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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
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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 February
Estimated hotel price
$9
1 night at 3-star hotel
Durrës in February
Estimated hotel price
$9
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 11h 35m.

Train

The train station in Durrës is called Durrës, and is located 0.8 km from the city center.

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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Rentacar, 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 11h 35m.

Train

The train station in Durrës is called Durrës, and is located 0.8 km from the city center.

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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Rentacar, among others, in Tirana.

Airports near Durrës

TIATirana Rinas
KFZKukës Intl

Airlines serving Durrës

KLM
Good (1,450 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,769 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,719 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,166 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,207 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,867 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,106 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,246 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,531 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,507 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (896 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,678 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,697 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,179 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,387 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,357 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,135 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (958 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,258 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,145 reviews)
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Where to stay in Durrës

Average rates range from around $57 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $98 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, 749 reviews)
$108+
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Melia Durres Albania
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, 379 reviews)
$162+
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Aragosta Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 754 reviews)
$76+
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Hotel Bella Vista
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 855 reviews)
$54+
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Renting a car in Durrës

Renting a car in Durrës costs $15 per day, on average, or $73 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 74% 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 (Hyundai i10 or similar) are, on average, 73% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Durrës costs $15 per day, on average, or $73 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 74% 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 (Hyundai i10 or similar) are, on average, 73% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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