Tools for a road trip through Albania by car: the rules of the road, fuel prices, border crossings, parking, what the drive will cost and when to go.
Need a car for the trip? Local rental companies on Cria offer car rental at Tirana Airport, car rental in Tirana and rental cars across Albania.
Before you book
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Which car do I need?
Answer a few questions about your trip to see which type of car fits it, with matching cars on Cria right now.
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Best time to rent a car
Rental prices month by month from the cars listed on Cria, with the weather and crowds to expect.
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Trip cost calculator
The fuel and toll cost of a drive between 14 Albanian cities.
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Insurance and deposit
What the deposit and each level of insurance cover, the damage often left out, and a pickup and return checklist.
On the road
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Driving rules in Albania
Speed limits, fines, and which driving licences and international driving permits are accepted.
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Fuel prices in Albania
Albania's official maximum fuel prices, checked by hand, next to prices in the neighbouring countries.
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Parking in Albania
Tirana's parking zones and how to pay, Tirana Airport parking tariffs and parking in other cities.
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Border crossings
The road crossings into Greece, Montenegro, Kosovo and North Macedonia, the documents to carry and the EU Entry/Exit System (EES).
Money
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Currency converter
Lek rates for 12 currencies, updated every day, with the lek banknotes and what everyday things cost.
