Albania
Car hire in Vlorë
Vlorë (Vlora) sits on a bay where the Albanian Riviera begins: 25 km south the road climbs to the Llogara Pass, then runs along the sea to Sarandë. Car hire here starts from €25 a day. The town has no airport with flights yet — you fly into Tirana.
from €11 per day
- start of the Riviera, from €25 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.
Getting to Vlorë and where to collect a car
Vlorë airport does not take passenger flights yet, so the nearest working one is Tirana airport, about 150 km away. You can collect a car there and drive straight down, or get to Vlorë first and pick it up here — some companies bring the car to your hotel.
How much does car hire in Vlorë cost?
The lowest price is from €25 a day, noticeably higher than in Tirana. Prices checked in October 2026. If you are flying into Tirana, compare: it can work out cheaper to collect at the terminal and return the car in another town — the one-way fee is on the car’s listing.
Parking in Vlorë: six zones and TISPARK tickets
The town is split into six paid zones: an hour costs 50 lek, two hours 100, a whole day 600 lek, about €6. You pay the attendant, who gives you a TISPARK receipt to put under the windscreen. The other option is a TISPARK scratch card from a kiosk.
South along the Riviera over the Llogara Pass
The Llogara Pass is about 25 km away, 30–40 minutes of hairpin bends. Beyond it the road drops to the sea and follows the coast to Sarandë: about 120 km, 2.5–3 hours without stops, 5–8 hours if you stop at beaches and viewpoints. It is a day out, not a transfer.
Many turnings down to the beaches off the SH8 heading south are unsurfaced. Hire cars must not use them, and the insurance does not apply there. The same goes for Gjipe canyon: check before you go which road leads down to the beach.
Apollonia and Zvërnec monastery
To the north lies ancient Apollonia, 30–36 km away, about 40 minutes. Zvërnec monastery stands on an islet in the Narta lagoon. If you are coming from Durrës, Apollonia is on the way.
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
Can I fly into Vlorë?
Not yet: Vlorë airport does not take passenger flights. The nearest working airport is Tirana, about 150 km away.
How much is car hire in Vlorë?
From €25 a day, prices checked in October 2026. Tirana starts lower, from €11, so compare options with a return in another town.
How do I pay for parking in Vlorë?
Pay the attendant, who gives you a TISPARK receipt for under the windscreen, or use a TISPARK scratch card from a kiosk. An hour is 50 lek, a day 600 lek, about €6.
How long is the drive from Vlorë to Sarandë?
About 120 km over the Llogara Pass: 2.5–3 hours without stops, 5–8 hours if you stop at beaches and viewpoints.
Can I drive a hire car down to the Riviera beaches?
Only on tarmac. Hire cars are not allowed on the dirt turnings off the SH8: the insurance does not apply there, and most cars carry a GPS tracker.
How far is Apollonia?
30–36 km, about 40 minutes north of Vlorë. The ancient city fits neatly into a drive down from Durrës.
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