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Discover magnificent Albania with TakeCars
Albania – the hidden gem of the Balkans! Here, every traveler can truly embrace the joy of exploring freely. Renting a car is the best way to uncover this enchanting country's breathtaking landscapes, historic sites, and vibrant culture.
Why choose TakeCars for car rental in Albania
At TakeCars, we offer a diverse selection of rental cars to suit your needs, from cozy compacts perfect for navigating city streets to rugged SUVs ideal for mountain adventures.
What we offer in Albania:
Transparent terms and conditions: We clearly outline all deposit details and rental terms for your convenience.
Exceptional service: You can request a sample contract ahead of time, and enjoy the flexibility of cancelling your reservation up to 7 days before it begins with a full refund of your prepayment.
Authentic photos: Browse real images of the car you plan to rent beforehand.
Competitive prices: We guarantee our prices are the most competitive in the market.
Personalized approach: Get acquainted with your rental provider and locate their office easily on our website map.
Where to rent a car in Albania
Albania boasts numerous driving routes, from scenic coastal roads to rugged mountain paths.
Ride along the coast: Begin your journey in Durres, one of Albania's oldest cities, and travel along the coastal road to the historic towns of Vlora and Saranda.
Explore the northern mountains: Travel through northern Albania for stunning mountain vistas and cultural diversity. The Valbona Valley National Park offers exceptional opportunities for scenic drives.
Visit historic Berat: Explore this UNESCO World Heritage site known for its ancient churches, mosques, and a 13th-century fortress.
Skadar Lake: The largest lake in the Balkan Peninsula is known for its unique flora and fauna. It's an excellent location for photography enthusiasts and tranquil picnics.
Ksamil: Often dubbed the "Albanian Seychelles," Ksamil boasts pristine sands, crystal-clear Adriatic waters, and several nearby uninhabited islands—perfect for a beach holiday.
Petrella Village: Discover a well-preserved 5th-century castle and its surrounding olive groves.
Most tourists in Albania start their trip here
What our users say
Rent a car in Albania and get the most out of your trip! Your perfect vacation starts with TakeCars. Travel comfortably and without concern as you discover the wonders of Albania.
Ford Fusion in Albania
Everything was perfect. They were very kind
Volkswagen Golf Plus in Albania
All good) The car is serviceable, convenient, delivered and picked up where we needed it. So we liked everything ☺️
Hyundai Elantra in Albania
It was beautiful. Everything for me
Volkswagen Golf 5 in Albania
they gave us a worn down, not maintained car where literally everything was broken (and I mean everything) we found out during our stay. A dangerous car (flat tyres, no car horn, engine shut off when driving in first gear in the mountains) and numerous other stuff broken or missing. I contacted him (Aldi) about it. I had to drive back to Tirana to get a lifting jack for the car. In the end he was joking about it (I wouldn't need a car horn in Albania - we almost got into an accident because of this missing car horn). Also when renting the car I was asking a couple of times about the insurance. They said: no problem: everything is okay (his brother in law who was running the business in Tirana didn't speak English). Then on top of everything we had a huge engine failure in the mountains which he stated caused by our doing. I still don't know what happened to the car. After a few days he started texting me to pay him a lot of money for this (I think it was 2000 euro or something; oh no I got a 'discount'). And he started waving his contract (Albanian) at me. I declined because of the fact that I still don't know what happened to the car (never saw an official damage contract) and the bad state of the car. I never got a replacement car. So we only had the 16 days or so. We missed out 12 days. And then the 'threats' started. He would go to the police, legal steps, etc. He and his brother started pushing pressure on us. We left Albania because of this. And he is still sending me whatsapp messages through his 'friends' I guess. I should pay him or otherwise....I'm blocking everything right now. I already contacted my lawyer about this whole situation. This Aldi guy will give you a different story I guess, but this is my point of view. And in my point of view he is owing me money (car rental, deposit, full tank, taxi/bus).
Audi A3 in Albania
The experience was not good at all. They gave us an old car, without headlights and full of damage. We took photos of the car but it was difficult because the sun did not allow for clear photos. We do not complain so as not to waste time on our vacation. The worst thing was when we handed it over that they wanted to make us guilty of one of the attacks that we had not committed. Furthermore, a group of 4 boys and 1 girl wanted to force us to pay €350 and they would not return our suitcases (they were inside the car). Finally we were able to enlarge one of the videos we had recorded and we were able to verify that that blow was already there when they gave us the car. The situation was very unpleasant.
Hyundai i20 in Albania
We had no problem with the car, actually we were very satisfied. We got in touch with the local company before arriving to Albania and agreed on everything. The employees of the company were helpful and ready to help us, adjust to our requests. They even brought the car to a slightly different place (20 min drive) The car was in the end Kia Stonic (the same group as Hyundai i20) but they informed me about the change in due course and it was a new car, automat as in the contract and was ideal for the roads there
Dacia Sandero Stepway in Albania
Everything went fine! Communication was fluent, and the car was as we expected and all fine! We had a good and easy experience!
Volkswagen Polo in Albania
We rented a VW Polo from TakeCars in Tirana. Our contact was Elton and everything went very well. Elton was very accommodating and easy to get in touch with. We were transferred to a VW Golf, the car was a few years old but we really liked it. Would love to have it again.
Ford C-Max in Albania
Everyrhing gas fantastic, the car got us wherever we needed to get
Volkswagen Golf 5 in Albania
it was in general ok. The staff were friendly and ready to help. I have to point out that we got an alternative car (Ford Fiesta with a 15 min delay) and not Golf 5, which was a bit of a surprise, since I didn't expect that to happen. The car was ok and I can recommend other people to use TakeCars for a car rental.
Ford Fiesta in Albania
The experience was very very bad, At the end we received an old Peugeot with many many problems. 0 points over 10
Hyundai i20 in Albania
They give me another car, but I do not have any problema. Reccomended.
Renault Scenic in Albania
Brilliant service, greeted at the airport, given advice on places to go. Very friendly, and great communication. Would use again.
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There's a car for everyone
At TakeCars, you can choose a vehicle that suits your travel style. Whether you're looking for a nimble city car or a robust four-wheel drive for mountainous adventures, we have a wide array to choose from!
Book your perfect road trip in Albania with TakeCars. Our goal is to make your rental experience as pleasant and effortless as possible, allowing you to explore every corner of this wonderful country without any worries.
Albania car rental prices
Our mission is to enhance your freedom to explore wherever you are in Albania. Even if the specific model you desire is not listed on our website, just leave a request, and we will find a car to suit your needs. Remember, the choice of pickup location, including airport pickups or hotel deliveries, can affect the cost of your rental.
Rates in Albania vary throughout the year depending on the season and the rental length in days.
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How expensive is renting a car in Albania: average daily rates for a one-week car rental, across all car classes. Delivery across Albania not included.
Albania car rental questions
Cash is accepted in Euro and Lekas in Albania. Some car hire companies also accept bank cards. If it is more convenient for you to pay by bank card, specify the payment method "by card" in the filters when searching for a car in Albania.
Yes, of course. You can book a car with any name, just enter it when booking.
If you pay a cash deposit, it will be returned at the end of the rental. Many companies prefer cash, but some ask for cards (credit or debit - it doesn't usually matter) to make a deposit.
For some people and rarely - yes, you need it to make a deposit. But generally it depends on the supplier and the model of the car. If you don't have a credit card, choose cash as your method of payment. You can also look for no deposit options - there are some in Albanya.
As stated in the rental conditions, it's enough to have a passport and driving licence.
To rent a car in Albania you only need a passport and a driving licence.
Usually customers get the cars they saw on photos when they booked. However, you should understand that the car is in the rental and many things can happen to it. Rarely you can have a change of car to the same or better type at the same rental conditions.
You can find out the exact size of the boot in litres by googling the car model data or by writing to our manager in the 'Questions' section.
The rental company provides all roadside assistance. You will always be helped with repairs on the road. In case of a major breakdown, the car will be replaced with another one of the same or higher class.
Car hire companies cannot charge more than the amount stated on the voucher. You can see for yourself by reading the reviews of our suppliers in Albania.
If you need to leave Albanya with the rental car, the supplier will give you car papers and a permit to go abroad. To travel abroad you will need a passport, visa and driving licence. To go to Montenegro, Greece and Northern Macedonia, you need to get an insurance (Green Card) for at least 10 days (it costs 15-40 Euros, the price depends on the destination and the agency's mark-up).
Most rental cars in Albania have unlimited mileage. However, some cars have limited mileage. You can find out whether the mileage is limited or not on the page of the car you are interested in. If the mileage is limited, the daily limit is added up for the whole rental period.
Yes, in Albania you can only pick up or return the car at night or in the early morning if you mention this at the time of booking. Usually you have to pay 20-30 Euro extra for this. Indicate the correct time when looking for the car and see if there is an extra charge for out of hours service.
Generally until 20:00. Information about opening hours can be found in the profile of each supplier in Albania. However, you can collect or return the car outside these hours for an additional fee of around 20 euros.