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 September
Estimated flight+hotel price
£38
2 travellers
Flight to Tirana
3 nights at hotel
Tirana in September
Estimated flight+hotel price
£38
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 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 ABBYCAR and Rental24, among others, in Sarandë.

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 ABBYCAR and Rental24, among others, in Sarandë.

Airports near Tirana

TIATirana Rinas
KFZKukës Intl

Airlines serving Tirana

Lufthansa
Good (8,199 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,559 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,177 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,477 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,036 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,498 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,258 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,647 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (948 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,657 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,103 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,951 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,211 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,498 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,504 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,427 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,371 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,469 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,321 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,032 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 Boutique Restorant Gloria, Tirana offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around £43 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £67 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)
£66+
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Rogner Hotel Tirana
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£134+
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Doanesia Premium Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£63+
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Rozmarine
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£24+
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Hiring a car in Tirana

Hiring a car in Tirana costs £23 per day, on average, or £90 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 60% cheaper than airport locations in Tirana.

The most frequently booked car type in Tirana is Economy (Citroen C3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Volkswagen Golf or similar) is, on average, 56% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Tirana costs £23 per day, on average, or £90 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 60% cheaper than airport locations in Tirana.

The most frequently booked car type in Tirana is Economy (Citroen C3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Volkswagen Golf or similar) is, on average, 56% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Car hire agencies in Tirana

Avis

Avis

National

National

Budget

Budget
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