Albania
Car hire in Durrës
Durrës is a seaside town 40 minutes from Tirana, with a Roman amphitheatre in the centre and beaches beyond it. It has no airport of its own — you fly into Tirana. Car hire here starts from €15 a day, and some companies bring the car to your hotel.
from €11 per day
- hotel delivery, from €15 a day
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A live catalogue with prices and availability for your dates. The rental contract and payment are handled directly with the rental company at pick-up.
How to collect a car in Durrës
Durrës has no airport; the nearest is Tirana airport. You have two options: take a car at the terminal and drive to the coast, or get to your hotel first and collect the car here. Some companies deliver to the centre or your hotel, others hand over at their office — use the “Pickup” filter in the search to find the right one.
How much does car hire in Durrës cost?
The lowest price is from €15 a day, checked in October 2026. On average it is about €20–21 in winter, €30–31 in July and August, and the peak comes in September at around €33. In October it drops to about €28. Prices by class for your dates are in the search above, worked out by the company.
Parking and petrol
Parking in the centre is paid, usually on weekday daytimes — the hours are on the signs. Outside the centre you can park free; spaces marked with a number plate sign belong to someone. Most petrol stations open in the daytime only, with 24-hour ones in the larger towns and on main roads, so start an evening drive with a full tank.
Day trips from Durrës
The amphitheatre is in town. Tirana is about 40 minutes away, Berat about 90 km, an hour and a half. To the south, near Fier, lie the ruins of ancient Apollonia. Shkodër and the Montenegrin border are about two hours away, with the roads to Ulcinj and Podgorica beyond.
When to go
In summer the coast around Durrës gets busy: queues on the way out of town and narrow roads, so allow extra time for any trip. In May, June and October traffic is calmer and hire is cheaper than in September. Winter is the cheapest season here, around €20 a day on average.
Prices by class
Starting prices in low season. July and August cost more. The final amount is calculated at booking for your dates.
Economy
2–4 people: Hyundai i10, VW Polo, VW Up
from€12per day
Saloon
4–5 people with suitcases
from€19per day
Crossover
mountain roads: Dacia Duster, Toyota RAV4
from€21per day
Minivan, 7–9 seats
Mercedes Vito, VW Transporter
from€30per day
Premium
executive cars
convertibles are a separate class, from €40
from€34per day
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Common questions
Does Durrës have an airport?
No, the nearest is Tirana’s Mother Teresa airport. You can collect a car there or in Durrës: some companies bring it to your hotel.
How much is car hire in Durrës?
From €15 a day. On average around €20 in winter, €30 in summer and €33 in September. Prices checked in October 2026.
Will the car be delivered to my hotel in Durrës?
Some companies do this, others hand cars over at their office. It is shown on the car’s listing, and the “Pickup” filter sorts it before you book.
Where can I park in Durrës?
In the centre, in paid bays — usually charged on weekday daytimes, with the hours on the signs. Outside the centre parking is free, but do not take spaces with a number plate sign.
How far is Berat from Durrës?
About 90 km, roughly an hour and a half. Berat is UNESCO-listed; hire cars must not take the road to Përmet through the Osum Canyon — go round via Levan instead.
Can I drive from Durrës to Montenegro?
Yes, via Shkodër: about two hours to get there, then the Hani i Hotit crossing (for Podgorica) or Muriqan (for Ulcinj). In an Albanian hire car, only with the company’s permission and a Green Card.
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