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 6 days in order to fully appreciate everything Durrës has to offer.

When to visit Durrës

Durrës in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 164
1 night at 3-star hotel
Durrës in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 164
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 Calgary and takes around 17h 40m.

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 City Rent a Car and CarWiz, 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 Calgary and takes around 17h 40m.

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 City Rent a Car and CarWiz, among others, in Tirana.

Airports near Durrës

TIATirana Rinas
KFZKukës Intl

Airlines serving Durrës

Lufthansa
Good (8,238 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,575 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,223 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,078 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,466 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,592 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,253 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,649 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,662 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (967 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,227 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,985 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,197 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,657 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,532 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,429 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,467 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,377 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,361 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,041 reviews)
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Where to stay in Durrës

Average rates range from around C$ 74 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 151 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Durrës

Most booked hotels in Durrës

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Palace Hotel & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 159+
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Marea Resort
4 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
C$ 74+
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Renting a car in Durrës

Renting a car in Durrës costs C$ 44 per day, on average, or C$ 265 if you want to rent it for 6 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 16% cheaper than airport locations in Durrës.

The most frequently booked car type in Durrës is Economy (Kia Rio or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Volkswagen Polo or similar) are, on average, 57% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Durrës costs C$ 44 per day, on average, or C$ 265 if you want to rent it for 6 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 16% cheaper than airport locations in Durrës.

The most frequently booked car type in Durrës is Economy (Kia Rio or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Volkswagen Polo or similar) are, on average, 57% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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