Getting to Herceg Novi by Rental Car The Recommended Route — Fly into TIV, Take the Ferry Drive Times from Tivat Airport (TIV) Coming from Dubrovnik Airport (DBV) Ferry Practical Guide Kamenari-Lepetane — Key Facts Frequently Asked Questions Is it faster to fly into Tivat or Dubrovnik for Herceg Novi? Can I pick up my rental car directly in Herceg Novi? Do I need to book the ferry in advance? Getting to Herceg Novi — Tivat Airport & Ferry Guide Getting to Herceg Novi by Rental Car Last updated: March 2026 The Recommended Route — Fly into TIV, Take the Ferry Tivat Airport (TIV) is the closest airport to Herceg Novi — just 30 km away. The most efficient strategy: pick up your rental car at TIV, drive 5 km to the Lepetane ferry dock, cross the Bay of Kotor in 10 minutes, and arrive in Herceg Novi. Total time: 40–50 minutes from landing. Kamenari-Lepetane ferry: runs 24/7 | €5 per car | 10-minute crossing | No booking needed | Every 15–20 min (06:00–midnight) Once you arrive, see our driving guide for traffic rules, deposits, and speed limits. Drive Times from Tivat Airport (TIV) Low Season Peak Summer Coming from Dubrovnik Airport (DBV) Dubrovnik Airport is approximately 50 km from Herceg Novi — around 50–60 minutes in low season. The route crosses the Croatian–Montenegrin border at Debeli Brijeg. Important: if you pick up a rental car at Dubrovnik Airport, you will need cross-border authorisation from your supplier to drive it into Montenegro. Confirm this before booking. Picking up at Dubrovnik Airport? Verify Montenegro cross-border authorisation and Green Card coverage before confirming your booking. This is not always included by default. Ferry Practical Guide Kamenari-Lepetane — Key Facts The ferry is covered in detail on our — including frequency, price, and queueing tips. Planning a day trip to Dubrovnik or Kotor? Check routes on our Frequently Asked Questions Is it faster to fly into Tivat or Dubrovnik for Herceg Novi? Tivat (TIV) is closer at ~30 km via the ferry. Dubrovnik (DBV) is ~50 km but requires a border crossing and cross-border authorisation for rental cars. For most tourists, TIV is the simpler and faster option. Can I pick up my rental car directly in Herceg Novi? Yes — Sixt has branches at the main bus station and Palmon Bay Hotel in Igalo. Local agencies are also available. However, selection is narrower than at TIV, especially for automatic cars in peak season. Do I need to book the ferry in advance? No. The Kamenari-Lepetane ferry runs continuously and requires no reservation. Drive to the dock, join the queue, pay €5 at the ramp, and cross in 10 minutes.