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

When to visit Durrës

Durrës in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 136
1 night at 3-star hotel
Durrës in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 136
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 City Rent a Car and AbbyCar Car Rentals, 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 City Rent a Car and AbbyCar Car Rentals, among others, in Tirana.

Airports near Durrës

TIATirana Rinas
KFZKukës Intl

Airlines serving Durrës

KLM
Good (1,481 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,882 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,843 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,366 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,292 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,909 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,162 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,560 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (904 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,535 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,737 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,551 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,880 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,181 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,376 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,432 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,174 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (991 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,314 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,889 reviews)
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Where to stay in Durrës

Average rates range from around C$ 77 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 132 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$ 156+
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Renting a car in Durrës

Renting a car in Durrës costs C$ 86 per day, on average, or C$ 345 if you want to rent it for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 58% more expensive than at Tirana Rinas.

The most frequently booked car type in Durrës is Economy (Class Economy Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Volkswagen Polo or similar) are, on average, 74% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Durrës costs C$ 86 per day, on average, or C$ 345 if you want to rent it for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 58% more expensive than at Tirana Rinas.

The most frequently booked car type in Durrës is Economy (Class Economy Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Volkswagen Polo or similar) are, on average, 74% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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