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

When to visit Durrës

Durrës in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 135
1 night at 3-star hotel
Durrës in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 135
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 Cargini, 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 Cargini, among others, in Tirana.

Airports near Durrës

Airlines serving Durrës

Lufthansa
Good (8,032 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,525 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,007 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,426 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,396 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,959 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,222 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,593 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,750 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (922 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,569 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,796 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,092 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,195 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,399 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,445 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,262 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,227 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,380 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,003 reviews)
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Where to stay in Durrës

Average rates range from around C$ 87 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 169 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Durrës

Most booked hotels in Durrës

Marea Resort
4 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
C$ 68+

Renting a car in Durrës

Renting a car in Durrës costs C$ 45 per day, on average, or C$ 225 if you want to rent it for 5 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 14% more expensive than at Tirana Rinas.

Economy (Kia Rio Hatchback or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Durrës, while also 79% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Durrës costs C$ 45 per day, on average, or C$ 225 if you want to rent it for 5 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 14% more expensive than at Tirana Rinas.

Economy (Kia Rio Hatchback or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Durrës, while also 79% cheaper than other types, on average.