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 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 3h 05m.
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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Alamo, among others, in Sarandë.
Bus operates bus routes to Tirana. From Podgorica, the bus ride to Tirana takes 314 km and will cost you around £16. From Istanbul, the ticket costs about £87 for a journey of 1738 km. Tirana’s bus station is located 1.6 km from the city centre.
From 5-star hotels such as the Tirana Marriott to great affordable options like the B&B Artistic Tirana, Tirana offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around £42 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £65 and up for a 5-star experience.
Hiring a car in Tirana costs £21 per day, on average, or £63 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, 6% more expensive than at Tirana Rinas.
Compact (Class Compact Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Tirana, while also 68% cheaper than other types, on average.