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

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When to visit Tirana

Tirana in March
Estimated flight+hotel price
£42
2 travellers
Flight to Tirana
3 nights at hotel
Tirana in March
Estimated flight+hotel price
£42
2 travellers
Flight to Tirana
3 nights at 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 Liverpool and takes around 3h 20m.

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 Ecorent, among others, in Sarandë.

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 Liverpool and takes around 3h 20m.

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 Ecorent, among others, in Sarandë.

Airports near Tirana

TIATirana Rinas
KFZKukës Intl

Airlines serving Tirana

Lufthansa
Good (8,278 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,591 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,264 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,105 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,456 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (980 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,664 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,019 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,683 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,382 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,192 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,544 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,446 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,419 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,381 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,774 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,394 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,045 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,924 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 Restorant Gloria, Tirana offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around £40 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £68 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 (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£57+
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Rogner Hotel Tirana
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£131+
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Rozmarine
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£24+
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Doanesia Premium Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£58+
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Granda Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£39+
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Hotel Verzaci
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£40+
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Hiring a car in Tirana

Hiring a car in Tirana costs £23 per day, on average, or £93 if you want to hire it for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 28% more expensive than at Tirana Rinas.

Economy (Class Economy Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Tirana, while also 46% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Tirana costs £23 per day, on average, or £93 if you want to hire it for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 28% more expensive than at Tirana Rinas.

Economy (Class Economy Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Tirana, while also 46% cheaper than other types, on average.

Car hire agencies in Tirana

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Avis

National

National

Budget

Budget
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