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O2 roaming explained for international & EU countries

You can roam and use O2 within most countries around the world.

You can use your regular allowance for free within 48 European countries, with a data fair usage policy of 25GB per month.

With selected O2 Refresh, O2 SIM only plans and Volt plans, you also get the O2 Travel Inclusive Zone Bolt On for free, which allows you to use unlimited data, unlimited minutes and unlimited texts in 27 international destinations outside the EU.

Alternatively, all O2 mobile customers can get the O2 Travel Bolt On for £6 per day, which gives you unlimited data, unlimited minutes and unlimited texts in 63 international destinations outside the EU.

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You can use your allowance for free within the EU with all O2 SIMs .

You can find the cheapest O2 SIM Only deals by using our comparison tools. O2 SIMs will work with all phones, including the latest Samsung Galaxy S24 and Apple iPhone 16 .

With O2 Europe Zone, you can continue to roam for free and use your allowance within the EU.

O2 Europe Zone is included with all plans at no additional cost.

O2 are one of the few networks which will not introduce charges for roaming within the EU after Brexit .

In accordance with the fair usage policy, if your regular allowance is greater than 25GB, you cannot exceed 25GB per month when roaming in the EU.

If you go over your regular allowance, or you exceed the fair usage policy of 25GB per month, you will be charged £3.50 for each additional GB you use when roaming in the EU.

You must also be considered a permanent UK resident. You cannot roam within qualifying European countries for excessive or consecutive periods at a time.

You can use your allowance for free within 48 European destinations:

• Canary Islands
• Czech Republic
• French Guiana
• Isle of Man
• Liechtenstein
• Netherlands
• Saint Barthelemy
• Saint Martin
• Switzerland
• Vatican City

With the O2 Travel Inclusive Zone Bolt On, you will get unlimited data, unlimited minutes and unlimited texts within 27 international countries.

The O2 Travel Inclusive Zone Bolt On is included at no additional cost with selected O2 Refresh, O2 SIM only plans and Volt plans. It is not included with any 30 day SIM only plans or pay as you go plans.

If your plan doesn't include the O2 Travel Inclusive Zone Bolt On for free, you can choose it as your O2 Extra with the following plans:

There is no fair usage policy on the amount of data you can use - you get unlimited data. However, excessive usage may see your data speeds temporarily restricted.

The following 27 international countries are covered by the O2 Travel Inclusive Zone Bolt On:

• El Salvador
• New Zealand
• United States

If you’re not eligible for the free O2 Travel Inclusive Zone Bolt On, you cannot pay for it. However, you can purchase the similar O2 Travel Bolt On, which covers 63 international destinations for £6 per day. See below for more information.

The O2 Travel Bolt On is available for £6 per day, and covers 63 international destinations.

Similar to the O2 Travel Inclusive Zone Bolt On, you get unlimited data, unlimited minutes and unlimited texts. However, there is a 2Mbps speed limit in place.

You can get the O2 Travel Bolt On by texting TRAVEL to 23336 or by enabling it via your O2 account.

The £6 daily fee will automatically be charged when you use mobile data, make a call or send a text message. Using Wi-Fi or receiving calls and texts will not trigger the charge.

The moment the charge is triggered, you'll have access for 24 hours, until the trigger resets. There are no limits on the amount of consecutive days you can trigger the Bolt On.

It is important to note you must enable the O2 Travel Bolt On before you use data, make a call or send a text. If you don't enable the Bolt On, you won't be charged the £6 daily fee - instead, you will be charged at a standard roaming rate, which can be expensive.

There is no fair usage policy on the amount of data you can use - you get unlimited data. However, there is a 2Mbps speed limit in place.

The O2 Travel Bolt On works in the following 63 destinations:

• British Virgin Islands
• Cayman Islands
• Dominican Republic
• Netherlands Antilles
• Saint Kitts and Nevis
• Saint Lucia
• Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
• South Africa
• Trinidad and Tobago
• Turks & Caicos
• United Arab Emirates

The O2 Travel Inclusive Zone Bolt On is free with selected O2 Refresh, O2 SIM only plans and Volt plans. It works in 27 international countries. You cannot buy the O2 Travel Inclusive Zone Bolt On if you are not eligible for free, however you can choose it as an O2 Extra with select tariffs.

On the other hand, the O2 Travel Bolt On is available to all pay monthly customers for £6 per day and works in 63 international destinations.

Both Bolt Ons give you unlimited data, unlimited minutes and unlimited texts. However, the O2 Travel Bolt On comes with a 2Mbps speed limit.

If you’re using your allowance for free within O2’s Europe Zone, you cannot exceed 25GB data per month if your regular allowance is greater than this amount. If you go over this limit, you will be charged £3.50 per GB until your allowance resets during the next month.

In addition, you cannot roam within the O2 Europe Zone for more than 63 days within a 4 month period - the offer is not intended for extended holidays. If O2 thinks you are abusing the free EU roaming policy, you will be given a 2 week notice, before a surcharge is applied:

The surcharge will be dropped when you return and stay in the UK for a reasonable time.

For the O2 Travel Inclusive Zone Bolt On, there is no fair usage policy on the amount of data you can use, however O2 states they may implement a temporary speed limit if your usage is deemed excessive. The O2 Travel Bolt On does not have a fair usage policy, however there is a permanent 2Mbps speed limit in place at all times.

If you exceed your data allowance or go over the 25GB limit when roaming for free in the Europe Zone, you will be charged £3.50 per GB, until your plan resets during the next month.

If you don't have an roaming Bolt On when travelling outside of Europe, or you're not in an eligible country, you will charged at a standard out of plan rate.

The out of plan rate is typically expensive, and varies between countries. For full charges, see O2 roaming rates

The following shows the O2 out of plan rates within a few international destinations.

No, 5G is only available within the UK with O2 . The maximum signal you can get when roaming with O2 is 4G.

Yes, all O2 customers can use their regular allowance for free with O2 Europe Zone, covering 48 European destinations.

Before roaming with O2 , you must enable roaming in your phone’s settings.

For Android users:

• Go to Settings
• Go to Connections -> Mobile networks -> Roaming
• Enable Data roaming

For iPhone users:

• Go to Mobile data -> Mobile Data Options
• Enable Data Roaming

If you're roaming in the EU and go over your data allowance or the 25GB limit, you will be charged £3.50 per GB until your plan resets at the next month.

Yes, you can tether to as many devices as you like when roaming with O2 . Any regular data limitations that apply when roaming will also apply when tethering while roaming.

The O2 Travel Bolt On is available with all pay monthly plans for £6 per day. You can get the O2 Travel Bolt On by texting TRAVEL to 23336 . Alternatively, you can purchase the Bolt On through your O2 account.

The O2 Travel Inclusive Zone Bolt On is available for free on selected O2 Refresh, O2 SIM only contracts and Volt plans. You may also choose it for free as an O2 Extra, with eligible plans.

Both Bolt Ons come with unlimited data, unlimited minutes and unlimited texts. However, they each cover different destinations.

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Montenegro travel guide: key things to know before visiting.

If you’re looking for a fab European summer getaway, but worried that your budget won’t stretch to Greece or Croatia, then can I introduce you to Montenegro!

As this complete travel guide will quickly reveal, Montenegro is one of my top travel dupes.

I first visited this tiny, terrific Balkan country in 2018 and quickly fell in love with its dreamy Adriatic views, stunning national parks and incredible food and wine.

Filled with wild mountainous areas and striking coastal views, not to mention top historical sites and a Mediterranean climate that lends itself to outdoor days and alfresco dining, it will come as no surprise that Montenegro quickly charmed its way into my heart.

So when I got the opportunity to return this year, I couldn’t have been more excited!

In under 3 hours, via a direct flight from London, I could be sunning myself in Kotor, wine tasting in Podgorica or hiking in Durmitor National Park?

Yes please!

With my suitcase hastily packed, and sunglasses at the ready, the only other thing I had to consider was my data allowance and making sure I could stay connected in Montenegro – well this was a work trip after all!

Located outside the EU, a hasty search revealed that unfortunately my current data roaming plan would not extend to Montenegro, so I knew I had to purchase an eSIM policy pronto.

Thankfully Holafly quickly came to the rescue and with my phone connection for my trip secured and passport in hand, I was ready to go!

And what a trip it was!

7 amazing days in perfect weather meant Montenegro shot even higher up my travel hotspot list.

So here, to fill you in on everything you need to know ahead of your trip, is my complete Montenegro travel guide, packed full of the essential info for your upcoming visit…

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Best Places to Visit in Montenegro?

The first thing to think about when planning your trip to Montenegro is of course, where to head for.

Thankfully, as small country of only 600,000 people, Montenegro is pretty easy to get around, meaning that in only a short time you can cover quite a lot of ground here.

Whether you want to base yourself in one location and then day trip from there (which is totally possible), or move around the country, spending a few nights in various destinations, the choice is yours.

To give you some of idea of the best places to visit, I’ve compiled the below list as a shorthand travel guide to Montenegro’s main attractions…

Cultural & Historical Sights to Visit

• Capital Podgorica for museum, galleries & wine tasting
• Former capital Cetinje for UNESCO-listed monuments & street café scenes

Coastal Gems to Discover

• Kotor Old Town for cobbled streets, historic city walls & fortress climbs
• Budva for historic town charm, citadel views and pebbly beaches
• Sveti Stefan for beaches, parks and island views
• Porto Montenegro for marina lunches in luxury surrounds
• Perast for cute coastal village feels and laidback charm
• Our Lady of the Rocks for boat tours and sightseeing ticks
• Herceg Novi for Mount Orjen views, mineral springs, mud spas & wellness

Nature & Outdoor Activities

• Lake Skadar National Park for amazing bird watching, wild orchids & kayaking
• Durmitor National Park for epic hiking via the Black Lake & forest trails
• Tara Canyon for ziplining the deepest ravine in Europe
• Lovćen National Park for flora & mountain views inc 1749m high Black Mountain

How to Travel to Montenegro?

There are numerous way to travel to the increasingly popular destination of Montenegro, so let’s get stuck in…

This country boasts 2 international airports, one in the capital Podgorica and one in the Bay of Kotor at Tivat.

If you only plan to spend time at the coast, it’s probably best to fly direct to Tivat.

With many flights routes from numerous European cities, especially in the summer months, this is a convenient spot to arrive for Budva, Bar and Kotor Old Town.

easyJet fly direct from London to Tivat.

Alternatively, you can also fly direct into Podgorica from many European cities including London.

I flew with Wizz Air from London Gatwick to Podgorica direct in under 3 hours.

Because the flight departed very early in the morning, I treated myself to a Wizz Priority Pass and couldn’t have been happening with the priority check in, luggage allowances, boarding and seat features it afforded me.

As always, I use Skyscanner to get the best flight prices.

You can also travel down the Adriatic coast from Croatia to Montenegro, as well as between Albania and Montenegro very easily.

The quickest towns to transit between are Dubrovnik in Croatia and Herceg Novi in Montenegro.

Even with the border crossing, this journey usually won’t take you more than 2.5hrs (traffic dependent).

I made this crossing on my first trip to Montenegro and found it incredibly easy.

From Herceg Novi you can then continue down to Kotor or Tivat.

Otherwise, if these spots are your final destination, you can also get buses direct to both of them from Dubrovnik and skip Herceg Novi altogether.

Likewise, you can easily travel up from Tirana in Albania to Kotor in a couple of hours.

As always I use Flixbus to book great value coach travel across Europe.

You can also use the train to get to Bar in Montenegro from Belgrade in Serbia.

While not the quickest method, this is a quirky and fun way to travel across part of former Yugoslavia, so definitely one for the experience bucket list!

Learn more here .

Best Time to Visit Montenegro

In my opinion, the best time to visit Montenegro is definitely during the warmer seasons of spring, summer and autumn.

Out of these, the shoulder seasons of May and September are the top months to visit.

Between November and March, days are cool and can be wet and windy, so I’d avoid visiting then.

Spring: April – May

My most recent trip to Montenegro was in April – during spring time – and I got amazing weather including 25 degree days and blue sky for an entire week.

The country was very green too and while the sea was a little fresh, taking a quick dip was still possible for the brave!

Hiking in the national parks is ideal in spring thanks to the verdant landscapes and abundance of wildflowers, including wild orchids.

Spring in Montenegro can bring showers and cooler evenings however, so do pack a jumpers and waterproofs, as well as a jacket for the evening if you plan to visit at this time.

Summer: June – August

The summer in Montenegro extends from June through August and while these months usually bring the warmest weather, it’s also the country’s peak season, meaning large crowds and top prices.

The weather can also get really hot everywhere accept the mountains – think 40 degrees Celsius+ – so if you’re not a fan of the heat or busy streets, I’d probably avoid the summer in Montenegro, especially during the school holidays in July and August.

Kotor Old Town especially would be packed during this high season, not least thanks to the cruise ships who dock at the port here almost daily in the summer.

Autumn: September – November

After August, things begin to quiet down again and autumn is a great time to visit Montenegro, especially during September, when the weather is still good, but the crowds have dissipated and accommodation prices lowered.

After the summer, the landscape is unlikely to be as green as during the spring, but the sea temperature will still be warm and fab for swimming.

Autumn is a great time for those who mainly want to visit the coast in Montenegro.

Ideal Montenegro Itinerary: 7 Days

Day 1: Stroll the capital city of Podgorica and then head for wine tasting at Plantaze 13 July

Day 2: Skadar Lake birdwatching and kayaking, followed by people watching in UNESCO World Heritage Site of Cetinje

Day 3: Travel to the coast and relax!

Day 4: Boat trip to Our Lady of the Rock & UNESCO-listed village of Perast

Day 5: Discover historic Kotor Old Town, Kotor Ladder & bouji Porto Montenegro

Day 6: Explore coastal Budva, including its citadel & great little museum

Day 7: Head to Durmitor National Park & Tara River Canyon for hiking and other outdoor adventures

How to Get Around Montenegro?

As I mentioned earlier, it’s super easy to get around Montenegro, mostly because it’s a small country.

Generally the road network is easy to navigate and in good condition.

The main issue across Montenegro, especially in the busy summer season however, is traffic.

If you’re heading to the Bay of Kotor especially, be prepared for long queues, as too many cars try to navigate the thin rounds that wind around the bay… you have been warned!

It’s easy to get buses between almost any town in Montenegro as the network is extremely good and most journeys are short.

From Podgorica to Kotor for example it takes just 2 hours by bus and costs under 10€.

I recommend checking timetables and booking bus travel in advance for Montenegro via Bookaway .

Learn more in this post I wrote.

You can also use the excellent Blue Line network to travel around the Bay of Kotor itself.

Stopping anywhere, all you need to do is simply flag down the bus and hop onboard.

Tickets cost a flat 2.5€ and can be purchased from the driver.

This bus runs on a loop once an hour.

Private Transfer

Ideal for more natural destinations, such as the country’s largest lake, Skadar Lake, you may need to take a private transfer to certain parts of Montenegro.

Costs start at around 40€ per hour.

Milos is a great driver that I used when I was in this country.

He’s based in Podgorica and can be contacted via Whatsapp on +382 67 040 808 – just say Steph the blogger sent you!

Day tours are another great way to get around Montenegro, especially for activity trips to spots like Durmitor National Park and the famous Tara River Canyon.

Usually you have the choice of either a group tour or a private option.

Running regularly from the coastal region in particular, check out these top picks , which include transport and attractions to many of Montengro’s fav spots including its national parks.

Driving in Montenegro is pretty straightforward.

Highways are in good condition and locals don’t drive too fast from what I’ve seen!

The toughest challenge is navigating the tiny roads around the Bay of Kotor – you’ll need to good spatial awareness to judge these thin, 2 way streets!

As always, I use Discover Cars to find the best deals for car rental.

You can use the twice daily train to travel from Podgorica to Bar on the coast.

This isn’t a quick journey – it’s more one for the experience and quirky bragging rights!

Where to Stay in Montenegro?

Montenegro accommodation caters to a huge range of budgets – from backpacker hostels, to apartment rentals, guest houses and even 5* hotels, it’s all on offer across the country.

At the Coast

Personally, if you’re looking for a luxury stay for less, then it’s hard to get better then the Hyatt Regency Kotor Bay Resort .

Located in a stunning part of the country’s UNECO World Heritage Site coastline, this fabulous hotel offers king rooms with mountain balconies from just £85pn including breakfast.

With 7 eateries and bars on site, along with panoramic views across the bay, a cute beach and a wellness spa, it’s the all-round package.

I was lucky enough to stay in one of the sea view villas here, which came complete with a private pool and roof terrace.

Trust me, if you’re keen on seeing some stunning sunsets in Montenegro, then this is definitely worth the splurge!

In Podgorica

In the capital, or for nearby destinations such as Skadar Lake and Cetinje, then the Ramada Podgorica comes highly recommended as a good place to stay.

In a fab central location, from where you can easily walk to downtown Podgorica, this modern hotel has a great café / bar outside the lobby that is always thriving with locals – a great vibe!

Breakfasts can be enjoyed alfresco on the roof terrace and there’s a gym for those of you who are feeling smug!

Staying Connected: Holafly eSIM for Montenegro

Of course you also need to think about staying connected when travelling in Montenegro, after all, booking transport, day tours, activities and accommodation is a lot easier when you have a mobile phone connection.

And that’s without mentioning the ability to send photos home to make your friends jealous!

But jokes aside, staying connected while you are away is also a safety measure – trust me, as a solo female traveller I know.

While Montenegro might be a very safe country, it’s still wise to take precautions as accidents do happen.

As such, this Montenegro travel guide wouldn’t be doing its job if I didn’t talk about how to stay well connected in Montenegro.

Personally, I loved my Holafly eSIM for Montenegro , which I purchased and installed before I set off on my latest trip to the country.

Then, once I touched down, all I had to do was simply activate the eSIM and I was instantly connected – allowing family and friends to know I had arrived safely.

Last time I visited Montenegro, I remember having to either battle high roaming fees to use my phone, or else go through the tedious and laborious hassle of trying to find a local SIM card provider that offered a product for tourists with lots of data.

Filled with potential pitfalls, I remember spending huge amounts of time and money not only trying to find a local SIM with enough data I could use, but also then trying to get it to work!

With Holafly eSIMs, all this hassle, stress and time is totally avoided as you can purchase the exact product you need for your next trip (based on where you’re travelling and how long for) before you go away.

Plus, you then arrive safe in the knowledge you’re connected from the word go.

No more need to get the wifi password at every café or hotel you visit, and then have to worry about security and VPNs, using Holafly eSIMs is the ideal way to stay connected without high roaming costs or wasting precious holiday time finding a local SIM card.

This is especially true if you don’t speak the local lingo, because I hasten a guess that not many of us are well-versed in the Montenegrin language!

Holafly Montenegro eSIM: How it Works + Features

To put it simply, Holafly eSIMs are digital products you can easily buy online and then seamlessly connect to your phone.

There’s no need to pick up a physical SIM card, or swap your current one out, as Holafly eSIMs instantly connect you digitally to local phone networks.

The first step is to head to the Holafly website, or download their easy to use app, and select your travel destination from their shop.

Holafly eSIMs for Montenegro start from just 27€ for 5 days and you can get 5% off using this link .

Choose the number of days and number of eSIMs you want to purchase (1 should do it for solo travellers!) and then select the currency you want to pay in.

Installing Your Holafly eSIM

After purchasing, your Holafly eSIM is then easy to install and configure.

The best way to do this is through their automatic installation code, which is available for users with iOS 17.4 or later.

This option simplifies the process, meaning less faff for you!

All you have to do to access automatic installation is download the Holafly app, head to the ‘My eSIM’ tab and follow the instructions.

If you aren’t an iOS user, or you prefer an alternative method, you can also easily install your eSIM via QR code, which will sent to you immediately after your eSIM purchase.

Or you can opt for manual installation, which uses 2 simple codes.

Once installed, you’ll be able to activate your Holafly eSIM as soon as you arrive in Montenegro.

Do this by enabling the eSIM line in your mobile service settings and switching on roaming.

Advantages of an Holafly eSIM

All Holafly policies also offer unlimited data, (which personally, is like music to my ears!), as well as fast and reliable connections, with high speed 4G and 5G connectivity.

Holafly eSIMs also allow you to keep your usual Whatsapp number, so you can easily stay in contact with friends and family at home.

There’s also 24/7 customer support in English, as well as a heap of other languages, so you can contact them anytime if you’re having issues.

Disadvantages of an Holafly eSIM

Unfortunately Holafly eSIMs are not compatible with every mobile device, so do check your device meets the requirements (via the Holafly website or app) before purchasing.

You may also find the price of an Holafly eSIM may be higher than other carriers.

However the advantages of unlimited data (and the hassle of not having to top or change your Whatsapp number) outweighed this price discrepancy for me.

Additional Tips for Travelling Montenegro

So now that I’ve covered connectivity, it’s probably also worth taking some time to cover other key practical points in this Montenegro travel guide.

I found Montenegro very safe, even as a solo female traveller and would definitely recommend travelling there alone.

Just remember the usual precautions of not going out late at night alone, not drinking too much alcohol, not telling strangers where you are staying and making sure you are covered by travel insurance .

Currency & Costs

Generally, Montenegro is a very cheap country to travel in and, as I mentioned in the introduction, provides a great budget alternative to both Greece and Croatia, which both offer similar experiences and landscapes, but for a much higher price tag!

As a budget traveller, you could expect to spend as little as 40€ a day in Montenegro, if you stay in hostels, take buses around the country, enjoy some activities and eat in local cafes or use supermarkets.

At the other end of the spectrum, 4* or 5* hotel stays, meals in fancy restaurants and plus private transfers and tours could set you back as much as 300€ a day in this country.

Whichever end of the budget spectrum you’re at, it pays to remember to take a bank card away with you that doesn’t charge for ATM withdrawals or foreign transactions, but does offer good exchange rates.

I highly recommend Wise , which I use on all my travels, including paying for things in Montenegro, which has the Euros as its official currency.

Carrying a little bit of cash with you is also a good idea, as some small shops, stall and services in Montenegro don’t always accept card.

Food & Wine

Montenegro is a foodie haven, especially for seafood lovers.

Thanks to its long coastline, baby squid, tuna, octopus, smoked trout and sea bass all proliferate on the menu.

Other must try traditional dishes include Kačamak, Popeci, Japraci, Pršuta and, for the vegetarians among us, the local smoked cheese, local tomato soup and local olives are amazing!

There also tends to be quite a lot of Italian cuisine in Montenegro, thanks to the influence of the Venetian empire back in the day, so expect good risotto and pasta dishes to appear on most menus too.

For local restaurants recommendations try Lanterna Restaurant in Podgorcia and Restaurant Porto in Budva, which does an amazing set menu – with a meat, fish and vegetarian option.

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Montenegro Travel Guide: FAQs

Where is Montenegro?

Montenegro is located on the Balkan Peninsula of southern Europe, along the Adriatic Sea.

Is Montenegro Expensive?

No, Montenegro is a very cheap country to visit in Europe – ideal for backpackers, budget travellers, as well as those looking for a slice of luxury for less.

Is Montenegro a Good Holiday Destination?

Sea, sun, beaches, history, boat tours, beautiful national parks, amazing views, top food and wine… what’s not to love?!

Does Montenegro Support eSIM?

Yes and I recommend an Holafly eSIM when travelling there.

I had a great and fast connection throughout the country.

Is Holafly Worth It?

Thanks to unlimited data and fast reliable connections, Holafly eSIMs offer peace of mind when travelling in Montenegro – just what you need for a relaxing holiday!

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And there you have it, my complete travel guide to Montenegro.

I hope I’ve convinced you to give this amazing country a try on your next trip, but if you still have any questions or queries about adventuring here, don’t hesitate to drop them into the comments box below and I’ll get straight back to you…

This review was kindly sponsored by Holafly but, as always, all views are my own.

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Montenegro Travel Guide

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If you’re curious about Montenegro travel, you’ve come to the right place. I love teaching people about traveling in the Balkans, one of my favorite regions in the world, and especially telling people what it’s like to travel to Montenegro!

I loved Montenegro from the moment I first visited in 2012. How could this tiny country be so incredibly stunning? So many rugged mountains and clear teal lakes, so many fun adventure activities and picture-perfect old towns.

And from that first trip, I’ve kept coming back to Montenegro — for music festivals and mountain climbing, birthday celebrations and rafting trips, monastery-hopping and swimming in the Bay of Kotor.

This may be a small country — but it has so much to offer.

Here are things you need to know about Montenegro travel. (And don’t forget to check out my guide to the best things to do in Montenegro , too!)

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Montenegro is one of the most beautiful countries in the world.

I have frequently called Montenegro the most beautiful country in the world — or the most beautiful country in Europe. That’s high praise — and I don’t give it out lightly. (And yes, I’ve been to Iceland, Norway, Switzerland, you name it.)

While Croatia’s Adriatic coastline might get all the hype, Montenegro’s coastline has quite a bit of beauty as well. The Bay of Kotor is nothing short of spellbinding, with lush green mountains crashing down into clear teal water.

But that’s just the bay (which also happens to be the southernmost fjord in Europe). There are also the mountains. Once you head further inland, Montenegro is filled with stunning gray mountains interspersed with little tufts of greenery.

In fact, Montenegro’s name (Crna Gora) means Black Mountain, and was named for the dense evergreen forests on Mount Lovcen.

Where to go in Montenegro

Not super familiar with Montenegro? Check out my list of 30 best things to do in Montenegro . Here are some of the best places to visit in the country:

Bay of Kotor: This spectacularly gorgeous bay is the most touristed part of the country. Many, many day-trippers come over from Dubrovnik, and plenty more travelers just pop into Kotor and pop out a few days later. Cruise ship travelers base in Kotor as well.

Kotor is the most famous town to visit in the region and makes a good base for exploring both Kotor Bay and Montenegro as a whole. A tiny town close to Kotor is Perast , and gets a lot of day-trippers but also makes a good base for a few days. Herceg Novi is a big resort town close to the Croatian border; Tivat is home to the region’s international airport and gets a lot of moneyed yacht visitors.

A bit more inland but close to the bay, you have Lovćen National Park and the old royal capital of Cetinje , both worth a visit.

Budva Riviera: Budva is a major beach town in Montenegrin coast that has been drawing huge crowds of tourists for decades (and attracts lots of Russians in particular). This part of the country is home to high quality beaches . Some towns to visit beyond Budva itself include Sveti Stefan and Petrovac .

Northern Montenegro: This part of Montenegro is mountainous and rural, and is home to national parks including UNESCO World Heritage-listed Durmitor National Park , home to Black Lake and Tara River Canyon rafting, and, further east, beautiful and underrated Biogradska Gora National Park .

Central Montenegro: Central Montenegro is one of the lesser-visited parts of the country, but there are some cool places to visit here, like Ostrog Monastery , set into a rocky cliff.

Southern Montenegro: If Montenegro is shaped like a diamond, the bottom quadrant is home to quite a few various sites.

Here you have the scruffy yet popular beach towns of Bar and Ulcinj , which are a bit scruffier than the Budva Riviera and draw a more local Montenegrin and Albanian crowd. The current Montenegrin capital of Podgorica doesn’t have much to see, but nearby Stari Bar is a bit of a ghost town with ruins that were wrecked in the 1979 earthquake.

Skadar Lake National Park is home to the largest lake in the Balkans and is a very interesting place to spend an afternoon.

Is Montenegro the new Croatia? Not really.

Everyone loves to declare places the “new” something. Riga is the new Prague! Medellín is the new Chiang Mai! Mahahual is the new Playa del Carmen! And plenty of people have been calling Montenegro the new Croatia for years. (And, in turn, Albania the new Montenegro.)

Is that true? I don’t really think so. While Montenegro might have similar dramatic coastline, along with rocky but not sandy beaches, Montenegro is light years away from Croatia in terms of infrastructure for travelers.

What does that mean? There are no ride-sharing apps that work in the country, buses won’t honor internet-purchased tickets unless you print them out, the highways have a single lane in each direction and get backed up, and while there are some nice hotels here, most accommodation tends to be at a more basic level. Many tourism businesses don’t have much of an online presence, either, beyond a WhatsApp number to call.

I’m not saying this to insult Montenegro — far from that! I love it here. Just know before you come that travel here is a lot more basic — especially if you’re used to traveling in Western Europe.

When’s the best time to visit Montenegro?

To me, Montenegro is a quintessential summer destination. Between swimming in the Adriatic Sea, hiking through the mountains, and hopping through the gorgeous towns, Montenegro is like drinking in sunshine. That’s why I wanted to return for my recent birthday in August.

Montenegro has a Mediterranean climate, though much of the weather depends on the elevation. The coastal regions tend to be much warmer and rainier than the inland mountain regions, which are cooler and get a good amount of snow in the winter months.

July and August are peak season in Montenegro; June through September is high season. However, I don’t recommend visiting during July or August if you don’t have to. I most recently visited in August and the traffic along the coastline was NUTS. Cruise ships were NONSTOP. The towns were PACKED. Taxis were charging INSANE prices (more on that below).

If you enjoy summer weather, I recommend visiting Montenegro from early to mid-June or mid-September to early October. It will still be summery and gorgeous — just a lot more peaceful of an experience!

What about shoulder season? Absolutely! If you don’t care about swimming in the sea or sunning yourself, spring and fall can be great times of year to travel in Montenegro. Shoulder season is especially good for hiking and outdoor adventure.

Winter will be very quiet, with many businesses on the coastline closed — but it’s a great time for skiing in the mountains. Skiing in Montenegro is absolutely a thing (look to the Dinaric Alps), and it will cost you a fraction of what you’d pay in the Swiss or Italian Alps.

Is Montenegro expensive or cheap? Yes.

For decades, guidebook authors have been encouraging Europe travelers on a budget to head east. You’ll get far more for your money in Budapest than Paris!

The reality of that today? KIND of true, but not always. (After all I live in Prague, once a famously cheap European getaway, but now I often spend less in Italy than I do in Prague. Italy!!)

The Western Balkans — consisting of the former Yugoslavia and Albania — often get you quite a bit for your money. North Macedonia, Serbia, Bosnia, Kosovo, and Albania are very budget-friendly destinations, while Slovenia has grown more expensive and much of Croatia has become significantly more expensive, especially Dubrovnik.

So how expensive is Montenegro? It depends on where you go.

Kotor and Perast? Very expensive. These popular hotspots on the Bay of Kotor get a lot of tourism, and thus prices are driven far up. Budva and its southern beaches are only a bit cheaper than Kotor and Perast, though there are some deals to be had.

Southern beach destinations in Montenegro like Ulcinj and Bar that draw local visitors are a bit shabbier and a good amount cheaper than the beaches further north.

But once you head deep into inland Montenegro — think Durmitor National Park and Biogradska Gorda — prices drop significantly and are more on par with Serbian prices. Even heading slightly inland from the coast can make a big difference in prices.

It’s the same as anywhere else in the world: cities, coastal destinations, and tourist hotspots tend to be most expensive. Rural, inland, less popular destinations tend to be cheaper.

Is Montenegro safe?

Montenegro is as safe as most destinations in Europe — which means it may be safer than your hometown. Do what you would do in any other destination — keep your valuables on you in transit, don’t drink too much, stay aware of your surroundings, keep in touch with someone at home.

I’ve traveled in Montenegro as a solo female traveler and I felt very safe the whole time. I’d travel solo in Montenegro anytime. (Have you seen my top 10 travel safety tips for women ? Definitely check them out if you haven’t yet.)

Are there any Montenegro-specific safety precautions to take? A few.

Be cautious of petty theft. Pickpocketing can happen in busy towns like Kotor and Budva, especially in their dark, twisty old towns. Keep your belongings in a zip-up crossbody purse, don’t take more money and cards than you need for the day, and lock up the rest in your room in a portable safe.

Be careful on the roads. Roads in Montenegro tend to be narrow and winding, especially once you get deeper inland. Many of these switchback-filled roads that are safe, but you need to go much more slowly than usual. Be careful where you stop to take pictures, too. There are rarely guardrails at scenic overlooks. Allot extra time for your drive so you don’t have to speed.

Practice safety when hiking. Talk with a local before you head out on a hike, check the weather, make sure it’s currently safe and passable, and let your hotel know where you’re going and when you should be back. Be cautious of snowstorms in the mountains from fall through spring.

Don’t go drink for drink with Montenegrins, especially if rakija is involved. Like Serbians, Montenegrins LOVE to share rakija with visitors and will offer it often, especially if you’re a man (my husband even got offered rakija at BREAKFAST once!). You do not have anywhere close to their rakija tolerance — I recommend trying one shot, max, only if you’re not driving, or politely turning them down.

How to get to Montenegro

There are two international airports in Montenegro: Tivat, which is on the Bay of Kotor; and Podgorica, the capital. If you’re flying directly in, you’ll want to aim for one of those two airports. Neither airport is super well-connected, especially outside the summer months, but you can find your way via some larger cities.

Some people like to fly to Dubrovnik and head to Montenegro from there. I’ve done that before myself. The border is a bit of a pain, but it might fit into your trip better, especially if you’re adding on time in Croatia.

Alternatively, you can get to the city of Bar, Montenegro, two different ways: there is a Montenegro Lines ferry from Bari, Italy , as well as a train from Belgrade, Serbia.

Otherwise, you’ll be arriving overland by car or bus. For this reason, travelers often pair Montenegro with another country or two (I always have!). You can easily add Montenegro to a southern Croatia itinerary , or add Montenegro to a longer trip through Serbia, Bosnia, or Albania.

(Just let your rental car company know if you plan on crossing borders.)

Montenegro is not in the Schengen Zone.

Like many of the Balkan countries, Montenegro is not part of the Schengen Zone. The Schengen Area is a group of 27 nations in Europe that have open borders.

Long-term travelers and digital nomads in Europe can only be in the Schengen Zone 90 days within a 180-day period. As a result, lots of these people are looking for nice non-Schengen areas to spend their time until they can return to the Schengen Zone.

So yes! Montenegro is not Schengen, so it makes a nice place to visit if you need to leave the area for awhile.

Can you do public transportation in Montenegro? Yes, but it’s a pain.

Montenegro travel can be done either with or without a car. I’ve done two Montenegro trips without a car and one with a car and honestly, having a car makes travel in Montenegro so much easier.

If you just want to do a quick Bay of Kotor trip, or maybe Kotor and a day trip to Durmitor, you can get away without a car. If you want to travel Montenegro comprehensively, you will absolutely need a car.

So what kind of public transport is there in Montenegro?

Bus: Buses are the main way to get around Montenegro, including points beyond the country’s borders. You can buy tickets at bus stations in cities that have them.

The Blue Line bus travels along the Bay of Kotor, from Herceg Novi to Kotor, stopping at most towns along the way, though know that buses can be late and packed to the gills.

Important note: you MUST have tickets printed out if you buy them in advance. Having them on your phone screen won’t work. I bought tickets through BusTicket4Me , a Montenegrin company, and they wouldn’t let me on because it wasn’t printed out!! If you don’t have a printer, you can have the bus station print them out for you, but it might be a long wraparound line, as it was the day I did it.

Train: Surprise, there’s a train in Montenegro — and it’s actually a gorgeous journey! There is a train that runs between Bar and Belgrade, Serbia, stopping at Podgorica and Bijelo Pole en route. This can be an all-day or overnight journey (13 hours by day, 9 hours overnight).

Ferry: If you want to skip the long drive around Boka Bay (on the Bay of Kotor), there is a short ferry between Kamenari and Lepetane. Ferries run constantly as they fill, take 10 minutes, and cost 4.50 EUR ($5 USD).

Internationally, there is a ferry that runs between Bar and Bari, Italy, on Montenegro Lines. The journey takes nine hours.

Tourist shuttles: Montenegro Hostel offers tourist shuttles (good-quality buses and vans that take you direct from hotspot to hotspot so you don’t have to change buses several times). I took their shuttle from Tirana to Budva once and it was a lovely, comfortable, air-conditioned experience. You can take them from destinations in Montenegro to Dubrovnik, Croatia; Mostar, Bosnia; and Tirana, Albania.

Hop-On, Hop-Off Bus: There is now a hop-on-hop-off bus in Montenegro running along the Bay of Kotor between Risan and Kotor. At 25 EUR ($27 USD) for 24 hours, I think it’s a deal if you are traveling solo and would be taking taxis otherwise. Honestly, I would LOVE it if it continued to Budva or even Sveti Stefan or Petrovac. Hope they expand it in the future.

Taxis: Frustratingly, Montenegro doesn’t have Uber or any ride-sharing or ride-hailing apps. Taxis can and will charge high fees, especially on the Bay of Kotor. In 2023 I was quoted 50 EUR ($53 USD) for a 30-minute one-way trip from Kotor to Budva!

Driving in Montenegro has its challenges.

If you’re going to rent your own car in Montenegro, great! You’re going to get to see so much more this way.

However, you should plan for all of your drives to take much longer than you expect. Montenegro might be the size of Connecticut, but you shouldn’t expect to get from Herceg Novi to Ulcinj as quickly as you can get from Greenwich to New London. (Or maybe you can. I went to college in Connecticut and traffic there is pretty gnarly.)

There aren’t any wide highways in Montenegro. Major roads in the mountains may look like highways on Google Maps, but they are often very narrow and curvy with one lane of traffic in each direction. You often have to slow down to drive these roads safely, and once we even had to drive through a landslide!

That said, these roads tend to be in good condition and driving is smooth. Your main concern is switchbacks in mountainous areas, and there are tons of tunnels.

During the summer months, traffic is terrible along the coast. Once again, the only road along the coastline has a single lane in each direction. Know this ahead of time, and plan a flexible schedule in case you get stuck. (Otherwise, visit during another time of year. Even June and September can be better than July and August.)

As for Montenegrin drivers? They can occasionally get a bit aggressive, but it’s nothing on the level of what I saw in Albania or, shockingly, Slovenia.

Parking in Montenegro can be a huge pain during the summer months, especially along the coast (we literally had to sit and wait for someone to leave Perast in order to park there). Again, consider visiting outside of July or August, and consider just paying for parking to have less of a headache.

Do people speak English in Montenegro?

The local language in Montenegro is Montenegrin, one of the Serbo-Croatian languages. That said, isn’t much of a language barrier in Montenegro — in areas catering to foreign tourists, that is — so if you only speak English, you’ll be okay.

Like in many parts of Central Europe and the Balkans, everyone who works in tourism speaks English. In more rural, less touristy areas, you’ll find that younger people (under 40) tend to speak English while older people do not.

While Montenegrin uses two alphabets — the Latin alphabet and the Cyrillic alphabet — most signage in Montenegro uses the Latin alphabet. This is a big difference from Serbia, which leans more on Cyrillic.

You’ll find that menus in Montenegro tend to be in the local Montenegrin language, English, Russian (Russians especially love the Budva Riviera), German (Germans go everywhere), and Italian ( perché no? ).

Finally — speak any Slavic languages? You might be able to get by occasionally in Montenegro! My husband Charlie speaks Czech, and a few times he was able to speak Czech with Montenegrins and they got the gist of what the other person saying.

How does money work in Montenegro?

Montenegro is not part of the European Union, but they use the euro as currency. I keep the Currency app on the home page of my phone and use it constantly to double-check what prices are (not as much in Montenegro, as euros are pretty close to US dollars, but you bet I use it a ton in the Czech Republic where the rate is a hard-to-calculate 22:1!).

Here are some money tips for Montenegro:

Avoid Euronet ATMs. These ATMs are found throughout Europe and will RIP YOU OFF. Instead, use an ATM attached to a physical bank. (Added bonus: in the unlikely event your card gets eaten, it can be saved from a bank ATM.)

If it asks whether to charge you in euros or your home currency, ALWAYS choose euros or whatever the local currency is. This might appear on an ATM screen as “Will you accept the conversion?” Always say no — it will still work. Or when paying by card, it may ask you which currency to charge. Always the local currency.

I know, this doesn’t feel intuitive. But they end up charging you a lot more when they convert the rate.

You can use your credit card for most transactions in Montenegro. I use cards whenever possible — both for points and to keep better track of my spending in YNAB, my budgeting software (which I ADORE). However, it’s always a good idea to carry a small amount of euros for small purchases or when businesses don’t accept cards.

Will your phone work in Montenegro?

Do not use your home phone plan abroad — they will likely charge you ABSURD fees. Additionally, if you have an EU SIM card, know that it will not work in Montenegro.

But should you just rely on wifi in Montenegro? I don’t recommend it. Having working internet on your phone is a safety issue.

Instead, get an eSIM. I used to always get a real SIM card in Montenegro, but eSIMs exist now and they’re fantastic, as you can buy them at home without going to a store.

Nowadays I buy my eSIMs from Airalo. You can see their Montenegro eSIMs here. At the time of publication, you can get 3 GB of data for $15.

What is Montenegrin food and what will you be eating?

Diving into Montenegrin cuisine? Get ready to eat a lot of meat. (Unless you don’t eat meat, that is — you can avoid it if you want to.) Montenegro, like many Balkan countries, is really big on the meat consumption, especially up in the mountains.

It’s common to get a mixed grill featuring pork, lamb, veal, and chicken, as well as a big platter of tomatoes, peppers, and zucchini. Another meat dish is ćevapi (cheh-VA-pee), rolled minced grilled meat, often served in a pita. My husband is obsessed with pljeskavica , a Balkan burger made from pork, beef, and lamb.

Two sauces to try with your meat are kajmak (KY-mack), which is like clotted cream, and ajvar (I-var), made from roasted red peppers.

Along the coastline, you’ll find plenty of local seafood, with fish stews featuring prominently on many menus. A lot of mussel and oyster farms in the Bay of Kotor have simple restaurants operating out of shacks. You’ll never find fresher seafood than this!

In more touristy destinations, you’ll find slightly more international food options — along with a lot of pizza and pasta. (The quality varies, to be honest. Don’t be surprised if they bring you ketchup for your pizza.)

If you’re looking for a cheap snack or breakfast option, I recommend heading to a local bakery and grabbing a burek — a flaky pastry common throughout the Balkans. It can be filled with spinach, cheese, roasted red peppers, or anything else!

Apartments rule for accommodation in Montenegro.

In Montenegro, like most of the Balkans, apartment accommodation tends to be more popular than hotels. And no, it’s not an Airbnb thing — this is the way things have always been here.

In the pre-smartphone era, it was common for local women in Central and Eastern Europe to stand in train and bus stations with signs reading “apartment.” Even as recently as 2020 in Makarska, Croatia, I saw women on the side of the road holding up signs reading “Apartmenti”!

Sometimes these apartments are considered guesthouses, with several private, lockable rooms available for travelers. To book these places, you can find a lot of them on Booking.com these days . And yes, they are safe. I stay in guesthouses frequently and wouldn’t if they weren’t safe.

And keep in mind that when you stay in an apartment or guest house in Montenegro, you’re (usually) giving money to a local — not buying a hotel chain CEO a third yacht.

Montenegro is home to four UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

If you love visiting UNESCO World Heritage Sites around the world, Montenegro has four of them: two that are entirely Montenegrin and two that are split between different countries.

First off is the Natural and Culturo-Historical Region of Kotor, and includes the towns of Kotor, Perast, and Risan in addition to the various fortifications and palaces and how they were integrated into the mountainous landscape.

Durmitor National Park is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site, singled out for its biodiversity, glacial lakes, and the second-deepest canyon in the world.

The Stećci Medieval Tombstones Graveyards include a collection of sites in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Montenegro, and Serbia. In Montenegro, there are two sites in Žabljak and one in Plužine.

The Venetian Works of Defence between the 16th and 17th centuries are found in Italy include a collection of sites in Italy, Croatia, and Montenegro. The fortifications of Kotor are the lone Montenegrin site.

And keep your eye on the tentative UNESCO list for the future — some Montenegrin sites that have been nominated include the Cetinje historic core, Biogradska Gora National Park, and Ulcinj old town, among others.

You can see a lot while using Kotor as a base.

Want to have an easier trip to Montenegro without worrying about a car? I recommend using Kotor as a base for your Montenegro trip and exploring from there.

Why Kotor? It has the most tourism infrastructure in the country. Buses head off in several directions from here (if going from Perast to Kotor, for example, you must change buses in Kotor). And many tours depart directly from here.

Spend a few days exploring what Kotor has to offer (and it has a LOT to offer). Hike up to St. John’s Fortress first thing in the morning, visit the Kotor Cats Museum, photograph everything in sight.

Spend one day on a Durmitor National Park day trip. This trip takes in Black Lake, Tara Canyon (no rafting) and Ostrog Monastery ; alternatively, you can do a Tara Canyon rafting day trip .

Spend one day on a Great Montenegro Tour , which includes the Kotor Serpentine, Ngejusi, Lovcen National Park, Njegoš Mausoleum, Cetinje, Lake Skadar, and a brief photo stop at Sveti Stefan.

One afternoon, take a boat trip to the Blue Cave, submarine tunnel, and Our Lady of the Rocks .

One day, take the hop-on-hop-off Montenegro bus to Risan, Perast, and Bajova Kula. (Or just take the Blue Line bus for cheaper, perhaps as far as Herceg Novi if you’d like.)

One day, take a bus to Budva and Sveti Stefan.

You can see QUITE a lot of Montenegro — and you’ll be able to lay your head in the same place every night. Not bad at all!

Should you take a day trip to Montenegro from Croatia?

There are so many Montenegro day trips that leave from Dubrovnik. Most of these trips take in Kotor and Perast. If you don’t have much time and you really, really want to experience Montenegro, then yes, you can absolutely do this.

This day trip from Dubrovnik to Montenegro is a good one , including Our Lady of the Rocks (or, alternatively, time in Perast), Kotor, and Budva.

However, you should know that summer traffic between Dubrovnik and Kotor can be rough. I’ve seen it get worse and worse over the years.

Additionally, you’ll need to go through passport control on both sides. And ever since Croatia became part of the Schengen Area in 2023, they’ve been extra strict and thorough with people at crossings.

A day trip to Montenegro means you’ll be sitting in traffic for a LOT of the day, especially if you visit during the summer.

Consider staying overnight, at the very least, if you’re visiting Montenegro from Croatia. You’ll get to see so much more. But if this is your only chance, take the day trip. You’ll still love it.

How much time do you need in Montenegro?

How much time should you actually spend in Montenegro? More than a day trip, of course, but how much do you really need?

I recommend spending around one week in Montenegro. I’d recommend spending 3-4 days on the Bay of Kotor — staying in Kotor is easiest, though I loved staying in Perast as a repeat visitor — and your remaining days in one or two other places.

Durmitor National Park makes a great choice; you can also head down into Southern Montenegro with easy access to explore the surroundings, especially if you have a car. Somewhere like Bar, for example, gives you a lot of options.

Is it too far to fly to Montenegro for just one week of travel? You can absolutely extend your trip if you’d like — or add on a short stint in another country. Croatia, Serbia, Bosnia, or Albania would be my top recommendations to add on to a trip to Montenegro.

Please don’t take a cruise ship to Montenegro.

Yes, this is something that you hear me say frequently, and it deserves to be repeated. Cruise ships are terrible for most destinations around the world — and that includes river cruises. Cruise ships dump hundreds or thousands of travelers on a destination. They crowd the streets and spend little to no money. Who are they helping, really?

And it is especially egregious to see monstrously large ships sailing through the delicate Bay of Kotor and dropping people in the small city of Kotor. It is TOO SMALL to handle numbers those large.

Recently, Dubrovnik reduced the number of cruises they host. That was a smart move, and should be applauded.

But Kotor picked up the slack. All those cruises are now going to Kotor instead of Dubrovnik.

Do you want to see Montenegro by boat? Can I suggest a Montenegro sailing trip instead, or maybe a Croatia and Montenegro sailing trip ? This way you can still travel by boat and have a much gentler impact on local communities. And these trips are insanely fun.

Travel to Montenegro and you’ll be back soon.

Montenegro travel is so worth it — and once you’ve had a taste of it, you’ll be hooked. Even years after my first Montenegro visit, I know I wanted to return to celebrate my birthday here. It’s that kind of place. It just makes everything feel special.

I hope you have the best time in Montenegro! Definitely come back and tell me all about it.

More on Montenegro:

• 30 Fun and Interesting Things to Do in Montenegro
• I was Haunted by a Ghost in Montenegro for 3 days
• 17 Beautiful Things to Do in Kotor, Montenegro
• 30 Stunning Beaches in Montenegro
• 15 Best Things to Do in Budva, Montenegro

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• What’s it like to travel in North Macedonia?
• Ultimate 2-Week Croatia Itinerary

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O2 roaming charges explained: Everything you need to know before your trip to Europe

Avoid hefty roaming costs by learning all about the changes O2 has made to its Europe Zone package

Roaming charges in Europe are back, with several mobile networks announcing big changes – many of which are already active, including at O2. Since the UK left the European Union in January 2021, UK phone operators have been allowed to reintroduce roaming charges as the Brexit trade deal did not explicitly rule them out. Previously, the EU’s ‘Roam Like at Home’ initiative had banned mobile networks from charging users extra in fellow member states.

No one wants to see a massive phone bill following a dreamy trip abroad, so it’s best to be clued up on all the intricacies of these changes before you jet off. Below we’ve set out everything that has changed in O2’s roaming policy, so you can enjoy your holiday and use your data, minutes and text allowance with confidence.

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O2 roaming charges: What is changing?

Thankfully for O2 customers, going on holiday in Europe should not cost much extra – if anything at all – as the phone provider has kept its ‘Europe Zone’ package live following Brexit.

The only catch is that since 2 August 2021, customers who have a monthly data allowance of over 25GB will now have a limit of 25GB when in Europe. You can still use your data above the 25GB mark, but there will be an additional charge of £3.50 per GB extra that is used within the ‘Europe Zone’. Previously, there were no additional costs.

If you are nearing the 25GB limit, O2 has stated that you will receive a text message to let you know, as well as another once you reach it.

This all means that your data (up to 25GB), minutes and text allowances will work just like they do in the UK. You can receive and make calls and texts at no extra cost. For those travelling abroad on a Pay As You Go deal, charges and allowances under O2 will also work as if you are in the UK.

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O2 roaming charges: What countries does this apply to?

The O2 Europe Zone includes the following destinations: Austria, Azores, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canary Islands, Croatia, Cyprus (excluding Northern Cyprus), Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, French Guiana, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Guadeloupe, Guernsey, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Isle of Man, Italy, Jersey, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Madeira, Malta, Martinique, Mayotte, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Reunion, Romania, Saint Barthelemy, Saint Martin, San Marino, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and Vatican City.

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O2 roaming charges: What is not included?

While you can make calls and send texts to any country in the Europe Zone (including the UK) as normal when travelling abroad, if you are still in the UK and want to call or text someone outside the UK there will be an additional cost. The price will depend on the country but for most European nations calls will be around £0.19 per minute on both monthly contracts and Pay As You Go deals. Standard SMS texts to European regions are £0.06 per text. For other international regions, calls could increase in price to as much as £3.00 per minute, so it is best to read up on your specific destination on the O2 website .

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O2 Travel International Roaming Review: Countries, Speeds & Fair Usage

On O2, you can use your mobile phone abroad at no extra cost in up to 75 destinations, depending on your price plan.

The countries in which you’re able to use the O2 Travel offer depends on the price plan you have. On O2’s Pay As You Go plans, you’ll have access to international roaming at no extra cost in 43 European destinations. This increases to 48 destinations on Pay Monthly plans, and to 75 destinations on Pay Monthly Plus (and on regular Pay Monthly plans if you’re living in a Virgin Media household ).

In this article, we’ll review the O2 Travel offer including the countries where you’re able to use it and how much it will cost. We’ll also look at data speeds when abroad, the fair usage policy on O2 Travel and alternative roaming offers from other networks. Finally, we’ll look at how you can keep your current phone number if you’re moving to O2 to take advantage of their O2 Travel offer.

• 1.1 O2 Europe Zone Countries
• 1.2 O2 Travel Inclusive Zone Countries
• 1.3 O2 Travel Countries
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• 3.1 Within Europe
• 3.2 Outside Europe
• 4 Keeping Your Phone Number
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What is O2 Travel?

On most O2 price plans, it’s possible to use your mobile phone abroad when travelling to other countries. The destinations that are included within the O2 Travel offer depend on the type of price plan you have:

For customers with an O2 mobile broadband plan , the O2 Travel offer isn’t currently available. This is because international roaming is not available on O2’s mobile broadband service.

O2 Europe Zone Countries

The following destinations are part of O2’s European roaming zone (locations marked with a † are only available on Pay Monthly plans) :

• Canary Islands
• Czech Republic
• French Guiana
• Isle of Man†
• Liechtenstein
• Netherlands
• Saint Barthelemy
• Saint Martin
• Switzerland†
• Vatican City

† If you’re an O2 Pay As You Go customer, inclusive roaming is not available in 5 European destinations (Guernsey, the Isle of Man, Jersey, Monaco and Switzerland). Instead, you’ll need to pay £1.99/day for up to 100MB of data in these countries.

Within Europe, you’re able to use your inclusive minutes and texts to contact any other number within O2’s Europe Zone. Your usage of European roaming is subject to the fair usage policy described here : the most important being that it should only be used “for periodic travel, like holidays or short breaks”. If you use your mobile phone abroad for 63 days or more in any four-month period, O2 reserves the right to apply a regulated surcharge to your usage (currently 3.3p/minute, 1p/text and £3.50/GB).

You’ll be able to use up to 25GB data per month when abroad (or less if your normal UK data allowance is less than 25GB).

On O2’s Pay As You Go plans including Big Bundles , roaming is not included in Guernsey, the Isle of Man, Jersey, Monaco or Switzerland. In these places, you can pay £1.99/day for 100MB of data.

O2 Travel Inclusive Zone Countries

Within O2’s Travel Inclusive Zone countries, you’ll get unlimited minutes, texts and data when abroad in the following destinations:

• El Salvador
• New Zealand
• United States

There’s traffic management applied when you’re abroad, so your download speeds could be slowed down, depending on your usage.

O2 Travel Countries

You can use the £6 per day O2 Travel offer in all of the following destinations:

• British Virgin Islands
• Cayman Islands
• Costa Rica*
• Dominican Republic
• El Salvador*
• Madagascar*
• Netherlands Antilles
• New Zealand*
• Saint Lucia
• South Africa
• St Kitts & Nevis
• St Vincent & the Grenadines
• Trinidad & Tobago
• Turks & Caicos islands
• United Arab Emirates
• United States*

* This country is also part of the O2 Travel Inclusive Zone offer. If your tariff includes this offer, you won’t need to pay the £4.99/day charge.

To opt-in to the O2 Travel offer, text TRAVEL to 23336. It can take up to 24 hours for O2 Travel to be enabled on your account so it’s best to opt-in before departing on your trip. To opt-out of the offer and to pay O2’s standard international roaming rates instead, text NOTRAVEL to 23336.

The £6 per day O2 Travel offer isn’t available to customers on O2 Pay As You Go .

Roaming Speeds

According to their terms and conditions , there’s now a download speed limit of 2Mbps when you’re travelling abroad in other countries. This has applied from June 2022.

The 2Mbps speed limit should be enough for most day-to-day use such as browsing the web, sending messages and using social media. It’s also enough for things like maps and for listening to music. If you’re streaming online video, it should be possible to stream in standard-definition. However, it won’t be possible to stream in HD quality.

Fair Usage Policy

O2 has a fair usage policy for their O2 Travel international roaming service. The fair usage policy depends on whether you’re travelling to another European country or to a country outside of Europe.

Within Europe

According to O2’s terms and conditions , a surcharge may be applied for your usage if you spend more 63 days abroad in Europe over a rolling 4-month period. If you exceed the 63-day limit, O2 should give you the opportunity to demonstrate prevailing use in the UK. They should also give you two weeks notice before a surcharge is applied at a rate of 3.3p/minute, 1p/text and £4.50/GB of data.

Outside Europe

• The download speeds available for file transfer, online gaming, peer-to-peer downloads and network backup services is restricted. According to O2, these services “may not work with O2 Travel”.
• Audio and video streaming optimisation are in use. This may reduce the quality of your streaming content when abroad.
• The use of tethering and personal hotspot is not permitted in O2 Travel countries. This means you’re unable to share your data connection with other devices.
• When using O2 Travel outside Europe, your SIM card can only be used inside a smartphone.

Keeping Your Phone Number

If you’re joining O2 to take advantage of their O2 Travel offer, it’s a straightforward process to keep your current phone number .

To do so, ask your current mobile network to provide you with a PAC Code . You can get this through your mobile network’s website or app, or by texting PAC to 65075.

Once you’ve received the PAC Code from your old network, order your new mobile phone or SIM card from the O2 website. When it arrives, you can provide the PAC Code to O2 by submitting it through this online form . Your phone number transfer will then be scheduled by O2, normally for the next working day.

For a step-by-step guide on moving your phone number to O2 , please select your current mobile network from the drop down menu below:

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How to Get to Montenegro from the USA

Montenegro is a beautiful country located on the Adriatic Sea in southeastern Europe. It’s known for its stunning natural beauty, historic landmarks, and vibrant culture. If you’re planning a trip to Montenegro from the USA, the easiest way to get there is by air. In this article, we’ll explore some of the flight options available to travelers looking to get to Montenegro from the USA.

Montenegro has two international airports: Podgorica Airport and Tivat Airport . Podgorica Airport is located in the capital city of Podgorica and offers flights to several European destinations. Tivat Airport is located on the coast and is the main airport for tourists visiting Montenegro’s coastal region, including the popular cities of Budva and Kotor . It offers flights to several European cities, including Moscow, London, and Berlin. If you want a more in-depth article on airports, read this article .

Additionally, Dubrovnik Airport in neighboring Croatia is also a popular option for travelers visiting Montenegro. It’s located just across the border and offers flights to several European destinations, including London, Paris, and Frankfurt. Many visitors to Montenegro choose to fly into Dubrovnik and then take a shuttle or taxi to their final destination in Montenegro, as the airport is only a short distance away from the border – Read our article on getting to Montenegro from Dubrovnik . Similarly, Belgrade in Serbia can be a great option – and you can board one of the most scenic rail journies between Bar and Belgrade

Flight Options

There are several airlines that offer flights from the US to Montenegro with connecting flights in major European cities. Here are some of the most popular options:

Air Serbia offers flights from New York’s JFK airport to Belgrade, Serbia, with connecting flights to Montenegro. The flight duration is approximately 11-12 hours including layovers, and the connecting flight from Belgrade to Montenegro takes around 1 hour.

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines offers flights from several US cities including New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago, with connecting flights to Montenegro via Istanbul, Turkey. The flight duration varies depending on the departure city and layover time, but it typically takes around 14-15 hours.

Lufthansa offers flights from several US cities including New York, Los Angeles, and San Francisco, with connecting flights to Montenegro via Frankfurt or Munich, Germany. The flight duration varies depending on the departure city and layover time, but it typically takes around 14-15 hours.

Delta and Air France

Delta and Air France offer flights from several US cities including New York, Los Angeles, and San Francisco, with connecting flights to Montenegro via Paris, France. The flight duration varies depending on the departure city and layover time, but it typically takes around 14-15 hours.

Other Considerations

When planning your trip to Montenegro, there are a few other things to keep in mind:

• Entry Requirements: US citizens are typically required to have a passport that is valid for at least three months beyond the date of departure and a visa if they plan to stay for more than 90 days. Make sure to check the entry requirements for Montenegro before you book your flight.
• COVID-19 Restrictions: Due to the ongoing pandemic, there may be additional travel restrictions in place when traveling to Montenegro. Make sure to check the latest information on COVID-19 restrictions and entry requirements before booking your flight.

Getting to Montenegro from the USA is relatively easy with several airlines offering connecting flights from major European cities. Whether you’re looking for a quick getaway or a longer vacation, Montenegro has plenty to offer for travelers of all types. Just make sure to check the entry requirements and any COVID-19-related restrictions before you book your flight.

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Hi there, my name is Gareth Popovic. I was born and raised in the suburbs of Brisbane, Australia, but my passion for the great outdoors led me to Montenegro. Now, I call the charming town of Niksic my home. I spend my days exploring the rugged mountains and crystal-clear waters of this stunning region. From hiking and rock climbing to swimming and kayaking, there's always an adventure to be had.

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O2 takes on Three ‘Feel at Home’ with cheap roaming in 27 more countries

Stepping up its fight with Three, O2 has announced that it’s adding 27 more countries to its list of destinations you’ll be able to use your phone without receiving any additional charges. 

The additions bring the total number of countries you can roam to to 75, including the 48 countries O2 originally offered access to as part of its ‘O2 Europe Zone’.

This 75 total is four more than what’s offered in Three’s competing ‘Feel at Home’ package, which currently covers 71 international destinations.

However, while Three’s service gives you exactly the same allowances as your regular pay monthly plan (which is especially good for those lucky enough to still have unlimited data), O2’s service limits you to 120 minutes and 120 texts a day. O2 has confirmed to us that there’s no upper limit on the amount of data you can use.

You can gain access to the roaming allowance by ensuring that your plan includes the ‘O2 Travel’ bolt-on, which is included with certain O2 Refresh tariffs and can otherwise be added separately.

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In addition to the increase in roaming destinations, O2 is also introducing a range of flexible tariffs, which will allow you to change your allowances on a month-to-month basis.

So the next time a Pokémon Go-style craze sweeps the nation, the small amount of data included in your regular plan shouldn’t prevent you from taking part in all the mayhem.

At a minimum you’ll have to stick on each tariff for a month, but that’s still a large increase in flexibility compared to what O2 previously offered.

Between these developments and Three’s roaming plans, it’s great to see competition between mobile operators leading to some really useful services. We’ll be interested to see how Vodafone and EE respond to the offers.

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The Cost of One Week in Montenegro – A Budget Breakdown

Guessing travel outgoings can be hard, especially when heading somewhere that’s totally new to you. We recently visited our first Balkan country and before our trip we weren’t too sure what to expect in terms of cost. Lucky for all you lovely people, I kept track of everything we spent while in Montenegro from bus fares to burgers to help you budget for off-season travel in this beautiful country. Here’s what we spent on our trip to Montenegro both on our travel and our in-situ purchases to give you an idea of the cost of one week in Montenegro and how to explore Montenegro on a budget.

As we bought some things while at home, which were paid for in pounds sterling, and some things in Montenegro where they use the Euro, I have converted our pre-departure costs to try and help keep things the same throughout.

Cost of Flights to Montenegro

So the first expense is of course our flights. We chose to fly from Manchester to Tivat with Easyjet. This was the first year they had taken this flight route but the cheap flight was one of the reasons we opted for Montenegro in the first place. We are, however, based in Glasgow so we also had the added cost of getting to Manchester for our flight out but this works out as just over 3 hours driving for us so wasn’t too bad.

EasyJet return MAN-TIV  – approx €187 (€94.50 per person)  |  £167 (£83.48 per person)

Allocated seats  – approx €22 (€5.55 per person per flight  |  £20 (£4.99 per person per flight)

One added hold luggage – approx €45 (€22.43 per flight) | £40 (£20 per flight)

As we were driving down from Glasgow and had an early morning flight we had to add the following additional costs to our trip.

Manchester Airport Hotel – approx €122  | £108

Airport Parking for 7 days  – approx €46 | £41.30

We shopped around for airport parking deals and actually got the cheapest price on a third party website called Looking4Parking.com . At the time they were running a discount code promotion but I think these might occur pretty regularly so checking out this and other third party and discount code sites might be worthwhile.

Our hotel is kinda a story in itself. We had been given a hotel voucher from a family member so we thought that’s great we’ll use that and we picked out the Holiday Inn Express and booked it nice and early. Only it turns out we hadn’t. The site we used was so confusing and all the airport hotels have very similar names it turns out we actually booked the Airport Inn formerly owned by Holiday Inn and now a Britannia venue. It was horrid. It stank, there were so many stains on the floor, the bedding was tatty and when I went to put the chain on the door it simply fell out the wall. This room with breakfast cost £108! I do not recommend staying there. Maybe the real Holiday Inn Express is nicer but we’ll never know.

Cost of Accommodation in Budva

We selected Budva as our base during our stay which has a wide range of options from all inclusive resorts to home stays and private lets. On this occasion we chose an entire property option through Airbnb so we had our own apartment and could cook our own meals when we required.

While the kitchen facilities weren’t extensive in our apartment they were perfectly adequate for the basic meals we made during our week in Montenegro. From our own searches on Airbnb there do seem to be a lot of options in Budva and during October we found a rental option much cheaper than a hotel room though this may be due to fewer hotels staying open during the off-season.

Airbnb apartment in Budva –  approx €201 | £180 for seven night stay

Transport and Tours within Montenegro

We found that some things were easily booked before leaving the UK but others benefit from being on the ground in Montenegro. This will also depend on your own personal budget and the types of things that interest you. Our Montenegro budget breakdown was based on quite a low cost holiday with more time dedicated to relaxing rather than full on adventure trip.

Airport Transport

We pre-booked transport from Tivat Airport to our accommodation in Budva. We searched online and found Connecto Transfers to be the cheapest at our time of purchase and again did our research and found a discount code to give us a little off their standard return price. We received email confirmation, a text once we landed to give us an update on where the driver was and there a name card so we knew who to go with which all worked out well for us especially in comparison to some other transfers we’ve had in the past. There are also taxis waiting at the airport and we have read that other travellers walk into Tivat to get local buses but we found information on how far a walk this was or how frequently buses travel to Budva was very unreliable so opted for the transport that made us most comfortable.

Airport taxi return trip – €37.20

Airport taxi tip – €2

Our taxi driver dropped us off directly at our accommodation which was great but we also did not have exact change so he rounded up and took the rest as a tip without even considering if we wanted any change. It was a case of “thanks, bye”, so make sure you hand over the amount you want to pay as change may not be forthcoming.  We learned from this and ensured we gave a smaller tip on the return trip.

Local Tours

We went on only one organised tour during our time in Montenegro to get a wider feel of the country. We pre-booked this before we left Scotland as we were unsure of language barriers or how quiet October would be so wanted to have a space booked on something. Our tour was a whole day trip which visited the Lovćen Mountain attractions, the old capital of Cetinje and the famous Crnojević River horseshoe bend. It was certainly worth doing but it did come with a few add-ons to the basic price.

Montenegro 360 Grand Tour  – €78 (€29 per person)

• Breakfast of prosciutto, bread and soft drink €7 (€3.50 per person)
• Pre-booked lunch at local restaurant in Crnojevića – €14 (€7 per person)
• National Park entry fees – €14 (€2 per person for one park and €5 per person for another)

Other tour Options

While we did not book them, we also spotted boat tours around Boka Bay for €12 which would have been fantastic but tours ran much less frequently and advertising within Budva was often misleading as signage still represented peak season tours. So if travelling in off-season that’s something to watch for. Other tour costs in Montenegro at this time of year included Komarnica River Canyons for €18 and Monestry of Ostrog day trips for €12.

Local Transport

Montenegro has a well established bus system and travelling between towns and cities is fairly easy. We utilised the local buses on two occasions during our trip. Both trips were between Budva and Kotor but did cost a slightly different price which we are unsure if this was due to travelling at peak time or perhaps just differences in bus companies.

Budva to Kotor – €7 (€3.50 per person)

Budva to Kotor – €7 (€3.50 per person)

Kotor to Budva – €8 (€4 per person)

We also saved a fair bit by walking rather than catching buses. From Budva you can walk to neighbouring towns such as Bečići, Pržno or Petrovac using the coastal routes which offer amazing views as well as a full day activity!

Food and Drink

We opted to do a self-catering option but many hotels do have half board and all inclusive options which are reflected in their prices.

We ate very simply with basic pasta dishes in the apartment and only really ate out during our tour. In food stores you need to be a little careful of pricing as often things are priced per individual item even when in a pack – for example we bought a four pack of yogurts which were bound together but the price on the shelf ticket was per individual pot in the multi-pack. Another thing that we noticed during our supermarket dealing is that stores are very quick to give you lots of bags and usually pack them themselves however on one occasions and one occasion only we were charge 3 cents per bag. We had shopped at other branches of the same brand but perhaps each store has it’s own policy so keep an eye out for that too.

Pizza slice  – €1.50 each

Burger – €2.50 each

Medium Margaretia pizza to share  -€4.50

Supermarket bought foods – €46 over seven days

Example items

• 2 litre bottle of Pepsi – €1
• Box of biscuits – €0.85
• Pasta sauce – €2.30
• Box of cereal – €1.69

Other expenses

The main additional cost to consider in Montenegro is the tourist tax.  You must complete tourist registration while staying in Montenegro if you are not in a hotel or hostel.  If you are part of a holiday package, have booked a dorm bed or have a hotel room this will be included in the cost of your room and your accommodation will do this for you but if like us you are in an Airbnb or other private rental, you must organise this yourself.

Insurance – €30 | £26.50 for a couple

Tourist tax  – €14.30 (€1 per adult per day, we have no idea where the €0.30 came from)

Postcards – €0.30 each

We didn’t buy any souvenirs in Montenegro but did bring home a bundle of postcards because we didn’t figure out the postage system in time to buy stamps!

So overall our cost of one week in Montenegro, not including travel into the country and our non-home airport costs (as this will vary depending on your starting point), was a total of approx €480 or £427 for two people. We lived very cheaply and stuck to a super tight budget but could easily have splurged a bit more.

Our outgoings at a glance:

Flights – €245 Tours – €113 Other Transport – €61.20 Accommodation – €201 Food and Drink – €58 Other – €47 Total   – €725 or approx £645

We covered all our own costs for this trip and companies mentioned were simply those we ended up booking either due to cost or convenience so we’re not associated with any of them. We found that in October there were a lot of local tour companies cutting prices to try and fill boat tours or coach trips so it might be worth waiting until you are on site to see what is available but as mentioned above check how often excursions run directly with a person and don’t rely on signs, chalkboards or even leaflets handed directly to you. If you’re planing to travel around Montenegro on a budget or are looking for a cheap Montenegro vacation then October was a nice time to visit with high temperatures, fewer crowds and lower prices.

While everyone’s travel choices at a little different hopefully our Montenegro budget breakdown has given you an idea of transport and in country costs to expect from a stay there in October. Remember to use currency converters to check up to date rates.

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