Cheap 6-Day Montenegro Road Trip from Podgorica traveling west to Bar

Your exciting road trip through Montenegro starts when you reach the incredible city of Podgorica, where you'll stay for 3 nights. You'll pick up your rental car in Podgorica and begin your adventure in Montenegro.

Podgorica is a popular cheap holiday destination in Montenegro with something to offer every traveler. When you're ready to explore the city, stop at some of the best places to visit in Podgorica and get this road trip adventure rolling.

A trip to the amazing Millennium Bridge will make your cheap holiday in Montenegro truly special. This attraction is a fascinating cable-stayed bridge that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 995 visitors.

When you're done sightseeing for the day, you'll check in at one of the best budget-friendly hotels or places to stay in the city.

When you're hungry and ready to take a break from your adventure, treat yourself to a delicious meal at one of the best restaurants in Podgorica. An excellent example is the popular Konoba 'Lanterna' Podgorica. Serving a menu of mouthwatering dishes, this restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 920 customers.

Another restaurant you should check out during your cheap vacation in Montenegro is Pod Volat. Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,054 customers, this famous restaurant is one of the city's most recommended places to eat.

If you wish to dine at a restaurant locals love, go to the wonderful Masala Art. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars from 288 customers, and is an awesome place to satisfy your craving for good food and service.

Ethno Jazz Club "Sejdefa" is a great bar to relax after a busy day. About 146 customers have given this spot an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars, making it one of the most popular bars in the area.

Another bar in Podgorica we recommend is Kokotov rep, an excellent place to meet new friends. This bar offers customers plenty of snack and drink options and is rated an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 115 customers.

Street bar is also one of the best places to go to unwind and chat with locals. Over 123 bar-goers have rated it an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

Enjoy toasting the start of a terrific road trip vacation and cheap holiday experience in Montenegro!

Day 2’s road trip itinerary introduces you to many popular attractions and activities in Podgorica, proving that cheap holidays in Montenegro can be extraordinary.

You'll begin sightseeing at the extraordinary Dajbabe Monastery. This attraction is a monastery that has an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars from 484 travelers.

Another of the best travel destinations you can explore in this fun and cheap holiday destination is the spectacular Petrovic Castle. This popular place of interest is a stunning museum that boasts an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 203 visitors.

To make your trip to Podgorica more memorable, spend time at the fascinating Orthodox Temple of Christ's Resurrection. With an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars in 1,315 traveler reviews, it’s not surprising that the fantastic Orthodox Temple of Christ's Resurrection is often mentioned in Montenegro road trip itineraries.

The magnificent Gorica Park is another stop you might want to add to your sightseeing plans. This park and popular travel destination is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 622 reviews.

Your discovery of Podgorica does not have to stop there. You can add a budget-friendly activity on your itinerary and get to know more about Podgorica on a personal level. Check out the fantastic selection of affordable tours and tickets offered on this leg of your journey across this top cheap holiday destination in Europe, Montenegro.

After exploring some of the most remarkable sights in Montenegro, you also have the chance to experience the country’s food culture. Eat at Porto, one of the best restaurants in Podgorica. This place is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 288 reviews.

You can also check out Chi Le Ma. Offering appetizing foods and refreshing beverages at reasonable prices, this restaurant is an excellent choice for budget travelers in the city. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 423 diners.

Another great restaurant we recommend you go to after your road trip activities is Vuk. With an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 314 customers, this restaurant is sure to provide you a memorable dining experience in Podgorica.

When you’ve finished your meal, head to some of the most popular bars in Podgorica for an after-dinner drink. Cap off your night in this cheap holiday destination at PUB WWW and try some of its cocktails and snacks. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 110 customers.

Alpe Bar is another great place to hang out in and relax after a busy day in the city. This bar offers various drinks at affordable prices and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 114 customers.

If you want to have a drink or two with locals, you'll want to visit Hotel Hemera. Rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 375 customers, this bar is one of the best places to unwind and socialize in Podgorica.

Savor the rest of the night and celebrate another incredible road trip adventure in the magical Podgorica!

Day 3 of your self-drive vacation in Montenegro gives you the opportunity to explore two popular cheap holiday destinations in one day. You’ll start your day in the city of Cetinje and end your day in the city of Rijeka Crnojevića.

Today's agenda features plenty of popular stops and allows you to stay in Bar for 2 nights. How much time you want to spend in each area or attraction is up to you. This way, you’ll have all the time you want to take in the unique atmosphere of each location and make the most of your affordable vacation in Montenegro.

While you’re in Cetinje, it’s a good idea to visit the amazing Lipa Cave. The fantastic Lipa Cave is a popular show cave and a sightseeing hotspot. This attraction boasts an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 1,840 travelers.

Travelers usually have a splendid time at the incredible Lovcen National Park, a well-known park in the area. Currently, this spectacular destination enjoys a 4.8 out of a 5 star-rating from 4,125 travelers.

Once you’ve satisfied your wanderlust in Cetinje, you’ll continue to your next road trip destination of the day, the city of Rijeka Crnojevića.

Make Pavlova Strana Viewpoint your first stop. This popular best-rated sightseeing destination among locals and travelers alike has been rated an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 1,434 visitors.

Make the most of your time in the country by joining activities that let you discover more about Montenegro. Check out all of the affordable tours you can join this day of your cheap holiday in Montenegro and ensure the road trip experience of a lifetime.

You’ll also have your choice of the best budget accommodations in the city of Bar. So when it's time for a break from your adventures in Bar, relax and restore your energy at any of the following affordable places to stay.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Caffe Pizzeria Perbacco, one of the best restaurants in Bar. This restaurant is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 618 customers.

Le Petit Chateau Restoran is yet another of the top places to eat in the city. Le Petit Chateau Restoran is known for serving a variety of delectable dishes and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 547 diners.

Locals and travelers enjoy dining at Kraljevska Plaža, another well-loved restaurant in Bar. Rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 458 guests, this restaurant is an excellent choice for anyone looking for a memorable dining experience in Montenegro.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in Bar, Nice Vice. This famous bar offers snacks and drinks at different price points and is a popular hangout spot among locals. In addition, this bar has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 273 bar goers.

YOUR TIME is a great place for anyone who is into classic bar drinks. This bar is considered one of the best drinking spots in Bar, with its average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 210 customers.

Alternatively, you can drop by KARUBA PIZZA & PUB, where you can have drinks, let loose, and socialize. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 83 customers.

Cherish every minute of your road trip vacation across Montenegro. Celebrate this opportunity to enjoy a cheap holiday in Montenegro!

Day 4’s road trip itinerary introduces you to many popular attractions and activities in Šušanj, proving that cheap holidays in Montenegro can be extraordinary.

You'll begin sightseeing at the extraordinary Plazha Zhukotrlitsa. This attraction is a best-rated sightseeing destination that has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars from 394 travelers.

Your discovery of Šušanj does not have to stop there. You can add a budget-friendly activity on your itinerary and get to know more about Šušanj on a personal level. Check out the fantastic selection of affordable tours and tickets offered on this leg of your journey across this top cheap holiday destination in Europe, Montenegro.

After exploring some of the most remarkable sights in Montenegro, you also have the chance to experience the country’s food culture. Eat at Restoran Ariya, one of the best restaurants in Bar. This place is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 484 reviews.

You can also check out Mornar. Offering appetizing foods and refreshing beverages at reasonable prices, this restaurant is an excellent choice for budget travelers in the city. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 358 diners.

Another great restaurant we recommend you go to after your road trip activities is Pascucci. With an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 279 customers, this restaurant is sure to provide you a memorable dining experience in Bar.

When you’ve finished your meal, head to some of the most popular bars in Bar for an after-dinner drink. Cap off your night in this cheap holiday destination at Las Ramblas and try some of its cocktails and snacks. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 274 customers.

Dublin Pub is another great place to hang out in and relax after a busy day in the city. This bar offers various drinks at affordable prices and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 71 customers.

If you want to have a drink or two with locals, you'll want to visit Food House. Rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 71 customers, this bar is one of the best places to unwind and socialize in Bar.

Savor the rest of the night and celebrate another incredible road trip adventure in the magical Bar!

Day 5 of your road trip across Montenegro offers you the chance to visit the wonderful Bar and the enchanting Brca, two of the most popular cheap holiday destinations in the country. You'll begin sightseeing in Bar and end the day in Brca, where you'll stay for 1 night.

Buckle up because day 5 of your affordable vacation in Montenegro will take you to some of locals’ and travelers’ most recommended travel spots!

One place travelers keep coming back to in Bar is the magnificent Allegra Photo Point. Around 25 visitors have rated this excellent top-tier point of interest and travel destination an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars.

We also recommend you explore the amazing Red Lighthouse on this leg of your self-drive tour in Montenegro. This attraction is a well-known top-tier point of interest that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from around 39 travelers.

The remarkable King Nikola's Palace is known to be one of the best places to visit in this cheap vacation spot in Montenegro. This attraction, an amazing museum, is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,908 travelers.

Beyond the above-mentioned sites, you also have the opportunity to visit the fascinating Red Beach. This natural feature and well-loved attraction in Bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 497 visitors.

After capturing the beauty and rich culture of Bar, you’ll get back behind the wheels and continue your road trip to the fantastic city of Brca.

Exploring one unique site after another provides you the much-needed variety during your self-drive tour across Montenegro. But to satisfy your curiosity or need for adventure, we recommend you add excursions in today’s agenda. You have a great selection of popular and low-cost activities to choose from in Montenegro. Make your cheap holiday experience in Montenegro more memorable by doing something new, bold, or inspiring.

Podgorica offers many top-rated accommodations suitable for travelers on a budget vacation in Montenegro. So anytime you need a break from your activities, you’re guaranteed a comfortable and affordable place to rest and stay in the city.

As this adventurous day progresses, satisfy your hunger at one of the best restaurants in the city. Many restaurants in Podgorica offer good food at even better prices, the perfect combination for travelers on affordable vacations in Montenegro.

Garden is a must try. This restaurant serves a mouthwatering selection of meals and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 294 diners.

Another popular eating spot in Podgorica is Sicilia Stari Aerodrom, a local favorite. Serving diners fresh, delicious, and affordable meals, this restaurant has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 258 customers.

PROTOKOL gastro bar / Podgorica offers customers flavorful food and good ambiance, making it one of the best places to eat in Podgorica. With an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 208 customers, this restaurant can get packed very quickly. Make sure you get to the restaurant early to save yourself a seat.

When night has fallen and you feel like enjoying a drink, head to some of Podgorica’s best bars. There are plenty of bars in the city where you can order a few drinks without compromising your budget.

Welder Pub is an excellent example of a great bar in Podgorica offering drinks at reasonable prices. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 189 customers.

You can also hang out and have a drink at München Bierhaus | Pub München, another of locals’ go-to bars in Podgorica. München Bierhaus | Pub München is among the best city bars offering various beverages at different price points, with around 202 customers having rated it an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars.

Restoran bar Desetka Podgorica is for you if you’re curious about bars that give you a taste of the nightlife scene in Podgorica. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from more than 135 bar-goers.

Celebrate another day of your adventure-filled road trip through Montenegro with a toast. Cheers to a memorable cheap vacation experience in Montenegro!

It’s soon time to say goodbye to Montenegro as your road trip vacation is about to end. Day 6 is your departure day and your last chance to capture the beauty of Podgorica.

Depending on how much time you have before your flight back home, we recommend doing some last-minute shopping or sightseeing to make the most of your cheap holiday experience in Montenegro.

If you'd rather pass time visiting some attractions, this is your chance to go to places you may not have had the chance to explore yet.

One fantastic attraction you could visit on your last day in Podgorica is the remarkable Old Ribnica River Bridge. This top-tier point of interest and popular place of interest has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 737 visitors.

If you have an appetite for one last delicious meal in Podgorica, consider a top-rated restaurant like Grill Beli. This restaurant has a menu of appetizing and affordable meals and is rated at an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 138 customers.

Pizzeria Calabria is an excellent alternative if you feel like eating something else. This restaurant serves a variety of savory and budget-friendly dishes and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 147 customers.

Another popular restaurant you could check out is Restoran Maša. Rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 171 customers, this restaurant is a great place to enjoy meals that will remind you of Montenegro and your fun memories in Podgorica.

You’ll then say farewell to Podgorica and begin your journey home. You’ll leave filled with unforgettable memories from your terrific and affordable travel experiences in Montenegro!