Taxis…
Serbia does not have Uber, so if you plan on getting a taxi from Nikola Tesla airport to the city there’s an official taxi desk that will help you get a reputable cab, or there’s the A1 bus that can take you to the city for a small fee just outside the arrivals exit door. We generally don’t mind paying the bit extra to organize transport with our hotel or Airbnb host beforehand because the last thing I want to do after a 16-hour flight is haggling over a fare. Please avoid going with the first face you see, rogue taxi drivers in Belgrade are unfortunately common and some have a reputation for ripping off unsuspecting tourists so just be aware and you’ll be fine. Most Serbs I’ve met, call an official cab company first and caution against hailing cabs off the street directly in Belgrade, of course, you can, but just make sure they’re licensed, and if you’re still unsure, ask a local. The good companies have operators that speak English and are on google. A good trick I like to use (anywhere in the world) is to walk into the lobby of the closest, nicest hotel, and ask them to organise a taxi for me. They will be happy to help, and thinking you’re a guest they can sometimes offer you a free drink while you wait 😉
Register…
It isn’t widely known, but you must notify the police within the first 24 hours of arrival in Serbia. In general, hotels organize this for you on check-in, which is a great load off. Likewise, Airbnb hosts should take your passport to register your stay but check with them regardless. I”m aware of hosts who haven’t done this for whatever reason but if you get caught, there will be a big fine. This can be done by walking into a police station and can take fifteen minutes, or up a few hours depending on the line. It can be tempting not to bother but you might get in trouble if there’s an accident (car, bike, medical. etc) and they have no record of you in-country. For peace of mind just do it as you could be brought before a court and be made to pay a big fine. NOPE. I’ve heard of some instances where police ask for a processing fee which is only around 180 Dinars, it’s nothing, so just pay it. We have been guilty of thinking we could go to the police station whenever (even though we knew this was a no-no), and our Serbian family got into trouble, so just follow the rules and don’t screw the pooch.
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