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 November
Estimated hotel price
£49
1 night at 3-star hotel
Tirana in November
Estimated hotel price
£49
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 14 km 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 162 km from Tirana. You’ll find branches of Alamo and Ecorent, 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 3h 05m.

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 Alamo and Ecorent, 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 (7,547 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,002 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,495 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,038 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,777 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,006 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,999 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,401 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,482 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (863 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,400 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,285 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,558 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,133 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,046 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,186 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,079 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,841 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (635 reviews)
Air Serbia
Good (207 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 B&B Artistic Tirana, 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 £66 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 (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£58+
Doanesia Premium Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£60+
Chateau Linza Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£66+
Hotel Green
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£31+
Vh Eurostar Tirana Hotel Congress Spa
4 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
£51+
Vh Premier As Tirana Hotel
4 stars
Good (6.7, Good reviews)
£47+

Hiring a car in Tirana

Hiring a car in Tirana costs £16 per day, on average, or £66 if you want to hire it for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 4% cheaper than airport locations in Tirana.

The most frequently booked car type in Tirana is Compact (Ford Focus or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Class Mini Car or similar) is, on average, 73% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Tirana costs £16 per day, on average, or £66 if you want to hire it for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 4% cheaper than airport locations in Tirana.

The most frequently booked car type in Tirana is Compact (Ford Focus or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Class Mini Car or similar) is, on average, 73% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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