Montenegro is suitable for independent travel because of its nature, resorts and cost. The latter is an important factor when choosing a vacation spot. You need to know in advance the cost of accommodation, meals and excursions. For this, an analysis was made of what prices are in Herceg Novi in summer and seasons when there are few tourists.
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About Herceg Novi
This resort town is located in the Bay of Kotor and differs from others in architecture and surroundings. It is divided into two parts – the old and the new area. There are many shops, souvenir shops, cafes and restaurants in the old one. Houses and villas were built in the new one, most of them are rented to tourists for living. prices rise towards the coast, on the first line the rest is more expensive.
Features of accommodation in Herceg Novi:
- Lots of beaches. They have a pebbly or mixed coating – concrete slabs and sand.
- Opportunity to undergo a course of treatment or order cosmetic procedures at the Igalo Institute .
- Excursions to the main attractions of Montenegro – Ostrog Monastery, canyons, to Albania.
- There are branded clothing stores from Italy. Prices in Herceg Novi are lower than in Budva or other cities in Montenegro.
Hotels with All system Inclusive is small, the cost of living is higher than in villas or apartments. You can order accommodation with breakfast or dinner, prices in Herceg Novi for these services are 5-8% higher. Tourists organize meals themselves, choosing restaurants or cafes on the second or third line, where prices are lower.
Cost of living in Herceg Novi
Before planning an independent trip, you need to book a hotel, villa or apartment. This is done through a travel agency or on sites where there are offers from owners or intermediaries. The earlier the order is placed, the cheaper the rental price. Prices in Herceg Novi differ in the location of housing relative to the coastline, the list of services, the degree of comfort.
The average cost of renting a villa per person per month is 35-40 Euro per day. For longer stays, a month or more, prices are lower – 350 Euro per month. Expenses depend on the number of residents.
Before ordering, you need to clarify who will pay for utilities. For a two-room apartment, these costs per month will be 90-120 Euros. If the room has wired internet, you need to pay 30 € for its use. It is rare to find a free Wi-Fi connection service .
The cost of living is affected by the number of people staying in one room. But it cannot be more than indicated in the offer from the owner.
Food expenses
In restaurants and cafes, prices in Herceg Novi for dishes are average for Montenegro. The farther from the beach area, the lower they are. For catering, they choose small cafes located with the place of residence. Recognition and the status of “regular customer” – one of the factors to reduce costs, discounts may be provided. The average cost of a meal per person is 10-12 Euros.
To optimize food costs, large dishes of national cuisine are ordered, one is enough for 2-3 tourists. If the room has a stove and refrigerator, some of the food is prepared by ourselves. The room must have air conditioning or a forced ventilation system.
Price analysis of Herceg Novi for national cuisine and products in Euro:
- a bottle of water – 0.35;
- wine – 3.8;
- rice – 1.25;
- milk – 0.7;
- bread – 1.15;
- bananas – 1.1;
- oranges – 0.75;
- meat – 7.89;
- cheese – 7.
Some of the products are profitable to buy at the local market. This is done in the morning, when there are still few tourists, locals come to the market. The cost of cheese and wine in supermarkets is lower. The highest prices are near the beaches. Before going on a beach holiday, food and drinks are bought in advance.
Entertainment and excursions
Tourism in Montenegro is a combination of beach and active, sightseeing holidays. Trips to natural and historical attractions should be planned in advance. The cost of group tours is lower than individual ones. They are ordered locally, prices in Herceg Novi for excursions from direct service providers are more affordable than from travel agencies.
Name and cost of excursions from Herceg Novi in € per person:
- canyons – 40;
- Skadar Lake – 40;
- rafting on the Tara River – 65;
- boat trip along the Bay of Kotor – 25;
- Visit to Ostrog Monastery – 25;
- Trip to Bosnia and Herzegovina – 30;
- Amusement park – 130.
On the trip you can take some food, water. Many programs include food for tourists in the price, this must be clarified in advance. Additional expenses may arise – buying souvenirs, paid entrance to museums, historical sights.
Buying souvenirs
Montenegrin souvenirs are national, grocery and general. The former include elements of national clothing, badges. Grocery souvenirs – wine, brandy , kaymak, prosciutto . They are bought before leaving the country, they create conditions for storage for the duration of the flight or independent travel by car. Keyrings, magnets, figurines, beautiful glass containers can be purchased at any time.
The cost of souvenirs in Herceg Novi in Euro:
- wine – 8-13;
- prosciutto – 9-11;
- cheese – 3-5;
- kaimak – 3-5;
- olive oil – 1.4-2;
- Montenegrin brojanica – 2;
- wooden icon – 3-5;
- capa – from 10;
- paintings by local artists – 8-20;
- Montenegrin tablecloths – 30.
Finding good prices in Herceg Novi in the city center is difficult. Souvenirs are bought during excursions, in the suburbs or small villages. So there is a higher probability of purchasing original national products. To transport meat dishes and cheese, you need a small sealed cooler bag.
Other expenses
Public transport in Montenegro is well developed. Prices in Herceg Novi for one trip around the city and to suburban villages by bus – 2 Euro. Taxi services – 10-15 Euro. They order cars from the municipal service with fixed rates.
Car rental in Montenegro – 12-45 Euro per day. Tourists buy gasoline. One liter 95 costs 1.05 Euro. Maintenance and technical repairs in the country are expensive. You need to drive carefully on mountain roads, otherwise the cost of a tourist trip will increase. To rent a car, you need a passport, driver’s license, Green Card insurance policy.