Car hire in Bar — your Peak car comes to you
Bar is the ferry port for Italy and home to one of the oldest olive trees in Europe, with Old Bar and the road over to Lake Skadar via Virpazar just behind it. Peak delivers the car in Bar, and through the Sozina tunnel you're in Podgorica in under an hour.
What a Peak car gives you in Bar
- 01Hand-over at the port, in town or at your accommodation
- 02Old Bar and Virpazar as an easy day trip
- 03Quick link to Podgorica through the Sozina tunnel
- 04No prepayment — you pay when you collect
Peak cars for Bar
Prices for a five-day rental starting next week
Worth the detour around Bar
Six things worth knowing before the first bend
The short briefing we give every guest when we hand over the keys — so you can drive around Montenegro relaxed, with no surprises on the road.
Coast road & tunnels
The coast is linked by the Adriatic highway — scenic, but narrow and full of bends, so allow more time than your map suggests. The only toll is the Sozina tunnel between Podgorica and Bar (about €2.50); the Smokovac–Mateševo motorway section is free.
Speed & lights
50 km/h in built-up areas, 80 km/h outside them, up to 100 km/h on the motorway. Dipped headlights stay on all day, everyone in the car wears a seatbelt, and the alcohol limit is 0.03% — so the rule is simple: if you drive, you don't drink. Speed cameras are common at town entrances.
Parking on the coast
Budva, Kotor, Tivat and Bar use paid parking zones (roughly €0.50–1 an hour), paid by SMS or at a meter. Old towns are closed to cars — leave the car at the car park by the gate and walk in. In July and August, arrive early in the morning.
Heading north
Durmitor, Žabljak and the Tara canyon are unmissable, but the roads are mountain roads and filling stations are few. Fill the tank in Podgorica or Nikšić, and outside summer check the forecast — the weather changes quickly at altitude.
Fuel
A litre of petrol or diesel costs about €1.50–1.65 (2026). Along the coast road and in larger towns, stations stay open at night. You collect and return the car with the same fuel level, so top up before drop-off.
Borders & help
Driving into Croatia, Albania or Bosnia is only possible with our written consent and a Green Card — tell us when you book. Emergency numbers: 112 general, 122 police, 124 ambulance, 19807 roadside assistance. For anything about the car, call us directly.
Questions before you book
How does booking a car in Bar work?
Choose your dates and car on the site, pick a protection plan and send the request. We get back to you by phone, WhatsApp or email to confirm. There's no prepayment — you pay the full amount only when you collect the car.
Where do I collect the car in Bar?
We bring the car wherever suits you: the airport, your hotel, your apartment or an agreed address in Bar. Our base is in Mojanovići near Podgorica, and you're welcome to collect it there too.
What does the protection cover, and how big is the deposit?
Mandatory insurance is included in every price. Without an extra plan you're liable for any damage to the car, with a refundable deposit. Comfort covers damage to the car with a lower deposit; Summit has no deposit and also covers tyres, rims and glass. Theft is not covered by any plan.
Can I return the car in another town or leave Montenegro?
Yes — a return in another town or at another airport is agreed in advance. Driving into neighbouring countries is possible with our written consent and a Green Card; just mention it when you book.