{"id":15670,"date":"2019-05-24T14:45:56","date_gmt":"2019-05-24T12:45:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/euroviajar.com\/?p=15670"},"modified":"2023-05-05T16:04:54","modified_gmt":"2023-05-05T14:04:54","slug":"travelling-to-albania-by-car","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/euroviajar.com\/en\/travelling-to-albania-by-car\/","title":{"rendered":"Travelling to Albania by Car: Safety, Roads, Rental and Advice"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you plan travellling to Albania<\/a> by car<\/strong>, or rent a car once you are in the country, we have the advice coming from direct experience.<\/p>\n

After travelling for 5 weeks throughout Albania by car, many people asked us about safety in general, roads and which are the best routes. To answer the question on safety, we recommend that you read the article “Is it safe to travel to Albania?”<\/a><\/strong>. If you want to know more about the best places to visit in Albania<\/a><\/strong> click on the link.<\/p>\n

And now we are going to the point, answering questions to all the questions that Euroviajar.com<\/strong><\/a> users and friends have been asking us.<\/p>\n

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1. How Are the Roads in Albania?<\/h2>\n
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Road between Tirana and Durr\u00ebs<\/p><\/div>\n

The main roads are safe and well signposted<\/strong>. The main cities of the country, as well as the main tourist areas (especially the Albanian Riviera) have roads built in the last 15 years that are at the level of any other European country.<\/p>\n

\"Albania

Certain mountain roads in Albania are really steep<\/p><\/div>\n

However it is a very mountainous and rocky country, therefore the roads are steep and there are constant curves<\/strong>. You can’t ignore the geography of the place, but following the indications you should have no problem.<\/p>\n

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Albanian roads are often very curvy<\/p><\/div>\n

Some secondary roads in less populated arears and close to villages may be not well paved and have holes, therefore it is better to have a jeep, 4×4<\/strong> or anyway a high car.<\/p>\n

\"Albania

Road between Shkod\u00ebr and Komani Lake is not for faint-hearted<\/p><\/div>\n

As an anecdote I must confess that before we went to Albania and rented a car there, I haven’t been driving the car for quite some time. While it is true that the first two days I was a little worried, I quickly noticed that there were no reasons for that.<\/p>\n

2. How are Drivers in Albania?<\/h2>\n

In general we had no problems with drivers during the 5 weeks of travelling around Albania by car.<\/p>\n

Cases of speeding or breaking some traffic code rules happened occassionally, but rather rarely and honestly less then in many other Mediterranean countries.<\/p>\n

The exception would be Tirana<\/strong> – driving there was not a pleasant experience, the city roads are often too crowded and narrow for the amount of traffic, and it’s not always easy to find the parking space. Therefore avoid renting the car for the days you spend in the capital, and if you come with your own car, don’t use it much. It’s better to book a hotel in the centre and walk, or take a bus when needed.<\/p>\n

3. Is it a Good Idea to Travel to Albania by Car?<\/h2>\n
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Many Albanian roads are among the most scenic in Europe<\/p><\/div>\n

Yes.<\/strong> It is a very mountainous country and full of small towns and fantastic beaches hidden throughout the territory (read more about The best places to visit in Albania<\/a><\/strong>). The poor state of public transport and its mountainous geography make it difficult to travel without a car, unless you decide to stay in one place during your stay.<\/p>\n

For example, if you decide to travel to Ksamil<\/strong> or the Albanian riviera<\/strong> (typical beach destinations), you need a car to access the best beaches, such as Pasqyra<\/strong> or Gjipe<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

What to See in Albania \u2013 The Best Places To Visit<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n