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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.
Volkswagen Touareg in Albania
The owner of the rental car was very friendly, helpful and patient, not only when picking up and returning, but if there were any questions, they were so kind to help you as best they could. They shared all the information in advance and what could have been a good favor on your part from takecars was to arrange the contract in advance, especially in case all the insurance and everything else was paid in advance. The car was very reliable and did what was expected, giving us a safe and beautiful trip around Albania.
Ford Fiesta in Albania
everything was good
Ford Fiesta in Albania
Everything went as expected. The car itself is pretty worn and has a number of issues like the tank doesn't close, windshield spray doesn't work, right mirror outer plastic cover fell off once etc. However, it drives and that's what mattered. Communication with the rental was quick and easy. Overall, I can recommend the company.
Baic Senova D50 in Albania
everything went great
Hyundai i10 in Albania
Everything was really fine! The communication was easy and good, and we had no problem at all. So very nice 😊
Volkswagen Polo in Albania
Excellent experience renting from a private rental center: no formalities, no hidden overpayments. We received the car literally in three minutes.Auto in perfect condition for 20€ per day - Volkswagen Polo 1.4 petrol, automatic transmission, 2013.Gasoline is expensive (somewhere 1.8€ per liter), but per 100 km less than 5 liters, although we drove in the mountains, and once arranged a race with motorcyclists for 30 kilometers on mountain serpentines - they were more lagging behind than trying to overtake. I recommend it to everyone and will use it in the future!
Hyundai i20 in Albania
On the first day, I am contacted by Aldi and told that the red i20 (pictured) has an air conditioning problem and so they will give me a Fiat Panda as a replacement. The Fiat Panda is on reserve. I take the Panda, supply it with 2000 lek and head to the hotel. The Fiat Panda in question is not capable of traveling long distances, so I stay at the hotel until the next day, waiting for a red Yiunday i20. It should be emphasized that the contact was not in Albania, but in Italy, so I had to communicate with people who did not even speak English. - On the second day, the staff assigned by Aldi delivered the red i20 to my hotel and I immediately noted that 4 very worn tires were installed, which are not suitable for a rental car. So Aldi from Italy promises me that someone will come the next day and change the tires. So for the second day I can't get it out of the hotel In the evening of the second day I also notice the lights off like in the photo At this point I get very angry and ask Aldi to be more serious about service because I wasted my vacation at the hotel. On the third day, which was even more serious, only the two front tires were replaced. I immediately called Aldi to get an explanation as to why the staff in Albania could not be contacted. I tell him I want a refund for the rental, even if only partially, but he refuses, apologizing for the inconvenience. As for the car's headlight, only the low beam has been replaced today. In fact, on the fourth day I drove over 500 km without high beam headlights. The only proper thing your partner in Aldi did was to refund me the 2000 lek of gasoline spent on the panda returned on the second day. I now ask your company in charge of Aldi to report this as soon as possible and get a refund, even a partial refund. The service was not suitable as road safety was not guaranteed. In addition, I paid full insurance to avoid this inconvenience. I paid 434€ for a non-guaranteed service I REQUEST a refund, even a partial refund, otherwise I will be forced to take legal action as provided for by the legislation in force.
Ford Fiesta in Albania
Everything was done in the best order. Car super economical 5l/100km, clean and well maintained. Erald full professionalism! Greetings :)
Volkswagen Caddy in Albania
The rental car was presented on time, at the exact time and place (Tirana airport) During the rental period there were no complaints about the technical condition of the car. I would like to mention the excellent work of your manager Erald. Thank you
Hyundai i20 in Albania
Everything's perfect.
Volkswagen Caddy in Albania
All was perfect
Hyundai Accent Blue in Albania
everything was okay with the car. Not any problems. Thank you very much!
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).
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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.
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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.