Albania Road Trip Cost Calculator
Planning an Albania self-drive holiday? Estimate the full cost of your road trip in seconds, car rental plus fuel for any route, from Tirana Airport to Saranda, Berat, Theth and beyond. Driving in Albania is the best way to reach the beaches of the Riviera and the villages of the Accursed Mountains.
How we calculate the cost
- Rental: days × the car's daily rate × a season multiplier (Summer ×1.20, Shoulder ×1.00, Off-season ×0.90).
- Distance: for each direction out of Tirana, the drive to your farthest stop and back, plus 25% for local driving. Stops on the same road are not counted twice.
- Fuel: total km × 8.5L/100km × €2.34/L (petrol €2.23, diesel €2.39).
- Total: rental range + fuel = your full road-trip estimate.
FAQ
How much does it cost to rent a car for a week in Albania?
Roughly €125-€500 for the rental alone, depending on the car class and season, an economy car off-season at the low end, an SUV in peak summer at the high end. Add fuel (≈€120-€180 for a typical week's driving) for your full budget.
What is the average fuel cost for a road trip in Albania?
Petrol is around €2.23 per litre and diesel around €2.39. For a typical week of touring you should budget €120-€180 in fuel, depending on how far you drive and your car's consumption.
Do I need a credit card to rent a car in Albania?
No. You pay a little online when you book to secure the car, and the remainder directly to the partner at pickup. No large credit-card hold is required.
Is it safe to drive in Albania?
Yes. The main highways and coastal roads are paved and well-maintained. Mountain roads to Theth and Valbonë are steep and partly unpaved. Book an SUV or 4x4 for those routes.
What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Albania?
October to April. Off-season rates run roughly 10-20% lower than the July-August peak, and the fleet is far more available.
How many km should I budget for a full Albania road trip?
A complete circuit covering the coast, the south and the northern Alps runs about 1,500-2,500 km, including local driving once you arrive at each destination.