If you're planning a vacation in beautiful Durrës and want to fill your trip with an unforgettable experience, rent a car and take a self-drive tour around Albania. Because only travelling by car you can fully enjoy this country: panoramic roads with sea views, authentic towns and villages, mountain trekking, ruins of medieval fortresses and, of course, traditional local cuisine.
You can find and book a car for your trip directly on our website.
Any car will do for driving in and around Durrës, including an economy car. If you are planning a trip to the mountains, we recommend choosing a four-wheel-drive car with a more powerful engine, preferably a crossover. If you dream of driving with open top, why not rent a convertible? If you need a lot of space, a minivan is a great option for travelling with a large group.
Your car rental period in Albania will depend on your travel plans and preferences. If you don't have much time and only want to drive around the nearby sights of Durrës, renting a car for 1-3 days will be enough. And if you are planning a longer trip, rent a car for a week or even two. Albania has enough wonders for any vacation.
The official traffic regulations in Albania are the same as in the rest of Europe. So, it shouldn't be difficult to follow them. However, it is worth noting that local drivers very often break speed limits, rarely use turn signals, and overtake where it’s prohibited to do so. Nevertheless, they drive quite carefully. If this is your first time behind the wheel in Albania, be careful and take your time.
There are both paid and free parking areas in Durrës.
Paid parking spaces are located in the city centre. At most of them, the parking rate is only charged during the daytime on weekdays. Before parking, make sure to check road signs and signposts for accurate information on opening hours and parking rates.
Outside the city centre, parking is free. You can’t park your car at the parking spaces marked with numbers because they are reserved for certain owners or have been bought out.
There are many petrol stations in the country, but they are unevenly distributed. There will be no problems with fuel on the main highways and in major cities. However, if you are planning a trip to remote areas, you had better fill up with extra fuel.
Most petrol stations are only open during the daytime. You can find 24-hour petrol stations in large cities and on busy highways.
Albania has many stunning places to visit by a rental car.
Have a nice trip!