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. Shkodër deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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When to visit Shkodër

Shkodër in December
Estimated hotel price
£20
1 night at 3-star hotel
Shkodër in December
Estimated hotel price
£20
1 night at 3-star hotel

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 2h 50m.

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 AbbyCar Car Rentals and City Rent a Car, among others, in Tirana.

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 2h 50m.

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 AbbyCar Car Rentals and City Rent a Car, among others, in Tirana.

Airports near Shkodër

Airlines serving Shkodër

Lufthansa
Good (7,046 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,844 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,791 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,701 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (781 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,697 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,216 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,054 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (769 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,799 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (276 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (621 reviews)
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Where to stay in Shkodër

Average rates range from around £33 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

Rozafa Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£66+
Grand Hotel Europa
5 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
£92+

Hiring a car in Shkodër

Hiring a car in Shkodër costs £48 per day, on average, or £96 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 62% more expensive than at Tirana Rinas.

Hiring a car in Shkodër costs £48 per day, on average, or £96 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 62% more expensive than at Tirana Rinas.

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