Albania
Car hire in Ksamil
Ksamil is a summer resort south of Sarandë: white sand, turquoise water, seafood restaurants and Butrint next door. If you have come for the beach, you will not need a car every day; if the Blue Eye and Gjirokastër are on the list, you will. Car hire in Albania starts from €11 a day; prices in Ksamil for your dates are in the search above.
from €11 per day
- summer resort next to Butrint
Search and book
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.
Do you need a car in Ksamil?
Not for the beaches: in summer a bus runs between Sarandë and Ksamil roughly every 20–30 minutes, with tickets around 100–200 lek. A car is for the further sights — the Blue Eye, Gjirokastër, the Riviera to the north. Hire one for a few days to cover those and leave it parked on beach days.
Parking near the beaches
By the beaches there are private car parks charging a daily fee in cash, usually a few hundred lek. Travellers report that in July and August the central ones are full by 10 am. Further along the road there are free spaces 5–15 minutes’ walk away. Ask your host about parking before you book.
Where to collect a car
Some companies bring the car to your hotel, others hand over at their office — the “Pickup” filter in the search sorts this out. If nothing suitable is free in Ksamil, look in neighbouring Sarandë. We do not publish a separate lowest price for Ksamil: nationwide, hire starts from €11 a day, and the company works out the amount for your dates.
Day trips from Ksamil
Butrint is just to the south: an ancient city on the UNESCO list, with temples, a forum and an amphitheatre. Sarandë is 15–20 minutes away, and from there the SH99 leads to the Blue Eye and Gjirokastër — one day for both. North along the Riviera are the Llogara Pass and Vlorë, about 2.5–3 hours from Sarandë without stops.
When to go
Ksamil lives for the summer. From July to September demand for cars across the country is at its highest, so book early; in August hire costs roughly twice the winter average. In May, June and October the beaches are quieter, parking is easier and the car is cheaper.
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
Do I need a car in Ksamil?
Not for the beaches: in summer a bus runs to Sarandë roughly every 20–30 minutes. For the Blue Eye, Gjirokastër and the Riviera, yes.
Where can I park in Ksamil in summer?
By the beaches, in private car parks with a daily cash fee, usually a few hundred lek. In July and August the central ones fill up in the morning; further along the road there are free spaces 5–15 minutes’ walk away.
How much is car hire in Ksamil?
We do not publish a separate lowest price for Ksamil: the amount for your dates is shown in the search above. Across Albania, hire starts from €11 a day.
How far is Butrint from Ksamil?
Butrint is close by, just south of Ksamil. It is an ancient city on the UNESCO list — temples, a forum and an amphitheatre.
Can I drive a hire car to the wild beaches near Ksamil?
Only on tarmac. Dirt turnings down to beaches — such as Mirror Beach and Edon Bina — are forbidden for hire cars, and the insurance does not apply there.
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