Car Rental at Tirana Airport

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Fiat Panda


Ford Focus


Peugeot 301


Fiat 500


Fiat 500


Fiat Punto


Citroen C1


Volkswagen Up


Fiat Panda


Ford Fiesta


Volkswagen Polo


Volkswagen Golf


Hyundai Accent Sedan (i25)


Dacia Logan


Citroen C3


Volkswagen Up


Fiat Panda


Fiat Tipo Sedan


Hyundai i10


Hyundai i30


Volkswagen Golf


Skoda Citigo


Fiat Panda


Hyundai i20


Opel Corsa


Toyota Aygo


Ford Fiesta


Hyundai i20


Skoda Fabia


Chevrolet Spark


Ford Focus


Fiat Panda


Opel Corsa


Skoda Fabia


Volkswagen Polo


Hyundai Accent


Fiat Tipo


Skoda Scala


Hyundai i10


Volkswagen Polo


Fiat Tipo


Citroen C-Elysee


Peugeot 108


Fiat Tipo


Volkswagen Polo


Fiat Panda


Citroën C3


Volkswagen Polo


Citroen C-Elysee


Hyundai i10


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- Cheapest car rental rates
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Airport travel guide
- Top international routes
- Main airlines
- Terminals
- Location
- Most popular types of rental car
- Services and facilities
- Nearest gas station
- Popular one-way rentals
- Airport info
- Top 16 locations near Tirana Airport
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book at Tirana Airport and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Frequently Asked Questions (updated: Jul 16, 2026)
- Here's what travelers say about renting a car at Tirana Airport
- Car rental statistics
- Top 67 suppliers at Tirana Airport in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Airport travel guide

Also known as Mother Teresa Airport and Rinas Airport, it serves the capital and largest city of Albania. An increasingly popular tourist destination, Tirana mixes old with new and is home to interesting museums, heritage sites, and an active cultural life. Located near the geographic center of the country, Tirana can also serve as a base from which to explore the rest of Albania.
Top international routes
- Milan
- Bologna
- Rome
- Vienna
- Istanbul
- Pisa
- Venice
- London
- Brindisi
- Munich
Main airlines
Albawings, Wizz Air, and Air Albania
Terminals
The airport is made up of a single terminal which was significantly modernized and expanded in the 2010s. The entire airport can be accessed on foot.
Location
The airport is located about 20km (12 miles) northwest of the city center, a trip that takes about 35 minutes by car.
Most popular types of rental car
Services and facilities
A small, fairly modern airport, it has a number of tax-free shops and restaurants, as well as free WiFi. The airport has a business lounge and there are a number of nearby hotels. You’ll also find ATMs and a currency exchange office.
Nearest gas station
An Alpet station is part of the larger airport complex and has the same address as the airport. There are a number of other gas stations near the airport and on the way from the city.
Popular one-way rentals
- Shkodër (81 km / 50 miles)
- Kukës (125 km / 78 miles)
- Sarandë (258 km / 160 miles)
- Vlorë (151 km / 94 miles)
- Pristina (239 km / 149 miles)
- Thessaloniki (417 km / 259 miles)
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Airport info
Top 16 locations near Tirana Airport
- Plazhi San Pietro Downtownfrom $122.42 per day20.2 km / 12.55 miles away
- Durres Portfrom $73.45 per day24.7 km / 15.35 miles away
- Durres (Downtown)from $52.20 per day24.9 km / 15.47 miles away
- Durres Hotel Delivery25.8 km / 16.03 miles away
- Shkoder (Downtown)from $63.49 per day74.5 km / 46.29 miles away
- Shkoder Hotel Delivery74.7 km / 46.42 miles away
- Fieri (Downtown)from $38.97 per day77.6 km / 48.22 miles away
- Kukes International Airport90.2 km / 56.05 miles away
- Kukes Downtown93.8 km / 58.28 miles away
- Vlore (Downtown)108.8 km / 67.61 miles away
- Vlore Portfrom $48.41 per day108.8 km / 67.61 miles away
- Vlore Hotel Delivery109.1 km / 67.79 miles away
- Korca (Downtown)125.8 km / 78.17 miles away
- Saranda Portfrom $41.82 per day173.2 km / 107.62 miles away
- Saranda Hotel Deliveryfrom $129.15 per day173.2 km / 107.62 miles away
- Saranda Downtownfrom $50.36 per day174.6 km / 108.49 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
When to book at Tirana Airport and for how long?
When are car rental prices the lowest at Tirana Airport?
The cost of renting a car at Tirana Airport varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthFebruary | Most expensive month August | ||
| Average price $38 | A good deal $39 | Cheapest supplier Surprice | Cheapest car type Small cars |
$15
in January
$14
in February
$14
in March
$16
in April
$20
in May
$30
in June
$45
in July
$48
in August
$33
in September
$20
in October
$17
in November
$15
in December
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Tirana Airport is February — when rental costs average $14.32 per day. This is 63% cheaper than the yearly average and 70% cheaper than renting a car in August (when prices average $47.72 per day).
This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.
What is the most popular time of year to rent a car at Tirana Airport?
Based on how many users search for a car in at Tirana Airport, travelers are most likely to rent a car in June, while they are least likely to rent in in January.
0.1 times in January
0.2 times in February
0.4 times in March
1.1 times in April
1.6 times in May
2.1 times in June
1.9 times in July
1.8 times in August
1.5 times in September
0.8 times in October
0.2 times in November
0.2 times in December
For how long do renters keep their vehicles at Tirana Airport?
How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in July the average rental period is 9 days, while in January, the average rental period is only 6 days.
6 days in January
6 days in February
7 days in March
7 days in April
7 days in May
8 days in June
9 days in July
9 days in August
8 days in September
7 days in October
6 days in November
8 days in December
Car rental information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | CAPITAL CAR RENTAL , EUROCAR Rentals, CarQ, Rent Point Albania, Alfa Rent a Car |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Small cars, SUVs, medium cars, vans |
| 🤑 Lowest price | $37 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Surprice |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| EUROCAR Rentals | Kia Stonic | 5 | SUV |
| Sicily By Car | Fiat Panda | 5 | Small car |
| Sharr Express | Dacia Sandero Stepway | 5 | SUV |
| CAPITAL CAR RENTAL | Kia Stonic | 5 | SUV |
| CarQ | Citroen C3 | 5 | Small car |
| Free2move | Fiat Panda | 5 | Small car |
| CITY Rent a Car | Volkswagen Polo | 5 | Small car |
| Rent Point Albania | Hyundai i10 | 5 | Small car |
| CAPITAL CAR RENTAL | Volkswagen T-Cross | 5 | SUV |
| drive365 | Peugeot 208 | 5 | Small car |
Frequently Asked Questions (updated: Jul 16, 2026)
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