, there are many old Austro-Hungarian fortresses abandoned in the hills near Kotor, such as Fort Vrmac just across the bay. Many of these ruins can be hiked to as well.
Food and Dining
Because of its proximity to the sea, Montenegro has plenty of fresh fish and seafood dishes. These dishes are typically garnished with polenta, blitva (a kind of spinach), or broiled potatoes. Drying fish is also traditionally practiced along the coast. Another specialty of Montenegrin cuisine is a variety of soups: "supa" for clear soup, "corba" for a thick soup or stew, and "kasa" for a porridge-style dish. For dessert, there is an assortment of local sweets, including palacinke (a large pancake filled with jam, chocolate or cream), baklava with raisins and walnuts, krofne (doughnut filled with jam or chocolate), and a cream layered cake called krempita. Most sweets are served with coffee. Kotor has a wide variety of places to eat from seafood and national cuisine like the dishes mentioned above to western food like pizza or barbeque. Old town will have the most options for dining.

Transportation
The nearest international airport is Tivat Airport, about 8 kilometers (5 miles) from the center of Kotor. It offers many flights within Europe, especially during the summer season. Podgorica Airport is another popular option for flying and serves as a hub for Montenegro Airlines. While these two are Montenegro's main international airports, it is sometimes easier for visitors to arrive via Dubrovnik Airport (in neighboring Croatia), since it operates a greater range of flights and airlines. During tourist season it is also popular for visitors to arrive in port via cruise ship.

We've been gathering travel costs from tens of thousands of actual travelers since 2010, and we use the data to calculate average daily travel costs for destinations around the world. We also systematically analyze the prices of hotels, hostels, and tours from travel providers such as Kayak, HostelWorld, TourRadar, Viator, and others. This combination of expenses from actual travelers, combined with pricing data from major travel companies, gives us a uniqe insight into the overall cost of travel for thousands of cities in countries around the world. You can see more here: How it Works.



1 Categories averaged on a per-item basis.
2 Categories averaged on a per-day basis.
For example, the Food2 daily average is for all meals for an entire day, while Entertainment1 is for each individual purchase. Thus, the overall daily average cost is not a summation of the individual categories.