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At the Tirana International Airport we recommend the following car hire offers

from 8 £ per day
Basic package

Good offers for a small budget

Mini
e.g. Volkswagen up
12 Days from 23.12 - 03.01.2025
Example vehicle
from 8 £ per day
Economy

Small, agile and economical - that's all it takes!

e.g. Vw polo
12 Days from 23.12 - 03.01.2025
Example vehicle
from 10 £ per day
All-round carefree package

This way nothing can go wrong - carefree and all inclusive!

Mini
e.g. Volkswagen Up
12 Days from 23.12 - 03.01.2025
Example vehicle

Hire a Car at the Tirana International Airport

If you travel to Tirana in autumn you are well advised with a cheap hired car from Tirana Airport. The capital of the Balkan country Albania is still considered an absolute insider tip. Unspoiled nature, friendly people, a lot of history and culture - that's what Albania is all about. The mild temperatures can be enjoyed at the beautiful Albanian Rivera. 

Hire a car at the Tirana International Airport SHPK (TIA)

View over Tirana

View over Tirana

Albania is the hidden insider tip for a perfect summer trip 2020. Throughout the months May, June, July, August and September you are able to explore beautiful beaches, with amazing sunny summer weather and a stunning landscape. Tirana is the most important and only international airport in Albania and the perfect starting point for a very special road trip. Avoid the crowded beaches in the much more expensive neighbour country Greece. Along the Adriatic coast, which normally you would only link to Italy or Croatia, you will have anything you need for a perfect summer holiday. With your directly available hired car, which you can easily compare and book through Driveboo.com, you don't have to worry about anything upon your arrival. With a car you don't have to worry about public transport or expensive taxis to get to your desired destinations. With a hired car you are in the driving seat of your own journey! After exploring the sights of Albanian capital Tirana, the real fun begins when you make your way through the untapped beauty of Albania, the Albanian alps, and coast.

Arrival at the Tirana International Airport SHPK (TIA)

Flexibility upon arrival

Flexibility upon arrival

The in year 1957 build airport, is only 17 kilometers away from the Tirana city center. The city center is well-connected to the airport and easy reachable by car via the new access road from the Tirana - Durres motorway. In year 2019 already over 3.3 million passengers arrived at the airport, the trend is going each year upwards, which shows how popular Albania will become in the following years. If you are taking a flight soon, you can still expect avoiding the crowds on your arrival.

How to get from the Airport to the city center Tirana?

  • Via hired car (highly suggested)
  • Via taxi, the only recommended company is provided by Auto Holiday Albania (AHA). The service costs 20 EUR one way and takes approximately 20 - 25 minutes. The service runs 24 hours 7 days per week
  • Via bus, which is stationed behind the National Theatre of Opera and Ballet

Picking up your hired car at the Tirana International Airport SHPK (TIA)

Rental stations directly at the arrival

Rental stations directly at the arrival

Picking up your hired car at an airport is the easiest way to get to your preselected car. The agencies are often times directly available after leaving the custom clearance. You will find the stations of all the following car hire companies either next to the exit at the arrival area, or in the public area, which is next to the exit door. We selected our partners carefully to enable you choosing from a big pool of the best available options on each and every destination. If you want to drop off your car on another location, the easy and transparent searching tool on Driveboo gives you the opportunity to do so. 

We provide rental cars from the following companies at the Tirana International Airport:

  • Addcar
  • Alamo
  • Avis
  • Budget
  • Enterprise
  • Europcar
  • Green motion
  • Keddy
  • Optimorent
  • Sicily
  • Sixt
  • Surprice
This should be noted:

Please check the opening hours of the selected car hire companies before booking your hired car, to avoid any inconveniences.

Exploring Tirana and Albania after arriving leaving the airport

Albanian Riviera

Albanian Riviera

The first thing you probably want to do is exploring Albanian capital Tirana after leaving the airport. The city center is only a short drive away until you finally arrive the city, which is surrounded by mountains. With the proximity to the Mediterranean Sea, you can expect mild temperatures which are going up to 30 degrees during the Summer months. Tirana is full of impressive architecture, museums, galleries. After you finished discovering the capital it is time to get to know the country and its people, which is not difficult with your personal hired car.

In the following list we collected you the best places to visit and the duration/distance from the airport:

Location Distance from the airport Duration from the airport
Tirana City Center 37 minutes 16 km
Berat 1:47 hours 118 km
Albanian Riviera 3:45 hours 217 km
Llorga Pass 3:03 hours 188 km
Gjrokastra 3:52 hours 248 km
Sarranda 4:10 hours 272 km
Driveboo tip:

With our filter option Unlimited Mileage you don't have to worry about any extra costs during driving your hired car.

Satisfaction with MietwagenCheck
50843 Reviews

4.8/5

84 Experiences of our customers at the Tirana International Airport

Rating of Yuruf G.

“Super service, fast and very uncomplicated....The price-performance ratio was really good...”

Rating of Annette H.

“Everything went quickly and without complications. The car was top, the dents were already all noted and I was not asked for additional insurance. The return was also done quickly. Would I take again in...”

Rating of Felix H.

“Good English skills of the staff! As promised, we could reach the landlord directly at the airport and also by phone immediately, Top!”

Rating of Hedgar T.

“Simple and uncomplicated handover. We got a new car in the best condition. The return was quick and unbureaucratic.”

Rating of Eduard K.

“Simple and smooth processing.”

Frequently asked questions about car hire booking Tirana International Airport

How much does a hired car at Tirana Airport cost? 

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You can get a hired car at Tirana Airport from as little as 8 £ per day. Are you planning to use your hired car for the entire duration of your stay in Albania? A hired car at Tirana Airport is available on a weekly basis for 51 £. Thanks to the one-way rental service, it is very easy to pick up the hired car at Tirana Airport, for example, and drop it off again at another airport. Thanks to our international network of renowned car hire companies from Albania and abroad, we will put together the best individual offer for you. Benefit from our top service and secure the right hired car for your Albania holiday today.


Albania is considered an absolute insider tip when it comes to travelling in Europe. The infrastructure in the country is still conditionally developed, therefore it is advisable to book a hired car.

Our tips for the favorable rented car offer at the airport Tirana: 

  • book your hired car in advance at best 
  • compare the prices on Driveboo and book your hired car online instead of on site
  • choose the smart full/full fuel policy
  • if you are planning longer trips, also choose the all kilometers free option
  • choose the fully comprehensive insurance (without excess) at the time of booking

What to consider when returning the hired car at Tirana Airport? 

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Plan enough buffer time for the return of your hired car. Depending on the chosen refuelling regulation, you should fill up your hired car shortly before returning it at the next gas station. If you miss this due to lack of time, you may have to expect higher costs when returning the hired car. Document the condition of the hired car when you pick it up. Caution instead of indulgence: when picking up the hired car, document the condition of the vehicle by means of camera recordings with your smartphone. In case of doubt, you can refer to it when returning the hired car in case of any conflicts about the deposit. Afterwards, get a receipt confirming that the deposit has been returned to you. When the amount will appear on your credit card statement released again depends on your respective bank. 

Can I cancel my hired car? 

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Have you fallen ill at short notice or are Corona travel stops putting a crimp in your plans? With Driveboo you have the possibility to cancel your reservation 24 hours before the beginning of the rental period. Please note the official Driveboo opening hours of our service team. 

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