Car Hire in Albania
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates
Tirana Airport
Mini
Skoda Citigo
or comparable
£4.07
per day
Tirana Airport
Economy
Fiat Panda
or comparable
£4.23
per day
Tirana Airport
Compact Elite
Hyundai i30 STW
or comparable
£4.85
per day
Tirana Airport
Compact
SsangYong Tivoli
or comparable
£6.26
per day
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Tirana Airport
Intermediate
Citroën C Elysee
or comparable
£7.02
per day
City Centre
Mini Elite
Ford Ka+
or comparable
£9.29
per day
Tirana Airport
Standard
Volkswagen Golf
or comparable
£10.83
per day
Tirana Airport
Economy Elite
Ford Fiesta
or comparable
£10.85
per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 16:48 on 07/12/2024. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel Information
Languages
Albanian, Greek, Bulgarian
Currency
ALL
Drive on
Right-hand side
Dialing code
+355
Average car hire price
£7 per day
Average car hire length
7 days
Speed limit within city centre
40 km/h or 25 mph
Speed limit out of city centre
80 - 110 km/h or 50 - 68 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.01%
Why hire a car in Albania?
Remaining something of a mystery to most foreign visitors, but increasingly accessible, Albania is a fascinating place to explore. In addition to its wild nature and hospitable people, the country is also home to ancient sites and some of the nicest beaches in this part of the continent.
One-way Car Hire in Albania
Here are the most popular one-way car hire options for pickup in Albania and drop off in another country:
- From Albania to Montenegro - 7 offers from £31.58 per day
- From Albania to Croatia - 21 offers from £41.06 per day
- From Albania to Kosovo - 4 offers from £34.32 per day
Top ways to enter Albania
- Tirana Nënë Tereza Airport. Serving the national capital, Tirana Airport is by far the main entry point for foreign visitors. The airport gets especially busy during the summer months when it has flights by more than 25 different airlines.
- Kukës Airport. Located in the northeast of the country, the much smaller Kukës Airport provides connections with several destinations in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
Top cities and places to visit
- Tirana. The capital and the primate city, Tirana is naturally also one of Albania’s finest tourist destinations. Varied religious heritage and interesting architecture are combined with a lively contemporary cultural life, and the city’s central location also makes it a great hub for exploring the rest of the country.
- Berat. Primarily known for its finely-preserved Ottoman architecture, Berat has been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Attractions include the city’s Old Town (traditionally divided into Muslim and Christian quarters), the mighty mountaintop castle of Kalaja, and several interesting museums.
- Albanian Riviera. The name of the Albanian Riviera is given to the Ionian Sea coast in the country’s southwest (Albanians also call it simply Bregu or the Coast). Many of the country’s most scenic beaches can be found here, though make sure to also check out the Llogara National Park and Karaburun-Sazan National Marine Park, two hotspots of biodiversity.
Most popular hire car
The most hired car in Albania is the Volkswagen Up, followed by the Skoda Fabia and the Citroen C3. The most popular car types are economy, mini, and standard.
Driving licence requirements
- Albania normally recognizes foreign driver’s licenses from around the world if they are printed in the Latin alphabet and are not expired. You also need to be a tourist — if you’re a foreigner residing in Albania permanently, you need to acquire a local driver’s license instead.
- If your driver’s license is printed in a non-Latin alphabet (Cyrillic, Arabic, etc.), you’ll need an International Driving Permit (IDP).
- Similarly, if your driver’s license doesn’t show your photograph, you might be required to have an IDP instead.
- You must carry your driver’s license, not a copy, with you at all times.
- You need to have had your driver’s license for at least two years.
- Some rental car providers charge a young driver fee for drivers between the ages of 22 and 25 and a senior driver fee for drivers over the age of 65.
- There may be additional requirements depending on the car provider and car category, so make sure to check the terms and conditions before booking.
Crossing borders
Albania has land borders with Montenegro, Kosovo, North Macedonia, and Greece. Although located in Europe, Albania is not a member of the European Union (EU) and, with the exception of Greece, neither are its neighbouring countries. People from the EU and most western countries (e.g., the United States, Canada, Australia) do not need a visa for short-term visits to either Albania or any of its neighbours. However, if you come from another part of the world, you might need separate visas to visit one or several of these countries. Do consult your Ministry of Foreign Affairs before your trip.
Since Albania is not a part of the larger border agreement, most car hire suppliers do not permit one-way hires between the country and any of its neighbours. There are, however, some exceptions — you can find them by entering your car pick-up and drop-off locations on our search. One-way trips are more expensive as they include an additional fee, but they add flexibility to your trip.
Top driving routes
- Korçë. Located near the border with Greece and North Macedonia, Korçë is the centre of the Greek community in Albania and one of the most culturally interesting cities in the country. Attractions include the Museum of Medieval Art, many heritage buildings, and the surrounding Moravia mountainscape. Korçë is also a gateway to the Prespa lakes and national park that are immediately to the northeast.
- Lurë-Dejë National Park. Located in the country’s northeastern corner, Lurë-Dejë is primarily known for its majestic highland scenery. The mountains are covered by thick forests and are also home to no less than 14 glacial lakes. The park’s remote location means it takes some time to get to, and not all of the mountain roads are in good shape — the trip is definitely not for the faint-hearted, though it can ultimately be very rewarding. To get around the national park itself, you might need a 4x4 vehicle.
Car hire prices
- Convertibles - starting at £13 per day
- Station wagons - starting at £5 per day
- Large cars - starting at £5 per day
- Medium cars - starting at £5 per day
- People Carriers - starting at £21 per day
- Premium cars - starting at £15 per day
- Small cars - starting at £4 per day
- SUVs - starting at £7 per day
How can I save money on my hire car?
There are several good methods to find a cheaper car for hire:
- Compare rates of different car hire providers
- Book your vehicle well in advance
- Plan your route before you go
- Know your fuel and mileage requirements
- Visit in the month when the car hire prices are the cheapest. According to our data, visiting Albania is the cheapest in March when hiring a car is a whole 70% cheaper than the yearly average.
The most popular city in Albania
Top Most Popular Location in Albania
Map of Car Hire Destinations
In which month is car hire in Albania the most affordable?
Prices for hiring a car in Albania fluctuate depending on the time of year. This table and graph can help you find the best bargain.
Average price for hiring a car per day in Albania
The best month to hire a car in Albania is February — when the average price for a hire is £12.32 per day. This is 43% less than the yearly average and 71% less than hiring a car in August (when the average price is £42.31 per day).
This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your hire is determined by the type of car you select, the length of time you hire it for and how much in advance you book. Simply type in your dates in the form at the top of the page in order to find out the exact prices.
This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your hire is determined by the type of car you select, the length of time you hire it for and how much in advance you book. Simply type in your dates in the form at the top of the page in order to find out the exact prices.
How many days do people keep their hire cars, on average, in Albania?
How long renters typically keep their vehicle sometimes varies depending on the time of year. Travelers tend to keep their rental cars longer in July — an average of 8 days. They tend to keep them for a shorter time in January — an average of 5 days.
Average number of hire days in Albania
Which month is most favoured for hiring a car in Albania?
Given the number of customers searching for a car in Albania, June is the most popular, while January is the month that sees the lowest demand.
Monthly Car Hire Searches in Albania Compared to the Yearly Average
Car hire information
| Car hire locations | 19 |
| Airport locations | 2 |
| Popular suppliers | Ecorent, Surprice, OTOQ, Finalrentals, Select Rent a Car |
| Popular car categories | Small cars, SUVs, Medium cars, Large cars |
| Lowest price | £4 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | Rental24 |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ecorent | Citroën C3 | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| Finalrentals | Hyundai i10 | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Surprice | Volkswagen Polo | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Sicily By Car | Opel Karl | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| ABBYCAR | Citroen C3 | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| Viaggiare | Fiat Panda | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| drive365 | Citroën C3 | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| CAPITAL CAR RENTAL | Ford Ka+ | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Zezgo | Hyundai i10 | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Ace Rent a car | Peugeot 208 | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
Our customers' reviews
Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have the option to post a review here. Instead, we ask each and every customer to leave a review after they return their rental car. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic.
GG
United Kingdom
Hyundai i20
09/11/2024
Blue eye was beautiful and worth a visit.
Nice mix of scenery, mountains to beaches.
Hotel Liro was lovely
AC
United Kingdom
Renault Clio
30/10/2024
not all roads a drivable, but google maps shows suitable for driving
SR
United Kingdom
Citro?n C1
01/10/2024
Was just great driving around the country,so many great places
NT
United Kingdom
Kia Picanto
22/09/2024
Great country with hugh variety from hiking in the Alps to UNESCO World Heritage Towns to the Albanian Rivera. Trully excellent, would defintiely recommend.
NN
United Kingdom
Fiat Panda
16/08/2024
Mixed feelings about my trip to Albania:
Pros: Great weather, people in the hospitality industry are super friendly and welcoming. In the right places (non-touristic), things can be very cheap.
Cons: Most people I encountered outside of the hospitality industry are not as friendly and will try to scam you if they have a chance. Driving in Tirana is traumatic. Got food poisoning in Vlore. In the touristic places, everything is stupidly expensive and if they notice you are a foreigner they will charge you more (even the parking officer tried to charge me 5€/h to park my car and when he noticed my wife spoke Albanian he quickly corrected it to 5€ fixed rate for the full day...). The trip back to the airport was horrendous, 45 minutes to do the last 500m into the car rental parking area.
Recommendation: because of some circumstances, we stayed in Vlore. It's a nice spot, but, although the water was warm, it was not very clean. I was told in the south (Sarande, Ksamil) the water is better. If I will ever go back to Albania, I will probably fly to Corfu and visit the southwest.
ER
United Kingdom
Volkswagen Golf
13/08/2024
We drove to Himare and spent 5 days there, the car was essential for driving out of Saranda, I could not find local buses anywhere and for over an hour drive a transfer would have been expensive for both ways. We also explored Dhermi and could drive to restaurants up the hill etc.
MF
United Kingdom
Skoda Superb
01/07/2024
Our trip was great
OT
United Kingdom
Volkswagen Golf
25/06/2024
Spent one night in Tirana, drove to Sarandë- saw the blue eye lagoon (water was freezing cold, but good experience), went to Ksamil and did waster activities and lunch at Poda. On the way back to Tirana we stopped at Durres to check out the amazing Surrideo Dental practice and had lunch at the best restaurant.
Every single person we met were amazing and their recommendations led to a total change in itinerary for us. 
CH
United Kingdom
Renault Captur
23/06/2024
We stopped in the North of Albania near Lezhë. Then visited various beaches and was able to take the car into Montenegro.
NR
United Kingdom
Citro?n C3
15/06/2024
We saw all of Albania, the mountains, the beaches and everything in between!
KM
United Kingdom
Volkswagen Up
08/06/2024
Very good
HM
United Kingdom
Hyundai i20
03/06/2024
Drove down to the Albanian coast through the mountains. Based ourselves in Ksamil and visited Roman ruins at Butrint, the Blue Eye and Gjirokaster.
DB
United Kingdom
Kia Stonic
17/05/2024
People are very friendly and there are some amazing things to see
JR
United Kingdom
Volkswagen Golf
18/09/2023
Good visits to Blue Eye, Gjirokaster and Berat
HM
United Kingdom
Volkswagen Polo
19/07/2023
A beautiful country with an amazing history.
MR
United Kingdom
Kia Rio
18/07/2023
Too much to type! Gjirokaster and Berat were my favourite cities, the hot spring I went to was beautiful, and I enjoyed the food everywhere I went.
GS
Italy
Volkswagen Polo
09/07/2023
Beach, restaurants
PS
Australia
Mitsubishi Space Star
22/05/2023
Mountains, seaside, farmland all beautiful. Some roads were great, others not so great. Tricky driving in the mountain towns like Girokaster.
CB
United Kingdom
Kia Stonic
15/04/2023
Stunning country, so glad I had a car
RJ
United Kingdom
Skoda Fabia
12/08/2022
Albania is delightful. Strong recommend
TF
United Kingdom
VW Polo
10/08/2022
The car was in very good condition, and I will use your service again
Thank you
MD
United Kingdom
Dacia Duster
28/08/2021
Albania, great places to visit, unspoiled nature and beaches . It is a must see. Hotels are good and prices are cheap.
Car Hire Statistics
Highest-rated company
OTOQ
9.6 / 10
Lowest-rated company
Cargini
5.4 / 10
Total number of reviews
187
Total rental companies
55
Average daily price
£7.18
Lowest daily price
£4.07
Total cars available
1932
Top 55 suppliers in Albania in 2024
OTOQ
1 location
£15 - £44
Sharr Express
1 location
£20 - £91
CAPITAL CAR RENTAL
2 locations
£9 - £79
Europcar
1 location
£9 - £79
Flexways
2 locations
£25 - £60
SIXT
2 locations
£16 - £105
Alamo
1 location
£14 - £161
WheeGo
2 locations
£12 - £93
Alma Car Hire
2 locations
£19 - £71
Optimo Rent
2 locations
£13 - £32
Radius Car Rental
2 locations
£7 - £67
Viaggiare
1 location
£4 - £97
Select Rent a Car
5 locations
£8 - £144
Rent Point Albania
3 locations
£20 - £65
Autowill
1 location
£13 - £35
Stir Rental
1 location
£19 - £41
drive365
1 location
£15 - £43
Sicily By Car
2 locations
£5 - £150
Keddy
2 locations
£13 - £37
Enterprise
5 locations
£16 - £188
Autounion
5 locations
£11 - £195
CarQ
2 locations
£8 - £38
Ok Mobility
1 location
£8 - £97
Avis
3 locations
£18 - £110
Infinity Car Rental
2 locations
£22 - £57
Hertz
1 location
£22 - £57
Thrifty
1 location
£22 - £57
U-Save
1 location
£11 - £65
GreenMotion
5 locations
£16 - £113
National
1 location
£16 - £113
Street Rent A Car
2 locations
£7 - £91
North Car Rental
1 location
£12 - £220
EUROCAR Rentals
2 locations
£9 - £76
NoktAutos
1 location
£13 - £35
Yours Car Rental
1 location
£13 - £50
MEX RENT A CAR
2 locations
£11
ACARENT
1 location
£20 - £81
Ecorent
2 locations
£12 - £88
MOVIS Car Rental
1 location
£5 - £132
Rental24
2 locations
£4 - £53
Autovia
2 locations
£18 - £21
RightCars
1 location
£13 - £49
Ace Rent a car
1 location
£8 - £48
EXER
2 locations
£9 - £21
Routes Car Rental
2 locations
£13 - £88
AddCar
5 locations
£13 - £47
ABBYCAR
1 location
£8 - £54
Carwiz
2 locations
£6 - £42
Surprice
14 locations
£4 - £178
United Rent A Car
2 locations
£12 - £52
CITY Rent a Car
8 locations
£18 - £67
Zezgo
1 location
£8 - £50
Ecovia
2 locations
£19 - £21
Finalrentals
2 locations
£7 - £56
Cargini
1 location
£19 - £91
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