Go, but pay attention.
Montenegro’s risk score climbed to 84 today, though the US, UK, and Canada maintain their lowest advisory levels. Watch for the global measles notice while you travel.
Governments, one trip
What they're telling their own citizens about Montenegro
The real score
The breakdown
See it from your perspective
Go, but pay attention.
The general Sketch Score, unweighted for any specific traveler.
Don't fall for it
Scams to know
Organized begging
Beggars in resort towns are part of organized crime groups. Do not give them money to avoid becoming a target for more aggressive approaches.
Pickpocketing
Pickpockets operate in resort towns. Carry bags slung around your shoulder with the pouch in front and keep your money under your clothing.
Staying healthy
What to watch out for, health-wise
Active notices
- • Global Measles
Vaccines
Recommended:
From people who've been there
Local know-how
Staying safe
- •Montenegro is generally a safe country.
- •In the resort towns such as Kotor, Budva, Sveti Stefan and Herceg Novi, beggars and pickpockets are not uncommon.
- •Sea urchins are small, globular, spiny sea creatures that cover much of the sea floor off the coast of Montenegro.
- •Montenegrins are not safe drivers.
- •There are two species of viper snakes in Montenegro, sarka and poskok.
Staying healthy
- •Tap water is generally drinkable, though in some small towns it may be better to avoid it.
Adapted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA — edited by travelers, not us.
Real talk
What travelers actually say
Travelers identify driving as the primary challenge in Montenegro, characterized by intense, aggressive local driving habits and occasionally poor road conditions. While the country is generally safe for visitors, the train station near Podgorica airport is described as unwelcoming and potentially uncomfortable for solo travelers arriving late at night. There are no reports of violent crime or specific tourist scams in the provided discussions. Travelers planning to navigate the region by car should be prepared for high-stress driving environments rather than criminal threats. Public transport is viewed as less convenient than renting a vehicle for those prioritizing mountain access and nature.
“I have read that driving in this area can be very intense due to an erratic/aggressive driving style that I am not used to and sometimes poor road conditions.
— r/travel
“I saw that there are train options around 23:00 but the train station near the airport does not look very cosy, especially at night as a solo female.
— r/travel
“we realize that renting a car and driving would be better than using public transport
— r/travel
Pack this, know this
The little things that trip people up
Plug & voltage
C / F · 230V
Driving side
right
Emergency
police: 122 or 112 / ambulance: 124 or 112 / fire: 123 or 112
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