It is safe to drive in Albania. If you plan on visiting Tirana, Durres or the Albanian Riviera, there is no need for a four-wheel drive car. Many of the roads in the touristic areas have recently been refurbished. The east of Albania is more remote and some of the roads still have gravel.

Is it easy to drive in Albania?

Albania has one of the highest road fatality rates in Europe, so driving there isn’t for the inexperienced. Avoid driving at night outside major cities, as rural roads have poor lighting making hazards, such as potholes, cattle, or large rocks, hard to spot ahead of time.

How long do you need in Albania?

Two weeks in Albania is a great amount of time to see some the most beautiful areas of the country and make your way around without hurrying too much. One week in Albania could be a bit short but if it’s all you have then stick with Tirana and one or two easy to reach places.

What side of the road do Albanians drive on?

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In Albania, you have to drive on the right-hand side of the road.

Does Albania require Covid test?

Currently, to be tested for COVID-19 by the Albanian public health authority one must have symptoms and a recommendation from the public health authority’s family doctor. However, private testing labs will perform a test for a fee, and no symptoms or a doctor’s recommendation is required (see details below).

How do you get around in Albania?

Bus and furgon (shared minibus) are the main forms of public transport in Albania. Fares are low, and you either pay the conductor on board or when you hop off, which can be anywhere along the route. Municipal buses operate in Tirana, Durrës, Shkodra, Berat, Korça and Vlora, and trips usually cost 40 lekë.

Is Albania cheaper than Montenegro?

Travel in Albania is cheaper than travel in Montenegro. Former tourists spend €59.00 per person per day in Montenegro. However, former tourists of Albania spend only €42.00 per person per day. Accommodation, meals, water, transportation, entertainment and alcohol are cheaper in Albania than in Montenegro.

How long does it take to drive around Albania?

This road trip itinerary focuses on Southern half of Albania for the best of its seaside and the unique inland cities. It’s best done by car in 7-10 days (of course, add more if you have the luxury of time off!). Starting in Tirana, head anticlockwise along the coast.

Is Albania Europe’s hidden gem travel destination?

If there was only one true hidden gem travel destination in Europe, Albania would be it. Being a compact country, it’s generously blessed with pristine sandy beaches that rival Greece, dramatic Balkan mountainscapes, deep river canyons and fascinating history.

When is the best time to visit Albania?

May to July or September would be the best months to visit Albania. These months give you a very good chance of mostly sunny, warm days.