Car Hire Albania

Car Rental in Albania Mini Guide

Big car hire names like Alamo, Enterprise and Sixt are all present in Albania and for first time renters in Albania, these international brands will likely be appealing and for good reason, they offer a great service and one that many are used to. You are unlikely to go far wrong by renting a car from any of these via our booking system, but prepare to pay a premium for the privilege. For many, that’s a price worth paying, but it needn’t be a given.

Local agents like OptimoRent and Surprise offer a compelling argument against the big 3, expect to pay as much as 20% less and don’t assume the standard of car or service will be any less.

We all have different views on what constitutes the best deal, for some it’s the lowest price, others it’s the car and to many best service outweighs both. With no less than 10 rental agents across Albania and over 100 model / agent configurations, it’s no wonder that you might find yourself a little confused about what car / agent combination is best for you.

Across all rental agents in Albania, the most popular rental cars by class are;

Volkswagen Up (mini)
Hyundai i20 (economy)
Ford Focus (compact)
Suzuki Vitara (SUV)
Volkswagen PAssat (standard)
Volkswagen Caddy (minivan)
Mercedes Vito (9 seater)

Cheapest car hire in Albania

Volkswagen Up

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 57.96 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 405.78 EUR from 24/07/2023

1 |

Manual |

Yes

Volkswagen Up

4 Adults, 5 Doors

From 57.96 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 405.78 EUR from 24/07/2023

2 |

Manual |

Yes

Volkswagen Up

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 57.96 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 405.78 EUR from 24/07/2023

1 |

Manual |

Yes

Peugeot 108

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 57.96 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 405.78 EUR from 24/07/2023

2 |

Manual |

Yes

Hyundai i10

4 Adults, 5 Doors

From 57.98 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 405.90 EUR from 24/07/2023

2 |

Manual |

Yes

Hyundai i10

4 Adults, 5 Doors

From 60.88 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 426.20 EUR from 24/07/2023

2 |

Manual |

Yes

Peugeot 108

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 62.19 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 435.37 EUR from 24/07/2023

2 |

Manual |

Yes

Hyundai i10

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 63.27 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 442.94 EUR from 24/07/2023

2 |

Automatic |

Yes

Volkswagen Up

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 63.76 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 446.35 EUR from 24/07/2023

1 |

Manual |

Yes

Hyundai Accent

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 66.54 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 465.84 EUR from 24/07/2023

3 |

Manual |

Yes

Volkswagen Golf

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 66.54 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 465.84 EUR from 24/07/2023

3 |

Manual |

Yes

Volkswagen Golf

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 66.54 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 465.84 EUR from 24/07/2023

3 |

Manual |

Yes

Fiat 500L

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 66.54 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 465.84 EUR from 24/07/2023

3 |

Manual |

Yes

Ford Focus

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 66.56 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 465.98 EUR from 24/07/2023

3 |

Manual |

Yes

Opel Astra

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 68.58 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 480.06 EUR from 24/07/2023

3 |

Automatic |

Yes

Opel Astra

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 68.58 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 480.06 EUR from 24/07/2023

3 |

Automatic |

Yes

Ford Focus

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 69.89 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 489.28 EUR from 24/07/2023

3 |

Manual |

Yes

Volkswagen Golf

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 73.20 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 512.42 EUR from 24/07/2023

3 |

Manual |

Yes

Hyundai i20

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 57.75 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 404.26 EUR from 24/07/2023

2 |

Manual |

Yes

Hyundai i20

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 57.75 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 404.26 EUR from 24/07/2023

2 |

Manual |

Yes

Volkswagen Polo

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 57.75 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 404.26 EUR from 24/07/2023

2 |

Manual |

Yes

Volkswagen Polo

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 57.75 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 404.26 EUR from 24/07/2023

2 |

Manual |

Yes

Opel Corsa

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 57.76 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 404.38 EUR from 24/07/2023

2 |

Manual |

Yes

Opel Corsa

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 57.76 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 404.38 EUR from 24/07/2023

2 |

Manual |

Yes

Fiat Panda

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 58.55 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 409.87 EUR from 24/07/2023

2 |

Manual |

Yes

Volkswagen Polo

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 58.55 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 409.87 EUR from 24/07/2023

2 |

Manual |

Yes

Fiat Punto

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 58.55 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 409.87 EUR from 24/07/2023

2 |

Manual |

Yes

Mercedes C Class

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 276.29 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 1934.07 EUR from 24/07/2023

4 |

Automatic |

Yes

Mercedes C Class

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 276.29 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 1934.07 EUR from 24/07/2023

4 |

Automatic |

Yes

Volkswagen Jetta

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 71.55 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 500.85 EUR from 24/07/2023

4 |

Manual |

Yes

Fiat Croma

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 71.57 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 501.00 EUR from 24/07/2023

4 |

Manual |

Yes

Fiat Croma

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 75.15 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 526.05 EUR from 24/07/2023

4 |

Manual |

Yes

Fiat Croma

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 78.72 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 551.10 EUR from 24/07/2023

4 |

Manual |

Yes

Fiat Croma

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 82.66 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 578.65 EUR from 24/07/2023

4 |

Manual |

Yes

Volkswagen Passat

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 82.66 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 578.65 EUR from 24/07/2023

4 |

Manual |

Yes

Volkswagen Passat

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 82.66 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 578.65 EUR from 24/07/2023

4 |

Manual |

Yes

Volkswagen Passat

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 82.66 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 578.65 EUR from 24/07/2023

4 |

Manual |

Yes

Volkswagen Passat

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 86.79 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 607.58 EUR from 24/07/2023

4 |

Manual |

Yes

Top tips when hiring a car in Albania

The roads are generally in quite poor condition, consider hiring an SUV or drive carefully to avoid damage to your hire car
Drive on the RIGHT, consider hiring an automatic hire car if you’re worried about gear changes
We recommend taking an international driving permit (IDP 1949)
Don’t be tempted to use a mobile whilst driving, locals may well, but it is illegal and will result in a fine
There are 7 car hire companies in Albania to choose from, Avis are currently ranked the best whilst SurPrice one of the most popular

Popular car hire destinations in Albania

Laws and rules of the road when driving in Albania

R

Road Driving Side
40kph

Urban speed Limit
80kph

Rural Speed Limit
90-110kph

Motorway Speed Limit
LEK 196.57/Ltr

Current Petrol Price
10mg

Drink Drive Limit
ALL

Currency
NO

Tolls
21

Min Rental Age

18

Min Driving Age
Front and Rear

Seatbelts
Fixed and Mobile

Speed Cameras
Hands Free Only

Mobile Phones

Compare car rental agents in Albania

Rental Agent

Locations

Rating (/10)

Customer Reviews

Mini (€/day)

Compact (€/day)

Intermediate (€/day)

Standard (€/day)

Enterprise

7.8/10

€ 66.97

€ 76.88

€ 82.66

€ 103.33

Alamo

6.9/10

€ 57.98

€ 66.56

€ 71.57

€ 89.46

Budget

6.9/10

€

€ 68.58

€ 88.98

€ 93.54

Avis

6.1/10

€

€ 78.00

€ 97.20

€

Sicily by car

6.0/10

€ 57.96

€ 66.54

€ 103.39

€ 173.23

Green motion

5.7/10

€ 66.95

€ 92.97

€ 97.90

€

Surprice

4.8/10

204

€ 96.26

€ 114.65

€ 201.39

€

Addcar

3.9/10

€

€ 66.54

€ 71.55

€ 207.30

Carwiz

2.4/10

€ 57.96

€ 66.54

€

Car rental agent statistics in Albania

7.9/10

Highest rated agent:
ENTERPRISE

2.4/10

Lowest rated agent:
CARWIZ

389

Total number of reviews in
Albania

8

Most Locations in Albania:
SURPRICE

11

Average wait time
(Min.)

17

Total rental companies

Average prices per day for car hire in Albania

Item	Percent
January	€ 68
February	€ 64
March	€ 58
April	€ 64
May	€ 70
June	€ 101
July	€ 109
August	€ 94
September	€ 79
October	€ 66
November	€ 69
December	€ 62

Item	Percent
January	€ 51
February	€ 50
March	€ 44
April	€ 53
May	€ 60
June	€ 73
July	€ 93
August	€ 77
September	€ 59
October	€ 52
November	€ 52
December	€ 51

Item	Percent
January	€ 94
February	€ 137
March	€ 122
April	€ 127
May	€ 132
June	€ 165
July	€ 188
August	€ 194
September	€ 155
October	€ 187
November	€ 151
December	€ 148

Item	Percent
January	€ 71
February	€ 72
March	€ 65
April	€ 80
May	€ 85
June	€ 95
July	€ 125
August	€ 137
September	€ 89
October	€ 69
November	€ 71
December	€ 70

Item	Percent
January	€ 76
February	€ 75
March	€ 75
April	€ 80
May	€ 85
June	€ 95
July	€ 116
August	€ 72
September	€ 79
October	€ 75
November	€ 76
December	€ 76

Item	Percent
January	€ 43
February	€ 42
March	€ 41
April	€ 43
May	€ 48
June	€ 63
July	€ 77
August	€ 66
September	€ 49
October	€ 45
November	€ 46
December	€ 44

Item	Percent
January	€ 78
February	€ 82
March	€ 80
April	€ 87
May	€ 98
June	€ 120
July	€ 145
August	€ 166
September	€ 111
October	€ 84
November	€ 78
December	€ 77

Item	Percent
January	€ 93
February	€ 83
March	€ 70
April	€ 69
May	€ 74
June	€ 149
July	€ 140
August	€ 127
September	€ 116
October	€ 90
November	€ 95
December	€ 83

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*average daily rates based on 7 day rental, search for today's best prices.

Fuel prices in Albania

	Diesel	Unleaded
Jun , 2022	€ 2.04	€ 2.02
Jul , 2022	€ 2.10	€ 2.04
Aug , 2022	€ 1.90	€ 1.78
Sep , 2022	€ 1.98	€ 1.64
Oct , 2022	€ 1.89	€ 1.68
Nov , 2022	€ 2.00	€ 1.77
Dec , 2022	€ 2.03	€ 1.79
Jan , 2023	€ 1.70	€ 1.51
Feb , 2023	€ 1.69	€ 1.62
Mar , 2023	€ 1.74	€ 1.68
Apr , 2023	€ 1.63	€ 1.64
May , 2023	€ 1.56	€ 1.59

Month, Year	Diesel €/ltr	Unleaded €/ltr
May , 2023	1.56	1.59
Apr , 2023	1.63	1.64
Mar , 2023	1.74	1.68
Feb , 2023	1.69	1.62
Jan , 2023	1.70	1.51
Dec , 2022	2.03	1.79
Nov , 2022	2.00	1.77
Oct , 2022	1.89	1.68
Sep , 2022	1.98	1.64
Aug , 2022	1.90	1.78
Jul , 2022	2.10	2.04
Jun , 2022	2.04	2.02