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 September
Estimated flight+hotel price
£39
2 travellers
Flight to Tirana
3 nights at hotel
Tirana in September
Estimated flight+hotel price
£39
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 14 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Tirana from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 40m.

Car

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 Rental24 and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Sarandë.

Bus

Tirana’s bus station is located 1.6 km from the city centre.

Plane

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 2h 40m.

Car

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 Rental24 and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Sarandë.

Bus

Tirana’s bus station is located 1.6 km from the city centre.

Airports near Tirana

Airlines serving Tirana

Lufthansa
Good (8,010 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,517 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,986 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,452 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,378 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,952 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,220 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,588 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (915 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,733 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,570 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,781 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,192 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,062 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,396 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,254 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,437 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,374 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,222 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (999 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 Sibb Hotel, Tirana offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around £45 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £69 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Tirana

Most booked hotels in Tirana

mk hotel tirana
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£66+
Best Western Premier Ark Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£93+
Doanesia Premium Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£67+
Hotel Pandora Residence
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£38+

Hiring a car in Tirana

Hiring a car in Tirana costs £25 per day, on average, or £127 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, 29% more expensive than at Tirana Rinas.

Economy (Kia Rio Hatchback or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Tirana, while also 72% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Tirana costs £25 per day, on average, or £127 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, 29% more expensive than at Tirana Rinas.

Economy (Kia Rio Hatchback or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Tirana, while also 72% cheaper than other types, on average.