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What to do
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Durrës travel guide

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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
$28
1 night at 3-star hotel
Durrës in December
Estimated hotel price
$28
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 14h.

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 AbbyCar Car Rentals and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , 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 14h.

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 AbbyCar Car Rentals and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Tirana.

Airports near Durrës

TIATirana Rinas
KFZKukës Intl

Airlines serving Durrës

Lufthansa
Good (7,558 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,001 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,500 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,032 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,779 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,007 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,007 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,402 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,484 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (865 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,416 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,285 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,564 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,133 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (893 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,047 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,188 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,081 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,841 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (635 reviews)
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Where to stay in Durrës

Average rates range from around $53 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

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Adriatik Hotel, BW Premier Collection
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, 714 reviews)
$97+
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Hotel Villa Pascucci
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, 998 reviews)
$157+
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Olivia's Hill Resort
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 911 reviews)
$63+
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Hotel Epidamn Boutique & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (9, 1282 reviews)
$87+
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Melia Durres Albania
5 stars
Excellent (9, 374 reviews)
$163+
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Renting a car in Durrës

Renting a car in Durrës costs $11 per day, on average, or $53 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 75% cheaper than airport locations in Durrës.

The most frequently booked car type in Durrës is Economy (Fiat Panda or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Citroen C1 or similar) are, on average, 78% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Durrës costs $11 per day, on average, or $53 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 75% cheaper than airport locations in Durrës.

The most frequently booked car type in Durrës is Economy (Fiat Panda or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Citroen C1 or similar) are, on average, 78% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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