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

When to visit Durrës

Durrës in October
Estimated hotel price
$49
1 night at 3-star hotel
Durrës in October
Estimated hotel price
$49
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 center. The shortest flight to Durrës from the United States departs from New York and takes around 10h 45m.

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 AcaRent and Ok Mobility, among others, in Tirana.

Plane

When flying to Durrës, you’ll arrive at Tirana Rinas (TIA), which is located 24 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Durrës from the United States departs from New York and takes around 10h 45m.

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 AcaRent and Ok Mobility, among others, in Tirana.

Airports near Durrës

Airlines serving Durrës

Lufthansa
Good (8,123 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,534 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,104 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,441 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,992 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,452 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,252 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,625 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (939 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,955 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,609 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,874 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,210 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,321 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,419 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,477 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,326 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,436 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,282 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,010 reviews)
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Where to stay in Durrës

Average rates range from around $68 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $149 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 (9.4, 804 reviews)
$248+
Melia Durres Albania
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, 416 reviews)
$340+
Marea Resort
4 stars
Good (7.6, 263 reviews)
$74+

Renting a car in Durrës

Renting a car in Durrës costs $37 per day, on average, or $149 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 1% cheaper than airport locations in Durrës.

Compact (Skoda Fabia or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Durrës, while also 39% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Durrës costs $37 per day, on average, or $149 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 1% cheaper than airport locations in Durrës.

Compact (Skoda Fabia or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Durrës, while also 39% cheaper than other types, on average.