Tirana travel guide
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You're Going to Love Tirana
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 to visit Tirana
How to Get to Tirana
Plane
When flying to Tirana, you’ll arrive at Tirana Rinas (TIA), which is located 9 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Tirana from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 3h 05m.
Car
Another option to get to Tirana is to pick up a car hire from Sarandë, which is about 101 miles from Tirana. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Alamo, among others, in Sarandë.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Tirana, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and Bus. From Podgorica, the bus ride to Tirana takes 195 miles and will cost you around £28. From Pristina, the ticket costs about £26 for a journey of 240 miles. Tirana’s bus station is located 1.0 mile from the city centre.
Airports near Tirana
Airlines serving Tirana
Where to stay in Tirana
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 £44 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £64 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Tirana
Most booked hotels in Tirana
Hiring a car in Tirana
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.