Tirana Airport to Shkodër by hire car

Which roads go from Tirana Airport to Shkodër?

The routed drive runs about 27 km on the A1 and then about 53 km on the SH1 into Shkodër.

Shëngjin is 48 km and about 55 minutes from the airport pick-up, and Krujë is about 21 km and 30 minutes. Kukës routes at about 129 km and 1 hour and 45 minutes.

Can I drive a hire car to Theth or Lake Koman?

The terms prohibit hire cars on the route from Thethi to Valbona through the mountains, and they close the Lake Koman region to hire cars. No insurance is valid on a prohibited route or in a prohibited region.

Hire cars may use paved public roads only.

Can I leave the hire car in Shkodër?

Yes, on cars that accept Shkodër as a drop-off. Search Tirana as the pick-up and Shkodër as the drop-off; each car's total includes its one-way charge.

The search lists one drop-off option in Shkodër, City delivery, where the car is handed back at an address. Shëngjin is a drop-off city too.

Can I get a hire car delivered in Shkodër?

Shkodër is listed as a pick-up city with City delivery only. The car comes to an address in Shkodër and a delivery charge can be part of its total.

Can I cross into Montenegro from Shkodër?

The terms require you to tell the rental company in advance about any travel outside Albania, so it can prepare the required documents. They do not say which countries a given rental company allows; ask the company before booking.

How is the car booked and paid?

An advance of 15 to 20% is paid online, and the rest is paid to the rental company at the pick-up. A booking cancels without penalty up to 7 days before the rental (30 days for luxury cars and convertibles), or 24 hours before on cars with Free cancellation, less the 6% payment service fee.

Bring a valid national licence with its details in Latin script, valid to the end of the rental. Copies and electronic licences are not accepted. Fuel, parking, fines and toll roads are the renter's to pay.