Montenegro

Travel tips for Montenegro: safety advisories, currency and cash vs. card, tap water, plugs, local phrases, food, and advice from travelers.

Cash and cards

Cards widely accepted. Recent 2026 Reddit reports note that while cards are widely accepted at restaurants, supermarkets, and hotels, travelers should still carry some euros for buses, taxis, small bakeries, and rural areas.

Try the food

  • Ćevapi: Small, grilled minced meat sausages typically served inside a flatbread with chopped onions and creamy kajmak.
  • Kačamak: A heavy, comforting porridge made from cornmeal mashed with potatoes and local cheese.
  • Njeguški pršut: A specialty dry-cured ham from the village of Njeguši, prized for its distinct smoky and salty flavor.
  • Burek: A baked, flaky phyllo pastry filled with savory ingredients like minced meat, cheese, or spinach.

Say it in Serbian

  • Hello: Zdravo
  • Thank you: Hvala
  • Please: Molim
  • Excuse me: Izvinite
  • How much is this?: Koliko ovo košta?
  • The bill please: Račun, molim
  • Yes / No: Da / Ne
  • Goodbye: Doviđenja

Essentials

Plugs
Type C / Type F
Voltage
230V, 50Hz
Driving
Right side
Tap water
Usually safe
Emergency
112 (general), 122 (police), 123 (fire), 124 (ambulance)
SIM tip
Pick up a tourist prepaid SIM card from One, Crnogorski Telekom, or M:tel at the airport or local kiosks, or install an eSIM before arrival for immediate data access.

Etiquette

Tipping around 10 percent in restaurants is customary and appreciated, and it is best to leave the tip in cash rather than adding it to a credit card payment.

Airports in Montenegro