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 2h 55m.

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 55m.

Bus

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

Airports near Tirana

TIATirana Rinas
KFZKukës Intl

Airlines serving Tirana

KLM
Good (1,422 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,594 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,999 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,539 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,059 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,792 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,034 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,046 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,421 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,497 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,476 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (874 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,312 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,589 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,140 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (898 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,074 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,089 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,206 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 £39 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £63 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 (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£55+
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Doanesia Premium Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£56+
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Chateau Linza Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£61+
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Hotel Green
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£31+
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Vh Eurostar Tirana Hotel Congress Spa
4 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
£56+
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Vh Premier As Tirana Hotel
4 stars
Good (6.7, Good reviews)
£47+
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Hiring a car in Tirana

Hiring a car in Tirana costs £16 per day, on average, or £65 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 £65 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.

Car hire agencies in Tirana

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

GREEN MOTION

GREEN MOTION

Avis

Avis
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