Car hire Tirana airport

Cheap Car Hire Tirana airport

Tirana is the capital city of Albania. A popular destination for both national and international tourists, Tirana is served by Tirana Airport, which sits 11km (7 miles) northwest of the capital city.

About Car Hire in Tirana Airport

As mentioned earlier, Tirana Airport is only 11km away from Tirana itself and can be reached within around a 30-minute drive, depending on traffic. Therefore, it is very easy to reach the airport from the city by car.

Despite its relatively small size, Tirana Airport is the busiest airport in Albania, and in fact one of the busiest airports in the Balkans. It processes over 7 million passengers a year, many of whom fly with Air Albania.

Many international destinations can be reached directly from Tirana Airport, including Greece, Türkiye, Italy, England, Poland, Switzerland, Austria, Slovakia, Bulgaria, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and more.

Tirana is an easy city to reach from other Albanian cities by road, thanks to its strong road network. It takes less than two hours by road from Berat, just over two hours from Vlorë, and around four hours to popular holiday destination Ksamil.

The majority of the roads which connect Tirana to other major Albanian cities are highways, or motorways, which means that driving is usually fairly simple and a lot quicker than navigating through winding country lanes. There are also numerous service stations along the way where you can grab something to eat, drink or simply rest for a while.

Range of Car Hire Suppliers at Tirana Airport

There are many car hire suppliers at Tirana Airport, including Avis, Budget, Enterprise, National, Sixt and more – all of whom offer reliable, suitable cars for your visit to Albania.

Most Popular Car Type at Tirana Airport

Here are some of the most popular cars available from Tirana Airport.

Skoda Fabia

• Transmission: Manual
• Passengers: 5
• Doors: 3

Known for being a classic yet reliable car, the Skoda Fabia is perfect for a small family or a couple who wish to explore Albania by road. The size of the car makes it an attractive option for city driving as well as visiting the Albanian countryside.

Volkswagen Golf

• Transmission: Manual
• Passengers: 5
• Doors: 5

Another good car if you want a fuel-efficient motor, the Volkswagen Golf has the advantage of combining fuel efficiency with good horsepower, and it is one of the most popular choices at Tirana Airport, regardless if you are a solo traveller, couple, or family.

Kia Stonic

• Transmission: Automatic
• Passengers: 5
• Doors: 4

The Kia Stonic is the ideal vehicle choice for drivers who prefer an automatic car over a manual car. This car is also suitable for families thanks to its larger size, especially its boot space, which provides more than enough room for suitcases and other items of large luggage.

Nissan Kicks

• Transmission: Automatic
• Passengers: 5
• Doors: 5

Another car more than suitable for large families, the Nissan Kicks is a popular choice at Tirana Airport. The automatic nature of this car means that it is much easier to drive along Albania’s busy highways in comparison to manual cars, so makes it a popular choice for visitors who wish to spend a fair bit of time driving around the country.