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

Durrës travel guide

Durrës Tourism | Durrës Guide

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$ 145
1 night at 3-star hotel
Durrës in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 145
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 Montreal and takes around 16h 10m.

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 Europcar and Sixt, 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 Montreal and takes around 16h 10m.

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 Europcar and Sixt, among others, in Tirana.

Airports near Durrës

TIATirana Rinas
KFZKukës Intl

Airlines serving Durrës

KLM
Good (1,450 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,775 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,720 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,173 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,207 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,867 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,109 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,256 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,531 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,511 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (896 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,678 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,698 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,179 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,387 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,357 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,135 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (958 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,261 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,145 reviews)
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Where to stay in Durrës

Average rates range from around C$ 78 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 122 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Durrës

Most booked hotels in Durrës

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Adriatik Hotel, BW Premier Collection
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 149+
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Renting a car in Durrës

The most frequently booked car type in Durrës is Compact (Volkswagen Golf or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Class Mini Car or similar) are, on average, 82% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

The most frequently booked car type in Durrës is Compact (Volkswagen Golf or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Class Mini Car or similar) are, on average, 82% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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