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

When to visit Durrës

Durrës in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 137
1 night at 3-star hotel
Durrës in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 137
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.

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 Ace, 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.

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 Ace, among others, in Tirana.

Airports near Durrës

TIATirana Rinas
KFZKukës Intl

Airlines serving Durrës

Lufthansa
Good (8,176 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,555 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,151 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,476 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,035 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,503 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,264 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,639 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (949 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,091 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,648 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,932 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,213 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,456 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,500 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,428 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,360 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,462 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,311 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,024 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$ 174 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Durrës

Renting a car in Durrës

Renting a car in Durrës costs C$ 44 per day, on average, or C$ 308 if you want to rent it for 7 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 38% cheaper than airport locations in Durrës.

The most frequently booked car type in Durrës is Mini (Class Mini Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Skoda Fabia or similar) are, on average, 51% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Durrës costs C$ 44 per day, on average, or C$ 308 if you want to rent it for 7 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 38% cheaper than airport locations in Durrës.

The most frequently booked car type in Durrës is Mini (Class Mini Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Skoda Fabia or similar) are, on average, 51% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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