Montenegro currency & tourist tax

Currency facts

• Montenegro uses the Euro (EUR, €) — despite not being an EU member.
• No currency exchange needed if you're arriving from the Eurozone.
• ATMs are widely available on the coast and in cities.
• Mountain villages and remote areas: bring cash. Card terminals are unreliable or absent.
• Cards (Visa/Mastercard) accepted at most hotels, restaurants and shops on the coast.
• Amex acceptance is limited — don't rely on it.

Tourist tax

• 1 € per adult per night — collected by your accommodation.
• Applies to guests aged 13 and over.
• Some accommodations include it in the listed price; others add it at checkout.
• Always ask upfront if the rate includes tourist tax.
• Applies year-round, in all regions.

Tipping guide

• Restaurants: 10–15% is appreciated but not obligatory. Round up the bill or leave 1–5 € on the table.
• Taxis: Round up to the nearest euro or add 10%.
• Hotel housekeeping: 1–2 € per day, left in cash on the pillow.
• Tour guides: 5–10 € per person for a half-day tour is a good tip.
• Bars: No standard tipping — rounding up is fine.

Practical tips by origin