Cheap 7-Day Albania Road Trip from Tirana to Shkoder and Durrës

Your exciting road trip through Albania starts when you reach the incredible city of Tirana, where you'll stay for 4 nights. You'll pick up your rental car in Tirana and begin your adventure in Albania.

Tirana is a popular cheap holiday destination in Albania with something to offer every traveler. When you're ready to explore the city, stop at some of the best places to visit in Tirana and get this road trip adventure rolling.

A trip to the amazing Grand Park of Tirana will make your cheap holiday in Albania truly special. This attraction is a fascinating urban park that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 3,845 visitors.

When you're done sightseeing for the day, you'll check in at one of the best budget-friendly hotels or places to stay in the city.

When you're hungry and ready to take a break from your adventure, treat yourself to a delicious meal at one of the best restaurants in Tirana. An excellent example is the popular ejona. Serving a menu of mouthwatering dishes, this restaurant is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 802 customers.

Another restaurant you should check out during your cheap vacation in Albania is Artigiano at Vila. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,092 customers, this famous restaurant is one of the city's most recommended places to eat.

If you wish to dine at a restaurant locals love, go to the wonderful Restaurant Piceri Era "Blloku". This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,065 customers, and is an awesome place to satisfy your craving for good food and service.

Komiteti Bar - Tiranë is a great bar to relax after a busy day. About 715 customers have given this spot an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars, making it one of the most popular bars in the area.

Another bar in Tirana we recommend is Sofra e Ariut, an excellent place to meet new friends. This bar offers customers plenty of snack and drink options and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 658 customers.

Salt Rest is also one of the best places to go to unwind and chat with locals. Over 586 bar-goers have rated it an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars.

Enjoy toasting the start of a terrific road trip vacation and cheap holiday experience in Albania!

Day 2’s road trip itinerary introduces you to many popular attractions and activities in Tirana, proving that cheap holidays in Albania can be extraordinary.

You'll begin sightseeing at the extraordinary Skanderbeg Square. This attraction is a square that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 8,228 travelers.

Another of the best travel destinations you can explore in this fun and cheap holiday destination is the spectacular Palace of Culture. This popular place of interest is a stunning must-see tourist destination that boasts an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 223 visitors.

To make your trip to Tirana more memorable, spend time at the fascinating Et'hem Bej Mosque. With an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 1,429 traveler reviews, it’s not surprising that the fantastic Et'hem Bej Mosque is often mentioned in Albania road trip itineraries.

The magnificent Bunk’Art 2 is another stop you might want to add to your sightseeing plans. This museum and popular travel destination is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars in 4,114 reviews.

If you’re interested in seeing something else, make your way to the amazing Fortress of Justinian. More than 1,396 visitors have rated this cultural monument of albania and tourist destination an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Your discovery of Tirana does not have to stop there. You can add a budget-friendly activity on your itinerary and get to know more about Tirana on a personal level. Check out the fantastic selection of affordable tours and tickets offered on this leg of your journey across this top cheap holiday destination in Europe, Albania.

After exploring some of the most remarkable sights in Albania, you also have the chance to experience the country’s food culture. Eat at Artigiano, one of the best restaurants in Tirana. This place is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,025 reviews.

You can also check out Era Vila. Offering appetizing foods and refreshing beverages at reasonable prices, this restaurant is an excellent choice for budget travelers in the city. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 847 diners.

Another great restaurant we recommend you go to after your road trip activities is Shije Fshati - Taste of the Village. With an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 569 customers, this restaurant is sure to provide you a memorable dining experience in Tirana.

When you’ve finished your meal, head to some of the most popular bars in Tirana for an after-dinner drink. Cap off your night in this cheap holiday destination at Tirana International Hotel & Conference Center and try some of its cocktails and snacks. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 1,494 customers.

Hotel Mondial is another great place to hang out in and relax after a busy day in the city. This bar offers various drinks at affordable prices and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 578 customers.

If you want to have a drink or two with locals, you'll want to visit New Irish Pub. Rated an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 380 customers, this bar is one of the best places to unwind and socialize in Tirana.

Savor the rest of the night and celebrate another incredible road trip adventure in the magical Tirana!

Day 3 means another chance to make the best memories in this cheap holiday destination in Albania, Tirana. So buckle up and prepare to be blown away by the city of Tirana!

One of the best destinations you can travel to today is the stunning Xhura Mosque. With an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars in over 109 reviews, it’s clear that this remarkable mosque is truly worth a spot in your road trip plans.

You can also spend some time at the spectacular Rinia Park. This attraction is a park that is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,631 travelers.

Another place you’ll also want to make time for today is the incredible Regency Casino. This popular casino in Tirana has an average rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars from 170 travelers.

Excited to see another tourist destination in Tirana?

Beyond the above-mentioned locations, today is the perfect opportunity to join a popular activity in Tirana. Plenty of budget-friendly tours in Tirana offer enriching experiences that will make your cheap holiday in Albania worth remembering for a lifetime.

When it’s time to eat, treat yourself to a lovely meal without paying more than necessary. Tirana has restaurants and bars for all budgets, perfect for cheap holiday goers!

One of the best restaurants worth visiting in Tirana is Bati Restaurant 1. This restaurant offers good food at reasonable prices and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 495 customers.

Oda - Traditional Albanian Cuisine is an excellent alternative with an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars in 1,353 reviews. Oda - Traditional Albanian Cuisine is known for its delicious meals that will surely satisfy your hunger.

Another of the best places to eat in Tirana is Rogner Hotel Tirana. This restaurant has an impressive average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 950 customers because of their good food, service, and ambiance.

It’s natural to feel curious about what happens around Tirana as the night unfolds. To see what the nightlife looks like in Tirana, consider an after-dinner drink at one of the best bars in the area.

We recommend you visit Radio Bar Tirana, an excellent place to enjoy a couple of drinks. This bar is one of locals’ favorite hangout spots and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 455 customers.

Millennium Garden serves various snacks and drinks at affordable prices, making it another great bar option for budget travelers in Tirana. Customers have rated Millennium Garden an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars in 567 reviews.

You could also relax and have drinks at Hemingway Bar Tirana. This bar is popular in Tirana for its great selection of drinks and unique atmosphere. Proof of this claim is clear in its average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 299 bar goers.

A road trip vacation in Tirana can’t get any better than this! Toast to another amazing day in this cheap holiday destination in Albania!

Day 4 of your self-drive vacation in Albania gives you the opportunity to explore two popular cheap holiday destinations in one day.

Today's agenda features plenty of popular stops and allows you to stay in Shkoder for 1 night. How much time you want to spend in each area or attraction is up to you. This way, you’ll have all the time you want to take in the unique atmosphere of each location and make the most of your affordable vacation in Albania.

While you’re in Kruje, it’s a good idea to visit the amazing Kruja Bazaar. The fantastic Kruja Bazaar is a popular top-tier point of interest and a sightseeing hotspot. This attraction boasts an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 360 travelers.

Travelers usually have a splendid time at the incredible Gjergj Kastrioti Skënderbeu National Museum, a well-known museum in the area. Currently, this spectacular destination enjoys a 4.6 out of a 5 star-rating from 1,150 travelers.

The top-rated Kruja Ethnographic Museum is another local feature you can check out today. This spectacular cultural property and destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from over 348 travelers.

Continue your adventure-filled road trip vacation at the remarkable Krujë Castle. This attraction is an outstanding fortress that is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 6,260 visitors.

Make Kruja Bazaar your first stop. This popular top-tier point of interest among locals and travelers alike has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 360 visitors.

Another unforgettable travel destination in Northern Albania is the outstanding Gjergj Kastrioti Skënderbeu National Museum. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,150 visitors, this remarkable museum and attraction deserves a spot on your Albania travel bucket list.

We also recommend a visit to the popular Kruja Ethnographic Museum. This attraction, a stunning cultural property, has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 348 travelers.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Krujë Castle. With an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 6,260 travelers, this fortress is an attraction many avid travelers highly recommend.

Make the most of your time in the country by joining activities that let you discover more about Albania. Check out all of the affordable tours you can join this day of your cheap holiday in Albania and ensure the road trip experience of a lifetime.

You’ll also have your choice of the best budget accommodations in the city of Shkoder. So when it's time for a break from your adventures in Shkoder, relax and restore your energy at any of the following affordable places to stay.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Aroma Restorant, one of the best restaurants in Shkoder. This restaurant is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 227 customers.

Pasta e Vino is yet another of the top places to eat in the city. Pasta e Vino is known for serving a variety of delectable dishes and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 134 diners.

Locals and travelers enjoy dining at Hotel Tradita, another well-loved restaurant in Shkoder. Rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 725 guests, this restaurant is an excellent choice for anyone looking for a memorable dining experience in Albania.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in Shkoder, Bar Restaurant Elita. This famous bar offers snacks and drinks at different price points and is a popular hangout spot among locals. In addition, this bar has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 253 bar goers.

MANIFATURA is a great place for anyone who is into classic bar drinks. This bar is considered one of the best drinking spots in Shkoder, with its average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 125 customers.

Alternatively, you can drop by Restaurant Arbri, where you can have drinks, let loose, and socialize. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 401 customers.

Cherish every minute of your road trip vacation across Albania. Celebrate this opportunity to enjoy a cheap holiday in Albania!

Day 5 of your road trip across Albania offers you the chance to visit the wonderful Shkoder and the enchanting Durrës, two of the most popular cheap holiday destinations in the country. You'll begin sightseeing in Shkoder and end the day in Durrës, where you'll stay for 1 night.

Buckle up because day 5 of your affordable vacation in Albania will take you to some of locals’ and travelers’ most recommended travel spots!

One place travelers keep coming back to in Shkoder is the magnificent Xhamia e Madhe - Ebu Bekr mosque. Around 505 visitors have rated this excellent place of worship and travel destination an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

We also recommend you explore the amazing Rozafa Castle on this leg of your self-drive tour in Albania. This attraction is a well-known castle that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from around 3,607 travelers.

After capturing the beauty and rich culture of Shkoder, you’ll get back behind the wheels and continue your road trip to the fantastic city of Durrës.

Start your sightseeing in this cheap holiday destination with a visit to the unforgettable Venetian Tower of Durrës. This popular site is a valued top-tier point of interest in Durrës and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,509 visitors.

Another must-visit in Durrës is the spectacular Durrës Amphitheatre. This outstanding top-tier point of interest and sightseeing destination has an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars from more than 4,252 travelers.

Exploring one unique site after another provides you the much-needed variety during your self-drive tour across Albania. But to satisfy your curiosity or need for adventure, we recommend you add excursions in today’s agenda. You have a great selection of popular and low-cost activities to choose from in Albania. Make your cheap holiday experience in Albania more memorable by doing something new, bold, or inspiring.

Durrës offers many top-rated accommodations suitable for travelers on a budget vacation in Albania. So anytime you need a break from your activities, you’re guaranteed a comfortable and affordable place to rest and stay in the city.

As this adventurous day progresses, satisfy your hunger at one of the best restaurants in the city. Many restaurants in Durrës offer good food at even better prices, the perfect combination for travelers on affordable vacations in Albania.

4 Stinët is a must try. This restaurant serves a mouthwatering selection of meals and has an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars from 921 diners.

Another popular eating spot in Durrës is Royal G Hotel and Spa, a local favorite. Serving diners fresh, delicious, and affordable meals, this restaurant has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 613 customers.

Gusto di Mare & Sushi Time offers customers flavorful food and good ambiance, making it one of the best places to eat in Durrës. With an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 488 customers, this restaurant can get packed very quickly. Make sure you get to the restaurant early to save yourself a seat.

When night has fallen and you feel like enjoying a drink, head to some of Durrës’s best bars. There are plenty of bars in the city where you can order a few drinks without compromising your budget.

Sunset Bar is an excellent example of a great bar in Durrës offering drinks at reasonable prices. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 279 customers.

Celebrate another day of your adventure-filled road trip through Albania with a toast. Cheers to a memorable cheap vacation experience in Albania!

On day 6 of your road trip through popular and cheap vacation spots across Albania, you’ll experience two places in one day. You’ll start your day in Berat and end your day in the city of Tirana, where you'll stay for 1 night. How much time you’ll spend in each location is up to you.

One of the best places to visit in Berat is the amazing Gorica Bridge. This travel destination is a stone bridge that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 715 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Old Town. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,303 travelers, a visit to this well-known top-tier point of interest and sightseeing spot in Berat is likely to make your vacation in Albania even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Berat is the outstanding Berat Castle. This castle has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 5,804 visitors.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in Albania, drop by the popular Onufri Iconographic Museum. This attraction, an amazing art museum, has been rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 437 travelers.

Cheap, budget vacations are nothing but incredible, especially when you’re in Albania. To have the best affordable travel experience in Albania, make time for some unique, challenging, or inspiring activities. Adding a tour to your travel plan promises a one-of-a kind adventure that will make your cheap vacation in Albania unforgettable. Fortunately, you'll find plenty of budget-friendly tours and cheap holiday deals in Albania.

At the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Tirana. Tirana is another cheap travel destination in Albania where you have access to hotels, restaurants, bars, and other conveniences.

After a long day of driving and exploring some of the best attractions a budget vacation in Albania can afford, treat yourself to a hearty meal. You’ll find many great restaurants in Tirana that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

One restaurant we recommend you try in Tirana is Restorant Tymi. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 474 customers.

Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Tirana enjoy dining at this restaurant.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Tirana’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in Albania. For example, you can visit Colonial Cocktails Academy Tirana. Rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 270 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Nouvelle Vague Tirana. This popular bar in Tirana has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 218 bar-goers.

You can also go to Kafe Flora as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular Kafe Flora is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 186 customers have given this city bar an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure and cheap holiday experience in Albania!

It’s soon time to say goodbye to Albania as your road trip vacation is about to end. Day 7 is your departure day and your last chance to capture the beauty of Tirana.

Depending on how much time you have before your flight back home, we recommend doing some last-minute shopping or sightseeing to make the most of your cheap holiday experience in Albania.

If you'd rather pass time visiting some attractions, this is your chance to go to places you may not have had the chance to explore yet.

One fantastic attraction you could visit on your last day in Tirana is the remarkable Tanners' Bridge. This stone bridge and popular place of interest has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars from 812 visitors.

You’ll then say farewell to Tirana and begin your journey home. You’ll leave filled with unforgettable memories from your terrific and affordable travel experiences in Albania!