Transfers in Tirana
Tirana, the colourful capital of Albania, is the starting point for most trips around the country. Taxi and transfer companies in Tirana publish fixed prices for the airport and intercity routes, which is helpful because Albanian taxis do not always use meters.
Taxi prices from Tirana
- Tirana ↔ Tirana Airport: about 1,500 ALL (€15)
- Tirana → Durrës: about 3,000 ALL
- Tirana → Shkodër: about 7,000 ALL or €100
- Tirana → Vlora: about 10,000 ALL
- Tirana → Saranda: about 16,000 ALL
- Tirana → Pristina (Kosovo): about 17,000 ALL
Groups and VIP travel
For tour groups, weddings and conferences, Tirana has minibus and coach operators with 8 to 50 seats. At the other end, VIP companies offer Mercedes S-Class and V-Class cars with chauffeurs, private terminal handling and helicopter charter.
Day trips from Tirana
Common day trips with a driver are Krujë castle, the UNESCO town of Berat, Durrës beach and the Dajti mountain. For longer trips, drivers go to Ohrid in North Macedonia and Kotor in Montenegro.
Agree the price before you get in the car, and ask whether it is in lek or euro, as both are used in Tirana.