Introduction
What to do
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 December
Estimated hotel price
$34
1 night at 3-star hotel
Durrës in December
Estimated hotel price
$34
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 15 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Durrës from the United States departs from New York and takes around 13h 22m.

Train

The train station in Durrës is called Durrës, and is located 0.5 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Durrës is to pick up a car rental from Tirana, which is about 19 miles from Durrës. You’ll find branches of Rentmotors and Ok Mobility, among others, in Tirana.

Plane

When flying to Durrës, you’ll arrive at Tirana Rinas (TIA), which is located 15 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Durrës from the United States departs from New York and takes around 13h 22m.

Train

The train station in Durrës is called Durrës, and is located 0.5 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Durrës is to pick up a car rental from Tirana, which is about 19 miles from Durrës. You’ll find branches of Rentmotors and Ok Mobility, among others, in Tirana.

Airports near Durrës

Airlines serving Durrës

KLM
Good (1,431 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,616 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,012 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,564 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,084 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,807 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,076 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,042 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,431 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,502 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,512 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,330 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,597 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,143 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (903 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,083 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,212 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,098 reviews)
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Where to stay in Durrës

Average rates range from around $54 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $108 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Durrës

Most booked hotels in Durrës

Adriatik Hotel, BW Premier Collection
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, 734 reviews)
$86+
Melia Durres Albania
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, 378 reviews)
$187+
Olivia's Hill Resort
4 stars
Excellent (9, 915 reviews)
$83+
Hotel Epidamn Boutique & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1303 reviews)
$84+
Hotel Bella Vista
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 856 reviews)
$52+

Renting a car in Durrës

Renting a car in Durrës costs $8 per day, on average, or $40 if you want to rent if for 5 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 123% cheaper than airport locations in Durrës.

Economy (Fiat Panda or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Durrës, while also 25% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Durrës costs $8 per day, on average, or $40 if you want to rent if for 5 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 123% cheaper than airport locations in Durrës.

Economy (Fiat Panda or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Durrës, while also 25% cheaper than other types, on average.