Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Tirana has to offer.

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When to visit Tirana

Tirana in March
Estimated hotel price
£57
1 night at 3-star hotel
Tirana in March
Estimated hotel price
£57
1 night at 3-star hotel

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.

Bus

Tirana’s bus station is located 1.0 mile from the city centre.

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.

Bus

Tirana’s bus station is located 1.0 mile from the city centre.

Airports near Tirana

TIATirana Rinas
KFZKukës Intl

Airlines serving Tirana

KLM
Good (1,432 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,625 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,009 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,573 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,810 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,094 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,045 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,434 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,502 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,514 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,331 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,605 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,146 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (903 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,086 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,217 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,100 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (635 reviews)
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Where to stay in Tirana

From 5-star hotels such as the Rogner Hotel Tirana to great affordable options like the Hotel Boutique Restaurant Gloria, Tirana offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around £38 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £62 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Tirana

Most booked hotels in Tirana

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mk hotel tirana
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£50+
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Doanesia Premium Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£57+
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Hiring a car in Tirana

Hiring a car in Tirana costs £16 per day, on average, or £78 if you want to hire it for 5 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 1% more expensive than at Tirana Rinas.

Compact (Skoda Fabia or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Tirana, while also 57% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Tirana costs £16 per day, on average, or £78 if you want to hire it for 5 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 1% more expensive than at Tirana Rinas.

Compact (Skoda Fabia or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Tirana, while also 57% cheaper than other types, on average.

Car hire agencies in Tirana

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

GREEN MOTION

GREEN MOTION

Avis

Avis
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