Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Durrës travel guide

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You're Going to Love Durrës

With a population of 122,034, Durrës is the largest city in Durres, Albania by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Durrës has to offer.

When to visit Durrës

Durrës in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 134
1 night at 3-star hotel
Durrës in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 134
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Durrës

Plane

When flying to Durrës, you’ll arrive at Tirana Rinas (TIA), which is located 24 km from the city centre The shortest flight to Durrës from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 9h.

Train

The train station in Durrës is called Durrës, and is located 0.8 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Durrës is to pick up a car rental from Tirana, which is about 30 km from Durrës. You’ll find branches of United Rent A Car and Europcar, among others, in Tirana.

Plane

When flying to Durrës, you’ll arrive at Tirana Rinas (TIA), which is located 24 km from the city centre The shortest flight to Durrës from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 9h.

Train

The train station in Durrës is called Durrës, and is located 0.8 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Durrës is to pick up a car rental from Tirana, which is about 30 km from Durrës. You’ll find branches of United Rent A Car and Europcar, among others, in Tirana.

Airports near Durrës

Airlines serving Durrës

KLM
Good (1,460 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,810 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,768 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,237 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,237 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,880 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,125 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,349 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,538 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,534 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (900 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,699 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,747 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,181 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,416 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,369 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,149 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (962 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,152 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,283 reviews)
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Where to stay in Durrës

Average rates range from around C$ 79 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 116 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Durrës

Renting a car in Durrës

Compact (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Durrës, while also 76% cheaper than other types, on average.

Compact (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Durrës, while also 76% cheaper than other types, on average.