Car rental prices in Albania
How much does it cost to rent a car in Albania? This page shows today's daily rates from the cars listed on rentalbania.al, by car type and by pickup place. The figures are updated automatically from the live listings.
By the rentalbania.al team · Updated 12 October 2026
Key facts
- Prices are set by each owner, in euros, per day.
- July to mid-September is high season; November to March is the cheapest time to rent.
- There is no booking fee on rentalbania.al: you pay the owner at pickup.
- The deposit is separate from the price and is refundable.
Prices today
- 10 cars are listed on rentalbania.al by 3 local agencies and owners (26 October 2026).
- Daily prices today run from €25 to €95; the median is €44 per day.
- 4 cars have automatic transmission and 6 have a manual gearbox.
- 6 cars can be booked instantly; the rest are confirmed by the owner within 24 hours.
- Refundable deposits range from €150 to €500.
- The lowest minimum driver age is 21.
- 7 cars may be driven abroad (Greece, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Kosovo).
Prices by car type
| Car type | Cars listed | From, per day | Median, per day |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 3 | €25 | €26 |
| Compact | 2 | €35 | €39 |
| SUV | 3 | €45 | €48 |
| Sedan | 1 | €75 | €75 |
| Minivan | 1 | €95 | €95 |
Economy and compact cars are the cheapest and suit cities, the coast and main roads. SUVs cost more and are the right choice for mountain roads. Cars with automatic transmission are usually more expensive than the same model with a manual gearbox, and there are fewer of them.
Prices by pickup place
| Pickup place | Cars listed | From, per day | Median, per day |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tirana Airport (TIA) | 8 | €25 | €47 |
| Tirana | 6 | €25 | €56 |
| Durres | 2 | €35 | €39 |
| Vlore | 3 | €28 | €45 |
| Saranda | 2 | €28 | €37 |
| Ksamil | 1 | €45 | €45 |
| Shkodra | 3 | €26 | €48 |
| Lezha | 2 | €26 | €37 |
| Golem | 1 | €35 | €35 |
| Podgorica Airport (TGD) | 2 | €26 | €37 |
A pickup place counts every car that is based there or that the owner delivers there. Delivery may add a fee to the total; search with your dates to see it.
What the price includes
The daily rate covers:
- the car for each rental day, with the daily kilometre allowance shown on its page (some cars have unlimited kilometres);
- the mandatory third-party liability insurance;
- pickup and return at the owner's base.
Not included in the daily rate:
- the refundable deposit, taken by the owner at pickup;
- fuel — most cars are full-to-full;
- optional insurance packages and extras such as a child seat or an additional driver;
- delivery to an airport, port or hotel, and the cross-border fee, where they apply;
- road tolls, parking and traffic fines.
When it is cheapest
| Period | Demand | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| November – March | Low | The lowest prices and the widest choice |
| April – June and mid-September – October | Medium | Moderate prices and good availability |
| July – mid-September | High | The highest prices; automatics and SUVs are booked first |
How to pay less
- Book early for July and August, especially if you need an automatic or seven seats.
- Rent for a week or more: many owners give a length discount.
- Choose a manual gearbox if you are comfortable with one.
- Pick up at the owner's base to avoid a delivery fee.
- Return the car where you collected it; one-way rentals often cost more.
- Compare the total for your dates, including the insurance package and the deposit, not only the daily rate.
Questions and answers
What is the cheapest car to rent in Albania?
Small economy cars with a manual gearbox are the cheapest. The table on this page shows today's lowest daily rate for each car type.
Is it cheaper to rent a car at Tirana Airport or in the city?
The daily rate is usually the same; what changes is the delivery fee. Some owners are based at the airport, others charge a fee to bring the car there. The search shows the total for each pickup place.
Do car rental prices in Albania include insurance?
The mandatory third-party liability insurance is included. Cover for damage to the rental car is offered in packages with different excess and deposit levels.
Ready to choose a car?
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Keep reading
- Renting a car in Albania: the complete guideEverything you need to rent a car in Albania: documents, minimum age, prices, deposits, insurance, airport pickup and driving to neighbouring countries.
- Driving in Albania: rules, roads, tolls and tipsSpeed limits, the alcohol limit, tolls, road conditions, driving times, parking, fuel and emergency numbers — what to know before driving in Albania.
- Car rental in Albania: frequently asked questionsShort, direct answers about renting a car in Albania and about how rentalbania.al works.