Refueling at Montenegrin gas stations is quite simple: pull up, fill up, pay. At large stations, there are even employees who are always ready to help. But, with the right level of tourist relaxation and light inattention, you can overpay for fuel several times.
In this article, we will tell you how much fuel costs in Montenegro, how to refuel without overpaying, and where to find the best gasoline and diesel.
The cost of fuel in Montenegro
The assortment includes unleaded gasoline (Eurosuper 95 and 98), diesel (Eurodizel) and gas (Autogas).
For September 2023, the cost:
- Gasoline 95 – 1.66 €
- Gasoline 98 – €1.70
- Euro diesel – €1.58
The cost is the same throughout the country.
It is possible to transport gasoline and diesel in canisters on the territory of Montenegro.
When going to Albania, refuel to the maximum in Montenegro: the fuel is better and the prices are lower.
Large network stations often have a small cafe or convenience store, car wash and tire inflation.
How to refuel a car in Montenegro
Refueling the car is very easy:
- drive up to the column;
- open the fuel tank cap;
- fill in the fuel yourself or tell the employee what kind of fuel and how much you want to fill in;
- you pay for fuel at the cash register or gas station.
Tourists should be very careful at Montenegrin gas stations. Underfilling or paying at a higher rate can happen even at a well-known gas station.
Carefully monitor the amount of fuel that is poured, compare the amounts on the dashboard and in the check, count the change and always take the check.
Pay after the car is filled to the required amount (you will see it on the meter). You can give the cash to the employee, and you need to go to the cashier with the card. Cards are accepted without problems.
In the coastal part, gas stations are often located, on average every 20-70 km. But before going to the mountains, you should refuel the rented car with a reserve: there the consumption is higher, and gas stations are less frequent.
Most stations are open 24 hours a day.
Fuel quality in Montenegro
Local motorists are advised to stop at the gas stations “Petrol” and “Lukoil” and avoid the “Eko” gas station, as their gasoline contains impurities, which German cars react particularly badly to.
Many negative reviews on forums and social networks about “EkoPetro” in Budva. It is recommended, when using them, to either fill it yourself, or wait for the “hose to shoot” to avoid “underfilling”.
It is better to fill diesel with Petrol (do not confuse with Vuk Petrol). They will meet you on the way from Budva to Kotor, in Reževići, at the exit from Cetinje in the direction of Pidgorica, at the entrance to Pidgorica in the direction of Cetinje.