Budva Parking Guide

During the peak travel period, driving through Budva and specifically finding free parking will pose a challenge due to higher demand and limited availability all across town. Budva is notorious for a lack of parking areas, and free parking is hard (not impossible) to come by in general.

Budva’s Old Town is relatively small and entirely pedestrianized, but there are several paid parking lots within walking distance of the historic center: ‘Jat‘, ‘Zeta Film‘, and ‘Exponat‘. Parking is charged by the hour, but there are also daily and seasonal tickets available. For hourly parking, all you have to do is take the entry ticket from the machine at the gate, and pay at the booth when leaving – cards are not accepted everywhere.

Budva

Budva is the quintessential Mediterranean seaside resort, offering a series of picturesque beaches, a vibrant coastal promenade, and a pretty old town.

Budva’s Historic Center

Did you know that Budva’s Old Town was one of the oldest settlements on the Adriatic? A maze of narrow cobblestone streets awaits to be discovered.

Best Parking for Day Visitors

Out of season, it is generally not a problem finding a parking spot close to the old town. Parking demand is usually the highest in the afternoon and evening hours, and the lots closest to the historic center fill up quickly, especially in the high season from June through September.

In most cases, waiting 10 or 15 minutes before somebody pulls out of the parking lot is a good strategy. Should there be too many drivers with the same idea, you might consider trying your luck at the ‘City‘ parking lot adjacent to the main post office or at the TQ Plaza shopping mall, which offers underground parking. Our tip: Avoid the expensive parking lot at the fishing harbor.

Free Parking Budva

While not exactly easy to find, there is the occasional free parking space dotted around town. The Grdevica River dries out at the end of June, offering plenty of free parking spaces along its riverbanks in the dry season. Across the road from the ‘Taste of Asia‘ restaurant is a small unpaid parking lot as well. Alternatively, there is a free parking lot on the way to Fort Mogren from the Adriatic coastal road.

Here is an overview of the available unpaid parking lots:

Parking for Buses and Coaches

You can stop your bus or coach and drop off passengers at the roundabout next to the Tourist Information Center, but will then need to drive to an official parking lot that offers long-term parking. The municipal parking at Slovenska Beach (across the street from VOLI supermarket) is spacious and the closest one to the city center, offering convenient parking conditions.

Expect to pay 5,00 Euros per hour or 15,00 Euros per day. Alternatively, there is a large parking area adjacent to Restaurant Tabu, within 20 minutes walking distance of the old town. Another large parking lot with enough room for several buses finds itself at the roundabout at the entrance of town, next to Hotel Park, where parking rates are affordable.

Parking for campervans and Motorhomes

Avoid parking your campervan or motorhome between the Adriatic Highway and the beach, in the section running from Budva’s Old Town to the Grdevica River – if you are not willing to pay the requested 15,00 Euros per hour. Instead, either park on Jaz Beach, or negotiate daily rates at Restaurant Tabu or the parking area at the entrance of town, coming from Sveti Stefan.

Jaz Beach

Discover Jaz Beach, a family-friendly beach north of Budva with good amenities and watersports. A handful of bars and restaurants line its lively beachfront.

Parking Your Motorcycle in Budva

Unlike in Kotor and Tivat, there is no designated parking lot for bikers (yet) in front of the old town, so you would either need to park along the street or on a paid car bay if you want to play it safe. Many bikers love to visit the Beer & Bike Club and simply park their bikes in front of this iconic venue, have something to eat or drink, and combine it with a little sightseeing. Please be mindful, however, never to park in urban green spaces, which will very likely result in a heavy fine.

Parking Tips & General Information

Paid parking bays are marked by white lines, sometimes along with a designated number painted on the road – on-street parking is paid at the ‘parkometer’ in cash
Parking for camper vans is expensive in the city center (about 15,00 Euros per hour), consider parking on Jaz Beach, and then taking a bus or taxi into the center
Be careful not to park on urban green spaces, along the road when there are no parking signs, or on yellow-marked parking bays
You run the risk of illegally parked vehicles getting towed away to the municipal parking lot (‘Crveni Krst’ (Red Cross) next to Budva’s central bus station
Even though some parking lots and garages accept cards, it is always recommended to also carry some cash
Consider buying daily parking tickets (‘Turisticka Propusnica‘) in advance when planning to spend one or more days in Budva
Parking is paid per each hour started, so you’ll pay for two full hours when parking for 61 minutes
The TQ Plaza Shopping Center offers the only underground parking garage in town, but the bays might be too small for some vehicles
Parking from October through May will cost half the price of normal season parking, or, might not even be charged at all
Parking is more expensive per hour from 10 pm to 6 am on all municipal parking lots