Car Rental in Durrës
Durrës is Albania's largest port city with a beautiful amphitheatre, long sandy beaches, and excellent road connections across the country. Renting a car from Durrës makes it easy to reach Tirana (just 40km), the northern highlands, or head south along the coast.
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 Durrës
- Ancient Roman amphitheatre
- 40km to Tirana
- Long sandy beaches
Getting there
≈ 40 km from Tirana (about 45 minutes)
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How far is Durrës from Tirana, and how long does the drive take?
Durrës is just 40 km from Tirana, about 45 minutes on the main highway, making it the easiest day trip or starting point for a longer coastal road trip.
Where do I pick up my rental car for Durrës?
You can pick up your rental car in Tirana city or at Rinas Airport and be in Durrës in under an hour, local pickup in Durrës may also be available on request.
Do I need an SUV to drive around Durrës?
No. Durrës and all the surrounding coastal roads are smooth and flat, making a standard car more than sufficient for your visit.
Do I need a credit card to rent a car in Durrës?
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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