Licence and papers
- UK licence holders: a 1968 International Driving Permit may be needed alongside the licence; the 1949 permit is no longer accepted.
- Bring your own car? The UK government says you must carry a green card as proof of insurance, or buy Albanian insurance at the border.
- Hire cars: carry the rental papers with your licence and passport.
Rules of the road
- Speed limits: 40 km/h in towns, 80 km/h outside towns, 90 km/h on expressways and 110 km/h on motorways.
- Alcohol: the limit is 0.01%, in practice zero.
- Carry a warning triangle and a first-aid kit (both compulsory) and a reflective jacket.
- Children under 12 need a child restraint in the front; under 4, in the back too.
- After any accident, even a minor one, stay at the scene until the police arrive.
Fuel and roads
- Petrol, diesel and LPG are easy to find; cash is the norm at many stations. The state's maximum prices from 8 October 2026 were 193 lek a litre for petrol and 217 for diesel.
- The UK government warns that driving can be aggressive and erratic, that rural roads are often poor, and that at night you may meet unmarked roadworks, potholes and cars without lights.
Questions
- Do I need an International Driving Permit in Albania?
- The UK government says UK licence holders may need a 1968 International Driving Permit alongside their licence, while the RAC describes it as not compulsory. Check your own country's advice before you travel.
- What is the speed limit in Albania?
- 40 km/h in towns, 80 km/h outside towns, 90 km/h on expressways and 110 km/h on motorways.
- Can you drink and drive in Albania?
- No. The legal limit is 0.01%, in practice zero.