Bordered by Montenegro to the north, North Macedonia to the east, and Greece to the south, Albania has something to see and do for every traveler. Involved in the massive struggles of the former Yugoslavia, the country was formerly a Soviet-Bloc country. Today, it’s a democracy struggling to find its economic foothold, which is one of the reasons Albania travel costs aren’t too high.
Albania also has the Adriatic Sea on its west coast and the Ionian Sea on its south coast. With the sea so close all the time, Albania is a paradise for water lovers.
The rest of Albania consists mostly of hilly and mountainous terrain. Korab, its highest mountain, reaches 2753 m. So the country is perfect for an array of sports like mountain climbing, hiking, mountain biking, nature watching and more.
Albania travel costs in Berat
Berat
Its 2,413-year-old city, the pride of Albanian architecture protected by UNESCO, is located 120 km from Tirana. The city is a wonderful combination of western and eastern cultures, costumes, traditions, and outlooks. Berat is a treasure trove of Albanian history, culture, and the testament to the country’s tradition of religious harmony.
How much does it cost to visit Berat?
A budget traveler should plan to spend Lek 3,732 per day while visiting Berat. Please note that this does not include any accommodation costs. For more detailed Berat travel costs, please look below.
Over the summer months, half of Tirana appears to be coming here to enjoy the quiet beach and lively nightlife along the crowded seaside promenade of Saranda. What was once a sleepy farming village is now a bustling town, and although Saranda has lost much of its charm over the last two decades, it has maintained much of its charisma.
How much does it cost to visit Saranda?
If you’re going to visit Saranda on a budget, expect to pay Lek 3,232 per day, without taking accommodation into account. For more detailed Saranda travel costs, please see the tables below.
Saranda accommodation costs
Hotel or hostel for one person
Lek 1,988 – 6,340
Typical double room
Lek 3,975 – 12,681
Saranda food and drinks costs
Meal in an inexpensive restaurant
Lek 350.52 – 737.80
Meal in a mid-range restaurant
Lek 508.62 – 1400.84
Local beer (0.5 liters, draught)
Lek 60.05 – 185.06
Water (0.33 liter, bottle)
Lek 50.25 – 69.86
Saranda fares and public transport
One-way public transportation ticket
Lek 100.50
Taxi (price per kilometer)
Lek 61.28 – 199.77
Gasoline (1 liter)
Lek 89.47 – 180.16
Albania travel costs for getting around Saranda
Saranda visiting costs – Top attractions in Saranda
Shkoder, one of the oldest cities in the world, was founded in the 4th century BC. It is surrounded by the waters of three rivers: Drini, Buna, and Kiri. Shkoder is one of the most important cities in Albania and it is also regarded as the center of Albanian Catholicism, bringing together tradition and unity between various faiths.
How much does it cost to visit Shkoder?
If you’re visiting Shkoder on a budget, expect to spend around Lek 2,194 per day, without accommodation. More detailed Shkoder travel costs are available below.
Shkoder accommodation costs
Hotel or hostel for one person
Lek 889 – 3,415
Typical double room
Lek 1,777 – 6,830
Shkoder food and drinks costs
Meal in an inexpensive restaurant
Lek 300 – 737.70
Meal in a mid-range restaurant
Lek 600 – 1,300
Local beer (0.5 liter, draught)
Lek 100 – 170
Water (0.33 liter, bottle)
Lek 40 – 80
Shkoder fares and public transport
One-way public transportation ticket
Lek 30
Taxi (price per kilometer)
Lek 100 – 200
Gasoline (1 liter)
Lek 90 – 180
Albania travel costs for getting around Shkoder
Shkoder visiting costs – Top attractions in Shkoder
Tirana is the capital of Albania. It is an eclectic mix of traditional European architectures, soviet-style five-story towers, and mid-east-influenced architecture. Relatively small, Tirana is a city with a small-town feel.
How much does it cost to visit Tirana?
A budget traveler will probably spend around Lek 3,544 per day on a visit to Tirana. That is without including any accommodation costs, though. If you want to discover Tirana’s travel costs in detail, read below.
Food, drinks, and transportation costs via Numbeo.com
Tap water safety researched separately via Google answers for each city.
Top attractions selected using TripAdvisor. Each attraction name is a link to the official website page of that attraction, if available
Ticket costs / free access information via the official websites of the attractions. I mentioned the cost of a regular adult ticket, for permanent exhibitions. Discounts and temporary exhibition prices are available on their official websites.
City pass information about prices and what each includes is from the official website for each travel pass. A link is available for each pass in order to easily find more information and/or to purchase a pass.
