Pick up at Tirana International Airport or in the city centre and drive a country that is still refreshingly uncrowded — UNESCO Berat, the Ottoman bazaar at Krujë, the Riviera, and mountain roads to Theth. Transparent prices, flexible payment, and local partners who actually know the roads.
Pick up at Tirana International Airport or in the city centre and drive a country that is still refreshingly uncrowded — UNESCO Berat, the Ottoman bazaar at Krujë, the Riviera, and mountain roads to Theth. Transparent prices, flexible payment, and local partners who actually know the roads.
Local rates, no airport markups
Direct prices from trusted Albanian partners; what you book is what you pay at the counter.
Zero deposit, zero excess
Choose Premium Insurance and the supplier waives the security hold entirely — no card block, no claim forms.
Unlimited mileage as standard
Tirana to Saranda and back is over 600 km. Every rental includes unlimited kilometres, so distance never costs extra.
Cars chosen for Albanian roads
Motorways are excellent, mountain roads less so. Partners advise honestly on when a higher clearance is worth it.
Cross-border clarity up front
Heading to Kosovo, Montenegro or North Macedonia? Ask before you book — permitted countries and Green Card cover are confirmed in writing.
The capital rewards a day on foot, then the car opens up everything within an easy drive.
Start at the vast central square, then walk to the reborn Pyramid of Tirana for the best rooftop view in the city.
A Cold War nuclear bunker under the ministries, now the sharpest museum in Albania. Sobering and essential.
Take the cable car or drive the switchbacks for panoramic views over the whole Tirana plain. Cool air in high summer.
Skanderbeg's hilltop fortress above a cobbled Ottoman bazaar — the easiest half-day trip from the capital.
Albania is small and the motorways are new — most of the country is a comfortable day trip.
1h 45m one way
UNESCO Ottoman quarters climbing both banks of the Osum. Go for the afternoon light on the white facades and stay for dinner.
1h 30m one way
Lake views from the ramparts, a relaxed café culture below, and the last proper town before the Albanian Alps.
3h 30m one way
A serious mountain drive to a valley of stone tower houses and the Blue Eye of Theth. Check the road before you set off.
40 min one way
The closest sea to the capital, plus a Roman amphitheatre in the middle of town. Easy evening escape.
Park outside the centre
The centre is increasingly pedestrianised. Use a signed garage or a hotel spot and walk — it is a compact city.
Motorways are excellent
The SH2 to Durrës and the A1 north are modern dual carriageways. Journey times are shorter than the map suggests.
Mountain roads need daylight
The Theth and Llogara routes are spectacular but unlit and narrow in places. Start early and avoid driving them after dark.
Keep small cash for tolls
The A1 Rrëshen–Kalimash tunnel section is tolled. Cards are usually accepted but cash is faster.
Arrange border crossings when you book
If your route enters Kosovo, Montenegro or Greece, say so at booking rather than at the counter: the Green Card and written permission are issued in advance, and not every car is allowed out of the country.
Fuel is easy, remote fuel is not
Stations are everywhere on the main corridors and sparse in the highlands. Fill up before you head into the Alps.
Yes. Choose Premium Insurance with zero excess at checkout and the partner waives the security deposit, so you settle at TIA arrivals or the city-centre counter with a debit card or cash. Nothing is blocked on a card and there is no pay-and-claim afterwards.
Yes. Tirana International Airport is the main pick-up point: add your flight number when you book and the counter has the car ready for your arrival. There is also a city-centre counter in Tirana if you would rather start the rental after a night in town.
Yes, on every car and every insurance tier. That matters in Albania more than most places — Tirana to Saranda and back is well over 600 km, and none of it is charged as extra kilometres.
Often yes, but it must be arranged before you travel so the Green Card and cross-border authorisation are issued. Tell us your intended countries when you book and we will confirm what is permitted and any fee.
EU, UK and US licences are accepted for tourist rentals. If your licence is not in the Latin alphabet, bring an International Driving Permit alongside it.
A compact car is perfect for the motorways, the coast and Berat. For Theth and the higher mountain routes an SUV with more ground clearance is more comfortable. Either way, keep to asphalt: the car can go anywhere that is paved, and that covers every route on this page.
The usual minimum is 21 with at least one year of driving experience. Some vehicle categories set a higher minimum — it is shown on the car before you book.
Give us your flight number at booking so the counter can track the delay. The car is held for one hour after your booked pick-up time within the station's opening hours, and landing after closing time can mean an out-of-hours fee at the desk. If unsure, book a later pick-up; arriving early is fine.
Book in minutes, choose flexible insurance, and pick up where you land or where you're staying.
