With a population of 122,034, Durrës is the largest city in Durres, Albania by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Durrës has to offer.
When flying to Durrës, you’ll arrive at Tirana Rinas (TIA), which is located 15 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Durrës from the United States departs from New York and takes around 12h 55m.
The train station in Durrës is called Durrës, and is located 0.5 miles from the city center.
Another option to get to Durrës is to pick up a car rental from Tirana, which is about 19 miles from Durrës. You’ll find branches of Priceless and CarWiz, among others, in Tirana.
You can travel by bus to Durrës using Bus or Busbud. From Bologna, the bus ride to Durrës takes 150 miles and will cost you around $183. From Podgorica, the ticket costs about $38 for a journey of 195 miles.
Average rates range from around $54 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $122 and up for a 5-star experience.
Renting a car in Durrës costs $46 per day, on average, or $183 if you want to rent if for 4 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 10% more expensive than at Tirana Rinas.
Economy (Opel Crossland X or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Durrës, while also 86% cheaper than other types, on average.