Shkodër travel guide
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You're Going to Love Shkodër
With a population of 88,245, Shkodër is the largest city in Shkoder, Albania by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Shkodër to see all of its attractions.
When to visit Shkodër
How to Get to Shkodër
Plane
Although Shkodër doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Tirana Rinas (TIA), which is located 74 km from Shkodër. The shortest flight to Shkodër from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 3h 05m.
Car
Another option to get to Shkodër is to pick up a car hire from Tirana, which is about 86 km from Shkodër. You’ll find branches of Alamo and CarWiz, among others, in Tirana.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Shkodër, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and Bus. From Pristina, the bus ride to Shkodër takes 386 km and will cost you around £26. From Skopje, the ticket costs about £36 for a journey of 708 km.
Airports near Shkodër
Airlines serving Shkodër
Where to stay in Shkodër
Average rates range from around £30 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £55 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Shkodër
Most booked hotels in Shkodër
Hiring a car in Shkodër
Hiring a car in Shkodër costs £88 per day, on average.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 72% more expensive than at Tirana Rinas.
Mini (Volkswagen up! or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Shkodër, while also 34% cheaper than other types, on average.