Practical Info
Everything you need to know before you go -- money, safety, connectivity, and local customs.
Money & Costs
Bečići offers excellent value for a major European beach resort. Eating, drinking, and getting around all cost noticeably less than in western Europe.
Currency
Euro (€)
Cards
Widely accepted
ATMs
Plentiful
Tipping
Modest, optional
Cards and phones are accepted in most hotels, restaurants and larger shops, but Montenegro is still more cash-friendly than much of Europe. Carry some euros in cash for local buses, beach kiosks, and smaller konobas.
Tipping is appreciated but never obligatory. In tavernas and restaurants, round up or leave around 10% for good service; drop your coins in the jar at a café. Round up taxi fares, and at hotels reckon on roughly €1 a bag for the porter and €1 a day for housekeeping. Tip in cash — it rarely makes it onto the card.
Budget
€40–60
Hostel/guesthouse, street food, public transport, free sights.
Mid-range
€80–140
Hotel, konoba meals, the odd guided tour, plenty of coffee.
Luxury
€200+
Boutique hotel, fine dining, private tours, the full coast in style.
Typical Prices
Indicative prices in euros, reviewed in 2026 — expect higher in peak summer and at beachfront spots.
Essential Services
The emergency number 112 works from any phone, free of charge and even without a local SIM card.
| Service | Number |
|---|---|
| General emergency (all services) | 112 |
| Police | 122 |
| Fire service | 123 |
| Ambulance | 124 |
Dial 112 for any emergency -- police, ambulance, or fire. Operators typically speak English as well as Montenegrin.
Electricity
Montenegro runs on the standard European system, so most visitors from the continent need no adapter at all.
Plug Type
Sockets take the European two-round-pin plugs, types C and F. Travellers from the UK or US will need a simple adapter.
Voltage
The supply is 230V at 50Hz. Most modern phone and laptop chargers handle this automatically -- just check the label.
Charging on the Go
Cafes across the centre offer power sockets and free WiFi, making it easy to top up devices over a coffee between sights.
Communication
Staying connected in Bečići is easy, with strong coverage across the town and reliable WiFi almost everywhere.
WiFi
Most hotels, restaurants, and cafes offer free WiFi, and speeds in town are good. Coverage is reliable across the centre and waterfront.
SIM Cards
Local providers — Telekom (Crnogorski Telekom), m:tel and One — sell prepaid tourist SIMs from shops around the resort and in Budva. Bring your passport for registration.
For less hassle, use an eSIM — Saily is our top pick for Montenegro (instant QR activation on arrival, no shop visit, no passport hassle, transparent pricing).
Roaming
Montenegro is not in the EU, so "roam like at home" does not automatically apply and an EU SIM may incur roaming charges here. Montenegro is expected to join the EU's free-roaming zone, but check your carrier's Montenegro rates before you travel — a local SIM or eSIM is often cheaper.
Safety Tips
Bečići is a safe, welcoming resort town. These tips cover the practical details worth knowing before you arrive.
Tap Water
Tap water in Bečići is generally safe to drink — the coast draws high-quality spring water — though many hotels serve bottled as standard and quality can dip briefly after heavy rain. Bring a refillable bottle; cafes and restaurants will happily top it up.
Sun Protection
UV is strong from June to September. Pack high-SPF sunscreen, a hat, and water, and avoid long stretches in the midday sun, especially along the open waterfront.
Staying Aware
Bečići is a safe, walkable resort town. As anywhere busy in high season, keep an eye on your belongings on the beach and on packed buses, and be road-aware on the narrow coast roads.
Emergencies
The emergency number 112 works from any phone, free of charge and even without a SIM card, connecting you to police, ambulance, or fire services.
Tourist Tax
Montenegro charges a small nightly tourist tax (boravišna taksa) — about €1 per adult per night in the Budva area, with under-12s free and 12–18s paying half. Your hotel or apartment collects it, either added to the bill or taken in cash at check-in, and it doubles as your legally-required registration of stay, so don't be surprised by the extra euro or two a night.
Seasonal Guide
When you visit shapes your experience. Here's what to expect through the year.
| Season | Months | Weather | Crowds | Prices | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peak Season | July - August | 28-32C, dry and hot | Busy | Highest | Hot and lively, with festivals and a buzzing waterfront. Midday heat is intense -- plan sightseeing for mornings and evenings. |
| Best Months | May - June, September - October | 20-28C, mostly sunny | Moderate | Lower | The ideal window for most visitors. Warm, comfortable days, fewer crowds, and pleasant evenings for dining out and strolling the seafront. |
| Off Season | November - April | 5-15C, rainy spells | Quiet | Lowest | Cooler and wetter, and much of the resort winds down out of season, though Budva next door stays lively year-round. A quiet time for coastal walks and the lowest prices. |
Public Holidays & Closures
On public holidays most shops, banks, and offices close, and museum and monument hours are cut back or suspended — check ahead before you plan a visit around one.
| When | Holiday |
|---|---|
| 1–2 January | New Year's Day |
| 6–7 January | Orthodox Christmas (Christmas Eve & Day) |
| Movable (Apr–May) | Orthodox Good Friday & Easter Monday |
| 1–2 May | Labour Day |
| 21–22 May | Independence Day |
| 13–14 July | Statehood Day |
The widest closures fall around Orthodox Christmas and Easter and the two-day national holidays — Labour Day (1–2 May), Independence Day (21–22 May) and Statehood Day (13–14 July) — when many offices and banks close. In peak summer, most tourist businesses stay open regardless.
Useful Phrases
Montenegrin is the local language, and English is widely spoken across the resort. Still, a few words in Montenegrin are always appreciated.
| English | Montenegrin | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Hello | Zdravo | ZDRAH-vo |
| Good morning | Dobro jutro | DOH-bro YOO-tro |
| Good evening | Dobro veče | DOH-bro VEH-cheh |
| Thank you | Hvala | HVAH-la |
| Please / You're welcome | Molim | MOH-leem |
| Yes | Da | Dah |
| No | Ne | Neh |
| Excuse me / sorry | Izvinite | eez-VEE-nee-teh |
| How much is it? | Koliko košta? | KOH-lee-ko KOSH-ta |
| The bill, please | Račun, molim | RAH-choon, MOH-leem |
| Cheers! | Živjeli | ZHEEV-yeh-lee |
| Do you speak English? | Govorite li engleski? | go-VOH-ree-teh lee EN-gleh-skee |
| Delicious! | Ukusno! | OO-koos-no |
Bečići travel tips — FAQ
Montenegro uses the Euro (€). Card payments are widely accepted, and ATMs are plentiful throughout the town for cash withdrawals.
Generally yes. Bečići and the coast draw high-quality spring water, so tap water is usually safe to drink and fine for refilling a bottle; some visitors still prefer bottled in peak summer.
The emergency number 112 works from any phone, free of charge and even without a SIM card, connecting you to police, ambulance, or fire services.
The best months are May-June and September-October, when the weather is warm and comfortable, the crowds are thinner, and prices are lower than in the peak July-August period.
Yes, widely. English is commonly spoken in hotels, restaurants, shops and by younger people and anyone in tourism, so you can get by easily without any Montenegrin. Learning a few words like hvala (thank you) and molim (please) is appreciated but not needed to have a smooth trip.
Practical guides
Getting from the airport, moving around the town, costs, safety, and what to bring home.
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