Niksic is an easy destination to plan yourself: hotels, flights, car rental and activities in one place, no juggling ten different sites. Niksic works well as a base for day trips to nearby towns and scenic routes. The nearest airport is in a neighbouring city, and a rental car is the easiest way to cover the rest. There are currently around 20 places to stay listed in and around Niksic, covering a range of budgets. The catalogue includes 8 vetted activities and tours with real guest ratings. 6 routes to nearby towns are mapped out from Niksic, handy if you're planning side trips beyond the city itself.
Well-reviewed hotels: APARTMAN ANDJELA, 4-star, guest rating 9.9 from 23 reviews, from €40 per night; Old Niksic M, 3-star, guest rating 9.8 from 126 reviews, from €35 per night; Apartman DBB Nikšić, guest rating 9.8 from 82 reviews, from €36 per night; Apartmani Emily & Jully, guest rating 9.8 from 343 reviews, from €40 per night; Hotel Mažijanik, 4-star, guest rating 9.8 from 262 reviews, from €101 per night.
Day trips & routes: Risan — about 77 km, 1h 9m drive; Bijela — about 81 km, 1h 13m drive; Podgorica — about 53 km, 56m drive; Radovici — about 107 km, 1h 47m drive; Rose — about 118 km, 2h 9m drive; Sveti Stefan — about 114 km, 1h 48m drive. Fastest option is Risan: 1h 9m by car.
Niksic: what to know
Things to see: "Nevidio Canyoning", rated 5 from 91 reviews, from €175; "Explore the Thrills of Nevidio Canyon: 4 hour Canyoning Adventure", rated 5 from 19 reviews, from €165; "Canyoning tour in Nevidio Canyon", rated 5 from 10 reviews, from €30; "Durmitor Ring Tour Panoramic Views", rated 5 from 4 reviews, from €190; "Mysteries of Grabovica Canyon: A Thrilling Water Adventure", rated 5 from 1 reviews, from €166.67.
Niksic has no direct airport — most travellers fly into the nearest airport city and continue by rental car or transfer. Getting around the city and out to the 6 nearby destinations listed above is easiest by car — intercity public transport tends to be slower and less frequent.
To rent a car in Niksic you usually need a passport, a driving licence and a bank card for the deposit hold. With 20 places to stay nearby, it's worth comparing a base near the rental desk against one closer to the sights. Given 6 routes worth driving from here, check the mileage and one-way drop-off terms before you book. When touring Montenegro, plan stops in advance: fuel stations and car parks in smaller towns are not always open around the clock.
