Major city · Montenegro
BarБар
Give Bar one night, not three: Stari Bar ruins in the morning, Susanj beach in the afternoon, then move on to Ulcinj or Budva.
Bar is Montenegro's working port, not a resort. Most of it is open all year for locals, and the tourist side runs May–September. The reason to stop is Stari Bar, the ruined old town 4 km inland, plus cheaper beds than Budva and a train line to Podgorica. Two nights is enough; one is often enough.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- May–Jun, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (crowds, heat, higher beds)
- Airports
- TIV · TGD · DBV
- Nights
- 1–2
Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…Mine-suspected land still exists in Bosnia and Herzegovin…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Balkans ↗Mine-suspected land still exists in Bosnia and Herzegovina and in pockets of Croatia's former front line: outside towns keep to tarmac and waymarked paths, and treat red triangle signs and taped-off fields as absolute.
- Balkans ↗Serbia refuses onward entry to travellers who reached Kosovo from a third country and then try to cross straight into Serbia; route Kosovo–Serbia legs through North Macedonia or Montenegro, or start the loop in Serbia.
- Balkans ↗Hire cars need written permission from the rental company and valid insurance for every country on the line; Kosovo sells its own border insurance and some contracts exclude Albania, Kosovo or Bosnia outright.
- Montenegro ↗Montenegro is outside the EU and Schengen area and sets its own entry rules; check the official requirements for your passport.
- Montenegro ↗Accommodation must register foreign guests; hotels do it for you, but private rentals should too, so ask your host.
- Montenegro ↗Croatia (Dubrovnik) and Albania (Shkodër) borders can have long queues in summer; allow extra time.
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Bar112 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Bar, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Montenegro uses the euro (EUR) although it is not in the EU.Montenegro-wide
- SIM or eSIMOne (formerly Telenor), Crnogorski Telekom and m:tel sell prepaid SIMs; passport required.Montenegro-wide
- Tap waterTap water is generally safe; in summer some coastal towns have supply problems — ask your host.Montenegro-wide
- TippingRestaurant: About 10%.Montenegro-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Montenegro-wide
- SafetyBar is a normal working town and feels safe by day and evening.
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- RestroomsCafés for customers; bus stations €0.50 (≈ under US$1).Montenegro-wide
- Emergency numbers112 All emergencies · 122 police · 123 fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysCoastal businesses close November–March; mountain huts open June–September.Montenegro-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportTIV Tivat (About 1 h by road; taxi transfer quoted around €40 (≈ US$50)).
- Getting aroundThe centre is walkable; centre to Susanj beach is about 30 min on foot or a short taxi.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a centre café€1–2 (≈ US$2–3)
- BeerDraught beer / supermarket can€2–3.50 (≈ US$3–5)€1–1.50 (≈ US$2)
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week€10–20 (≈ US$12–25)
- Budget bedApartment for up to 4, a night, per room€70 (≈ US$85)
- Mid-range bedDouble room, guesthouse or small hotel, a night, per room€75 (≈ US$90)
- High-end bedDouble room, guesthouse or small hotel, a night, per room€150 (≈ US$180)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €40 (≈ US$50) · Mid €75 (≈ US$90) · High €130 (≈ US$160)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- TIV Tivat (About 1 h by road; taxi transfer quoted around €40) · TGD Podgorica (About 45 min by road; taxi transfer quoted around €30; train link to Bar station) · DBV Dubrovnik (Croatia) (Cross-border drive, roughly 2.5–3 h; taxi quoted around €110)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Feb
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Mar
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Apr
not flagged
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
May
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jun
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jul
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Oct
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Nov
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Dec
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Best: May–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)), coolest Jan (4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C) low), wettest Dec (13 rain days), driest Jul (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Bar: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
12 rd
Feb
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
12 rd
Mar
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
11 rd
Apr
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
11 rd
May
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
9 rd
Jun
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
7 rd
Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
5 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
5 rd
Sep
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
7 rd
Oct
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
10 rd
Nov
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
12 rd
Dec
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
13 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The centre is walkable; centre to Susanj beach is about 30 min on foot or a short taxi. A summer local bus runs hourly between Sutomore and Bar. Buses from the station (2 km from the centre, 300 m from the train station) go to Budva, Kotor, Tivat and Ulcinj; pay cash. Taxis cover the rest.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Stari Bar
goDoor to door: About 20–30 min
Taxi from the centre (about €4 (≈ US$5)) or the hourly Mediteran Expres bus (about €1 (≈ US$2))
Fortress entry about €5, child discounts; go early, the stones hold heat.
Door to door: About 45 min
Bus from Bar bus station, about 30 min
Old town and long beach; pairs well as your next stop.
Sutomore
goDoor to door: About 20 min
Hourly summer local bus north along the coast
Beach day without moving hotels.
Door to door: About 1 h
Coastal bus from Bar bus station
Old town and beaches; easy onward base.
Door to door: About 1 h 45 min
Bus from Bar bus station
Long for a return day; better as a move, not a day trip.
Door to door: About 1 h 15 min
Train from Bar station (about €2.40 (≈ US$3)) or bus, about 1 h
Train is cheap and scenic; check the day's departures.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Bar centre (Topolica)
Walk to the promenade, cafés and the bus station area; best for one night with bags.
Susanj
Coastal strip north of the centre; 30 min on foot or a short taxi, quieter and closer to the beach.
Šušanj and Sutomore side
Summer-only guesthouses and apartments; hourly local bus along the coast.
Stari Bar
A few small stays by the ruins; only worth it if you have a car.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €35–55 (≈ US$45–65) excl. bed
- Mid
- €60–95 (≈ US$70–120) excl. bed
- High
- €110 (≈ US$130)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Double room, guesthouse or small hotel1 × 2 nights × €75 | €150 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × €75 | €300 |
| Taxi Tivat airport → Bar centre1 × €40 | €40 |
| Taxi Podgorica airport → Bar centre1 × €30 | €30 |
| Stari Bar fortress entry2 × €5 | €10 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × €12 | €24 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €55 |
| Trip total≈ €152 per person per day, bed included | €609≈ US$750 |
2026 estimate in euro; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a centre café | €1–2 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Ćevapi or a grilled-meat plate | €6–12 (≈ US$7–14) |
| Pizza at a budget pizzeria | €5–9 (≈ US$6–11) |
| Draught beer / supermarket can | €2–3.50 (≈ US$3–5) / €1–1.50 (≈ US$2) |
| Bus Bar → Ulcinj | €2–3 (≈ US$3–4) (check) |
| Train Bar → Podgorica | about €2.40 (≈ US$3) |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | €10–20 (≈ US$12–25) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Bus station is 2 km (1.2 mi) from the centre: budget a taxi or a 25-min walk with bags.Bus station is 1.2 mi (2 km) from the centre: budget a taxi or a 25-min walk with bags.
- Bus tickets are cash only; small notes help.
- Stari Bar entry is charged at the fortress gate; the surrounding lanes are free to walk.
- Beach water and space are better at Susanj than in front of the port.
- Summer beds and taxis cost more in Jul–Aug; book ahead or come in Jun or Sep.
Emergency numbers
- All emergencies
- 112
- Police
- 122
- Fire
- 123
- Ambulance
- 124
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BarБар
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My bed tonight
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Na ovu adresu, molimTo this address, please
Emergency
- All emergencies112
- Police122
- Fire123
- Ambulance124
Embassy
Montenegro has no US or UK embassy in Bar; embassies are in Podgorica. Consular help for most EU states is also in Podgorica.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Taxi centre → Stari Bar: about €4 (≈ US$5)
- Taxi Bar → Tivat airport: about €40 (≈ US$50)
- Bus Bar → Kotor: about €6.50 (≈ US$8)
Say or show
- Dobar dan — Hello (DOH-bar dahn)
- Hvala — Thank you (HVAH-lah)
- Koliko košta? — How much is it? (KOH-lee-koh KOHSH-tah)
- Račun, molim — The bill, please (RAH-choon MOH-leem)
- Gdje je autobuska stanica? — Where is the bus station? (gdyeh yeh ow-toh-BOOS-kah STAH-nee-tsah)
- Upomoć — Help (oo-POH-mohtch)
Cash is still common at bus windows and small eateries; keep small euro notes.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Bar. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Jun, Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (crowds, heat, higher beds) · month by month →
- 3 airports and 4 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 6 day-trips, door to door
- 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contracts for TIV, TGD and DBV with field-checked transfer bands and a taxi fallback.
- Walking clusters with rescue anchors: centre and promenade, Susanj beach, Stari Bar, port and station.
- Place pages with verified cutoffs (Stari Bar fortress, Stara Maslina, Royal Palace museum) and eat pages with last orders.
- Summer and winter arrival fixtures so the page reads correctly outside the May–September season.
Sources
- officialBar tourist organisation
- officialMontenegro Railways (ŽPCG)
- secondaryWikivoyage: Bar, revision 5243689 (CC BY-SA 4.0)