Car Rental in Berat
Berat, the 'City of a Thousand Windows', is one of Albania's two UNESCO World Heritage towns, a cascade of white Ottoman houses climbing to a living castle. From Berat a rental car opens up the Osum Canyon, the Tomorr mountains, and the road south to the coast. Pick up in Tirana and reach Berat in about two hours.
You pay a reservation fee online to secure the car and the rest at pickup. It is part of the rental price, not an extra, and most cars need no large card hold.
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Why drive in Berat
- UNESCO City of a Thousand Windows
- Osum Canyon day trips
- Living hilltop castle
Where to park in Berat
Cars are not allowed inside the Mangalem and Gorica quarters, so leave the car below the old town. There is a free lot by the Gorica bridge and a paid lot near the castle approach; from either it is a short walk up. In July and August arrive before mid morning, the castle lot fills first.
Getting there
≈ 120 km from Tirana (about 2 hours)
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FAQ
How do I get from Tirana to Berat by car?
Berat is about 120 km south of Tirana, roughly a 2-hour drive on well-paved roads, making it an easy day trip or overnight stop.
Where do I pick up my rental car for Berat?
Rental cars can be collected in Tirana city or at Rinas Airport, both are convenient starting points for the drive to Berat.
Do I need an SUV to visit Berat and the Osum Canyon?
A standard car is fine for Berat itself. For exploring the Osum Canyon gorge road and the Tomorr mountains in depth, a car with a bit more clearance is helpful but not mandatory.
Do I need a credit card to rent a car in Berat?
No credit card is needed at pickup. You pay a small part online by card to book, and the rest to the agency at pickup, in cash or by card where the agency accepts it.
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