Car rental prices at Tirana Airport

Tirana Airport car hire averages $36 a day for a Compact car like a Kia Stonic for October 2026 when booked around a month ahead, alongside $30 for an Economy and $30 for a Mini. An Intermediate car like a Ford Kuga averages $50 a day. Leaving your booking to the final 2 weeks keeps the Compact steady at $36 a day, while an Economy falls to $24. Across the year, prices swing from $30 a day in November 2026 to $181 in August 2027. If your quote is higher, our price checker will show the going rate for your exact travel dates.

For October 2026 at Tirana Airport, booking about a month before your trip secures a Compact car for $36 a day, matching the rate found in the last 2 weeks. Waiting carries no penalty, as booking 9 months before your trip averages $65 a day across the year, compared to $40 within 2 weeks of pickup. Across the 395 airports we track car hire prices for, 48% of our customers book within 2 weeks of travel, with only 2% booking more than 6 months ahead. You can wait until the final fortnight without paying more.

Carwiz is the cheapest company at Tirana Airport for a Compact car, averaging $16 a day over the last 12 months, but it requires a credit card and holds a $1,385 deposit. Europcar averages $38 a day from 554 prices and holds an 87/100 score from 36 reviews, while Carwiz scores 73/100. Every desk operates on the airport grounds, but 21 of the 23 counters accept credit cards only.

The cheapest company can cost you a longer queue or a bigger deposit, so check the review score and desk wait beside each car in the results before you book.

Alamo is the best-reviewed company at Tirana Airport, scoring 89/100 from 43 reviews, with an average desk wait of 19 minutes. Alamo averages $42 a day for a Compact car over the last 12 months. Carwiz is the cheapest supplier at $16 a day, but scores lower at 73/100 across 446 reviews with a 14-minute wait. Right Cars also rates well at 86/100 across 50 reviews, charging $40 a day with a 19-minute wait.

Review scores are CarTrawler customers' own, from the last five months; the score and the desk wait sit beside each car in the results.

At Tirana Airport, card deposits range from $202 with Green Motion to $1,674 with OK Mobility, and only 2 of the 23 counters accept a debit card. The remaining 21 counters require a credit card in the main driver's name. Filter for debit cards on the price checker before comparing offers so you only see eligible desks. Any optional extras you choose at pickup, such as an additional driver or child seat, are listed alongside their prices under each car.

If you bring your own child seat, check your airline's rules first: most carry one free, some charge.

The biggest catch at Tirana Airport is payment cards, as 21 of the 23 desks refuse debit cards and demand a credit card for deposits reaching up to $1,674. Desk lines also vary considerably, ranging from 2 minutes at Addcar up to 25 minutes at Rent Point. While all 23 suppliers are based directly at the airport, Albania's demanding mountain routes and long drives mean a cramped budget car will quickly test your patience. Check the deposit limits carefully before you land, because discovering a high credit hold at the desk is an expensive surprise.

Only 70% of prices at Tirana Airport are full tank out, full tank back, so read the fuel line under the car before you book.

A Compact car like a Kia Stonic averages $36 a day in October 2026 at Tirana Airport, giving you enough clearance for longer driving legs across Albania. A Compact seats 5 passengers but holds 3 bags, so a full group will leave luggage on laps. Stepping down to a Mini like a Hyundai i10 costs $30 a day and takes 2 bags, while upgrading to an Intermediate SUV like a Ford Kuga costs $50 and accommodates 4 bags. Automatics make up 44% of cars offered and cost $61 a day compared to $54 for a manual. Combined, electric and hybrid models make up only 2% of the fleet, so do not expect to find one on arrival.