Tirana guides
Plain answers for visiting Tirana, from the family at Villa Studios: getting in from the airport, parking, which area to stay in, day trips, driving and practical tips.
- Tirana airport to the city centreHow to get from Tirana International Airport (Rinas) to the centre: the hourly airport bus for 400 lek, the official taxi, ride apps and private transfers.
- Parking in TiranaHow street parking works in Tirana: zones A, B and C, hourly prices, the free hours, paying by SMS to 50500, the underground car parks and towing.
- Where to stay in TiranaBlloku, the centre, the New Bazaar, Komuna e Parisit, the Grand Park or a quieter street near the Lana: where to stay in Tirana and what each area is like.
- Day trips from TiranaThe easy day trips from Tirana with distances and drive times: the Dajti Ekspres cable car, Krujë, Durrës, Petrelë castle, Lake Bovilla, Berat and Shkodër.
- Driving in Albania as a visitorWhat you need to drive in Albania: licence and international permit, insurance and green card, speed limits, the zero alcohol limit, kit to carry, fuel and road tips.
- Tirana practical tipsPractical Tirana: the lek and euros, cards and cash, taxi fares, city buses, tap water, plugs and voltage, emergency numbers and registering your stay.