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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 October
Estimated hotel price
£48
1 night at 3-star hotel
Tirana in October
Estimated hotel price
£48
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 2h 50m.

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 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 50m.

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 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

TIATirana Rinas
KFZKukës Intl

Airlines serving Tirana

Lufthansa
Good (7,046 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,844 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,791 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,701 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (781 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,697 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,216 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,054 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (769 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,799 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (276 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (621 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 Stela Center, 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 £59 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Tirana

Most booked hotels in Tirana

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Doanesia Premium Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£60+
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Hotel Green
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£26+
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Tirana International Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£74+
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Vh Premier As Tirana Hotel
4 stars
Good (6.7, Good reviews)
£48+
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Hiring a car in Tirana

Hiring a car in Tirana costs £21 per day, on average, or £82 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, 12% more expensive than at Tirana Rinas.

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 Economy car hire (Citroen C3 or similar) is, on average, 79% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Tirana costs £21 per day, on average, or £82 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, 12% more expensive than at Tirana Rinas.

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 Economy car hire (Citroen C3 or similar) is, on average, 79% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Best car hire deals in Tirana

Passenger van

5 adults, 2 Bags

£36/day

Passenger van
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Tirana Travel Guide - View the KAYAK Tirana city guide for the best Tirana travel tips. To help you organise your Tirana trip ideas, this Tirana visitors guide provides travel information and trip tips about how to get there, where to stay, what to do, where to eat and more.