Exploring Tirana by car or scooter
Deciding how to move around Tirana when you are staying in the city.
Tirana is compact. Most of what visitors want to see sits within a few kilometres of the centre, which changes the answer to what you should rent.
Scooter
A 125cc automatic scooter is the easiest way to move around the city: quick, simple to park, and cheap to run. Our 125s are automatic, so there is no gear-changing to think about.
Car
A car makes more sense if you are travelling with luggage, with family, or planning day trips out of the city — Krujë, Durrës, the mountains behind Tirana.
| SCOOTER | CAR | |
|---|---|---|
| City movement | Very flexible | Good |
| Parking | Easy | Depends on the area |
| Luggage | Limited | Easier |
| Weather protection | No | Yes |
| Day trips | Short ones | Comfortable |
Staying a few nights? We also rent two apartments in Tirana.
RENT AUTOKTON · 2026-08-09
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