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Hiring a campervan in Tirana means setting off from the capital of Albania, at the foot of Mount Dajti, towards one of Europe's last great road-trip playgrounds: the Albanian Riviera and its Ionian Sea coves, the Ottoman towns of Berat and Gjirokastër, the mountains of Theth and the shores of Lake Ohrid. Our partner company, Anywhere Campers, offers 2-berth campervans and motorhomes with up to 6 berths, with manual or automatic gearboxes.
In the centre of the country, Tirana puts the Adriatic coast less than an hour's drive away, and both the south and the north within half a day.
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Where to pick up your vehicle à Tirana?
Observed prices
Rental prices observed à Tirana
| Vehicle | Winter January | Spring April | Summer July | Autumn October |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campervan | from €327/day median €330/day | from €349/day median €352/day | from €395/day median €398/day | from €335/day median €338/day |
| Low-profile motorhome | from €339/day median €356/day | from €355/day median €371/day | from €407/day median €418/day | from €346/day median €357/day |
| Large motorhome | from €344/day median €347/day | from €360/day median €363/day | from €407/day median €409/day | from €352/day median €355/day |
Daily prices observed on October 26, 2026 for a 15-day rental: CoolDrive selling price, mandatory fees included, 1 rental companies compared. 100% of offers with unlimited mileage. Median excess: €1,500.
Road trip ideas
Road trips from Tirana
1 The Albanian Riviera to Butrint
- Tirana
- Vlora
- Llogara Pass
- Dhërmi
- Himara
- Porto Palermo
- Ksamil
- Butrint
- Saranda
- Syri i Kaltër
- Gjirokastër
- Tirana
Via Fier and Vlora, the road climbs through the pines to the Llogara Pass before dropping down to the Ionian Sea: Dhërmi, Himara, the fortress of Porto Palermo, then Ksamil and the ancient site of Butrint, facing Corfu. The return leg passes the Blue Eye spring (Syri i Kaltër) and Gjirokastër, a UNESCO-listed stone town. The pass's hairpins and the lanes of the coastal villages favour a compact vehicle.
- Distance
- about 600 km
- Recommended vehicle
- Campervan or low-profile motorhome
2 Krujë, Shkodër and the Theth valley
- Tirana
- Krujë
- Shkodër
- Lake Shkodër
- Theth
- Lezhë
- Tirana
To the north, the citadel of Krujë, linked to the national hero Skanderbeg, overlooks the plain half an hour from Tirana. Shkodër and its lake, shared with Montenegro, then open the way to the Albanian Alps: a road now paved, but narrow and steep, climbs to the village of Theth, the starting point for hikes to the Grunas waterfall and the Valbona Pass. You come back down via Lezhë.
- Distance
- about 380 km
- Recommended vehicle
- Campervan or camper van
3 Lake Ohrid, Korçë, Përmet and Berat
- Tirana
- Elbasan
- Pogradec
- Korçë
- Ersekë
- Përmet
- Bënjë
- Berat
- Tirana
After Elbasan and its fortress, the road follows the Shkumbin valley up to Pogradec, on the Albanian shore of Lake Ohrid. Korçë, a characterful town close to Greece, comes before a long mountain road via Ersekë to Përmet, in the valley of the Vjosa, a wild river that has become a national park; the Bënjë thermal baths are close by. The way back passes Berat, the town of a thousand windows.
- Distance
- about 600 km
- Recommended vehicle
- Low-profile motorhome
Weather and seasons
When to go à Tirana?
Best time
June to August
June to August
highs 29 to 32 °C, lows 18 to 20 °C
The driest and sunniest period of the year, with very long days. It is very hot on the Tirana plain and on the coast, where the Riviera is packed from late July to mid-August; it is, however, the best season to drive up to Theth or into the mountains around Korçë and Përmet.
Spring and autumn
March to May, September to October
highs 16 to 27 °C, lows 6 to 17 °C
Mild temperatures but frequent, sometimes heavy showers, especially in March and October. September is the ideal month for the Riviera: the sea is still warm and the beaches are quiet again. In spring the valleys are green and the rivers high, but snow can linger on the mountain passes until April.
Winter
November to February
November to February
highs 11 to 17 °C, lows 3 to 9 °C
The season of heavy rain: November and January are the wettest months of the year in Tirana. Nights stay above freezing on the plain, but snow often closes the mountain roads and most Riviera campsites are shut. A cultural tour in a heated motorhome, between towns and ancient sites, is still possible.
Climate à Tirana, month by month
Most pleasant months: June to August.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 11 °C | 3 °C | 185 mm | 7 h/day |
| Feb | 14 °C | 4 °C | 102 mm | 8 h/day |
| Mar | 16 °C | 6 °C | 149 mm | 9 h/day |
| Apr | 19 °C | 9 °C | 116 mm | 11 h/day |
| May | 23 °C | 13 °C | 127 mm | 12 h/day |
| Jun | 29 °C | 18 °C | 63 mm | 13 h/day |
| Jul | 32 °C | 20 °C | 33 mm | 14 h/day |
| Aug | 32 °C | 20 °C | 32 mm | 13 h/day |
| Sep | 27 °C | 17 °C | 105 mm | 11 h/day |
| Oct | 22 °C | 12 °C | 126 mm | 9 h/day |
| Nov | 17 °C | 9 °C | 214 mm | 7 h/day |
| Dec | 13 °C | 5 °C | 140 mm | 7 h/day |
Averages 2016–2025 computed from Open-Meteo data (ERA5 reanalysis).
Practical tips
Everything to know before hitting the road
From Rinas airport
Tirana's Mother Teresa International Airport is at Rinas, less than 20 km north-west of the city centre. An airport bus and taxis reach the city in about half an hour, depending on traffic. Tell the rental company your landing time to arrange the vehicle handover, and allow some margin in case your flight is delayed.
Driving and parking in Tirana
Traffic in Tirana is heavy and sometimes chaotic: congested roundabouts, abrupt lane changes, scooters and pedestrians everywhere. Skanderbeg Square is pedestrianised and the streets of the Blloku are narrow and crowded: leave the motorhome in a guarded car park or on the outskirts, and explore the centre on foot or by taxi. Leave early in the morning, while the exits towards Durrës and Elbasan are still flowing.
Very uneven roads
The main roads have been modernised, but secondary roads remain narrow and winding, with potholes, livestock, cyclists and slow vehicles, and overtaking is often daring. Avoid driving at night, and fill up before heading into the remote valleys of the north and south-east, where petrol stations are few and far between.
Campsites and wild camping
Campsites have multiplied along the Riviera, around Ksamil, Himara and Dhërmi, and on the shores of Lakes Shkodër and Ohrid; many close out of season. Wild camping is widely tolerated outside national parks and private land, but stay discreet, avoid busy beaches and check local rules, which are becoming stricter on the coast.
What travellers ask
Your questions about a road trip à Tirana
Where can I pick up a campervan in Tirana?
In Tirana, our partner is Anywhere Campers, which has a depot in the Albanian capital. The place and time of the key handover are given when you book. Allow an hour for the vehicle briefing and inspection, then do your shopping before leaving the city: large supermarkets become scarcer once you are on the road.
How much does it cost to hire a campervan in Tirana?
The price varies with the season, the length of hire, the model and the gearbox: a 6-berth family coachbuilt motorhome does not cost the same as a campervan for two. Run a search with your dates to get real prices, mandatory fees included and bookable straight away, and compare, for example, a June departure with a September one.
Which vehicles are available from Tirana?
Anywhere Campers offers the Van for 2, a 2-berth campervan, Carado T 447 (4 berths), Sunlight T 68 and Adria Matrix (5 berths) low-profile motorhomes, and the Sunlight A70, a 6-berth coachbuilt motorhome with an over-cab bed designed for families. Several models come with either a manual or an automatic gearbox.
Can I drive to Montenegro, Kosovo or Greece?
Kotor, Prizren and Ioannina are a day's drive away, but Albania is not part of the European Union: every border means a check of passports and vehicle documents. The countries allowed depend on the rental company and its insurance; check them in the offer conditions before planning a loop through the Balkans.
How many days should I plan for a road trip in Albania?
One week is enough to drive down the Riviera to Butrint and back up via Gjirokastër. With ten to fifteen days, you can add the mountainous north around Shkodër and Theth, then the east, from Lake Ohrid to Berat. Keep some margin: in the mountains, journey times are much longer than the distance suggests.
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Frequently asked questions
FAQ — Campervan and motorhome hire in Tirana
What licence do I need to drive a motorhome in Albania?
For a motorhome, campervan or camper van under 3.5 tonnes, a category B licence is enough. Albania recognises licences from European Union countries; with any other licence, especially one not written in the Latin alphabet, an international driving permit is recommended. The rental company's minimum age and years of driving are shown in the offer conditions.
Are Albanian roads tolled?
Albania has no vignette and most roads are free. The main exception is the Rruga e Kombit, the motorway linking Milot to the Kosovo border, whose toll is paid at a barrier near the Kalimash tunnel, according to the vehicle category. Other concession sections may become tolled: check the rules in force before you leave.
Which currency should I use in Albania?
The currency is the lek. Cards are accepted at petrol stations on the main roads, in supermarkets and at some campsites in Tirana and on the Riviera, but cash remains essential in villages, small restaurants and markets. Cash machines are plentiful in the capital, in Shkodër, Berat and Saranda; they become rare in the mountains.
Can I take the Lake Koman ferry with a motorhome?
Lake Koman, between Shkodër and Valbona, is crossed by small ferries that carry a few vehicles, mostly cars and campervans. Space is very limited and the length or height of a motorhome can be a problem: book with the operator, check the accepted dimensions and make sure the narrow road to the Koman dam suits your vehicle.
When should I book a campervan in Tirana?
For July and August, book several months ahead: rental supply remains modest in Albania compared with the summer rush to the Riviera, and each category has only a few models available from Tirana. In spring, September and October, the choice is wider and a few weeks before departure is often enough.
About us
Why start a motorhome trip from Tirana
Tirana lies in the centre of Albania, a country still little explored by motorhome despite some of the most varied landscapes in the Balkans. In a few hours, you go from the beaches of the Ionian Sea to the peaks of the Albanian Alps, from the Ottoman towns of Berat and Gjirokastër to the shores of Lake Ohrid. Stages are short and the welcome is famously warm, making it a great destination for a first trip to the Balkans.
From the capital, Anywhere Campers offers a full range, from the campervan for two to the 6-berth family coachbuilt. Served by the international airport and close to the port of Durrës, linked to Italy by ferry, Tirana is also a starting point for Montenegro, Kosovo, North Macedonia and Greece, depending on the countries allowed by the rental company. The most pleasant weather runs from June to August, but spring and September suit those who want to avoid the crowds.
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