With 374,801 inhabitants, Tirana is the most populous city in Albania. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Tirana has to offer.
When flying to Tirana, you’ll arrive at Tirana Rinas (TIA), which is located 14 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Tirana from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 3h 05m.
Another option to get to Tirana is to pick up a car hire from Sarandë, which is about 162 km from Tirana. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Alamo, among others, in Sarandë.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Tirana, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and Bus. From Podgorica, the bus ride to Tirana takes 314 km and will cost you around £28. From Pristina, the ticket costs about £26 for a journey of 386 km. Tirana’s bus station is located 1.6 km from the city centre.
From 5-star hotels such as the Rogner Hotel Tirana to great affordable options like the Tirana Marriott, Tirana offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around £43 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £64 and up for a 5-star experience.
Hiring a car in Tirana costs £25 per day, on average, or £76 if you want to hire it for 3 days.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 4% more expensive than at Tirana Rinas.
The most frequently booked car type in Tirana is Mini (Hyundai i10 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Fiat Punto or similar) is, on average, 69% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.