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Rent a Car Podgorica Airport

Pickup at Podgorica Airport (TGD) arrivals hall. Closest desk to inland Montenegro, Lake Skadar and the Albanian border.

✈ TGD From €27/day 08:00–20:00 daily
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M.A.C.K. at Podgorica Airport (TGD)

12 km from Podgorica Airport, approximately 20 minutes.

Podgorica Airport
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Address
Golubovci bb, Podgorica 81000
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Opening hours
08:00–20:00 daily
Hours may differ on national holidays.
Pre-arranged pickups & drop-offs available 24/7.
What to expect at the desk
  • ✓ Pickup at the airport car rental area — short walk from arrivals
  • ✓ Meet and greet included, no extra charge
  • ✓ Car ready on arrival — keys, documents and inspection on the spot

For arrivals outside desk hours, contact us in advance to arrange a handover. Hours may differ on national holidays.

Drive times

From Podgorica Airport: distances and drive times

(All times are road distances from the airport departures exit)

Destination km Drive time
Podgorica City Centre 12 20 min
Lake Skadar NP (Virpazar) 35 40 min
Cetinje (royal capital) 50 50 min
Budva 75 1 hr 15 min
Kotor 90 1 hr 30 min
Bar (port) 60 1 hr
Žabljak (Durmitor NP) 175 3 hr
Shkodër (Albania) 90 1 hr 30 min
Tirana (Albania) 175 2 hr 45 min

Times assume normal traffic. Peak summer (Jul–Aug) can add 15–30 min on coastal roads.

Why M.A.C.K.

Why rent a car with M.A.C.K. in Podgorica Airport

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Arrivals hall pickup at TGD

Our desk is inside the arrivals hall at Podgorica Airport. 12 km from the capital — drive straight out to your destination.

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Lake Skadar and Cetinje on your doorstep

Podgorica is the gateway to Lake Skadar National Park (30 min) and the historic capital Cetinje (40 min). For Durmitor and the northern mountains, this is the closest airport.

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Closest Montenegro airport to Albania

Podgorica to Shkodër (Albania) is just 90 km, 1 hr 30 min via Hani i Hotit. We arrange the Green Card at the desk so you can cross without delays.

Our fleet

Cars available for pickup in Podgorica Airport

Pick up at Podgorica Airport in a car that suits your trip. All categories available subject to booking.

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Economy
Compact, fuel-efficient. Ideal for city driving and coastal routes.
From €27/day
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SUV
Ground clearance for island tracks, national parks and mountain roads.
From €45/day
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Automatic
Automatic gearbox — comfortable on long coast drives and in city traffic.
From €32/day
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FAQ

Renting a car in Podgorica Airport: common questions

Where is the M.A.C.K. rental desk at Podgorica Airport? +
Our desk is in the arrivals hall at Podgorica Airport (TGD), 12 km from Podgorica city centre. Open 08:00–20:00 daily. For flights arriving outside those hours, contact us in advance.
Should I fly into Podgorica or Tivat? +
Tivat is right on the Bay of Kotor — best for Kotor, Budva and the coast. Podgorica is best for the inland east (Cetinje, Lake Skadar, Durmitor) and Albania. If your trip starts inland or includes a drive to Albania, fly into Podgorica. For the coast, Tivat saves time.
Can I drive from Podgorica to the Bay of Kotor? +
Yes. Via the Sozina tunnel, Podgorica to Kotor is 90 km / 1 hr 30 min. To Budva (skipping the Bay) is 75 km / 1 hr 15 min. Both routes are straightforward.
Can I drive from Podgorica to Albania? +
Yes — Podgorica to Shkodër is 90 km / 1 hr 30 min via Hani i Hotit, the busiest crossing. To Tirana is 175 km / 2 hr 45 min. Green Card insurance for Albania is arranged at our Podgorica desk before departure.
Can I drop off in Tivat or Tirana? +
Yes. M.A.C.K. operates Tivat Airport (TIV) and Tirana Airport (TIA). Pick up in Podgorica and drop off at either — common itinerary for Bay of Kotor → Albania trips. One contract covers the whole route.
What car do I need for Durmitor or the northern mountains? +
For Žabljak, Tara Canyon and Durmitor National Park, an SUV gives useful clearance — some park access roads are rough. The main road there (E65 / E80) is paved throughout. We advise at pickup based on your itinerary.
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Nearby locations
Tivat Airport
75 km, 1 hr 20 min via Sozina tunnel
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Tirana Airport
175 km, 2 hr 45 min via Hani i Hotit
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