How much does Albania cost?
Estimate your trip budget in seconds. Albania is one of Europe's cheapest destinations: mid-range travellers spend €40–70/day; luxury can hit €200+/day on the Riviera.
Albania trip cost calculator
Estimates are per person, in EUR, based on average 2026 prices in Albania. Flights and travel insurance not included. Albania is one of the cheapest countries in Europe — most travellers spend less than the mid-range estimate.
Currency converter
Live rates from Frankfurter · 1 EUR ≈ 100 ALL · 1 USD ≈ 93 ALL
What goes into the budget?
- Accommodation: hostel dorms €10–18, mid-range hotels €40–80, 5-star Riviera €150+
- Food: street byrek €1, tavern dinner €8–15, fine dining €30–50
- Transport: inter-city furgon €5–10, taxi short ride €3–5, rental car €25–45/day
- Activities: Berat castle €5, Theth–Valbona hike free, day tours from Saranda €30–60
- Drinks: espresso €0.80, local beer €1.5–2.5, cocktail €5–8
Money-saving tips
- Travel May–June or September — same weather, half the prices
- Eat where locals eat — look for "qebaptore" for €4 lunch
- Use furgons (shared minibuses) instead of taxis for long distance
- Book Riviera hotels 2 months in advance for July/August
- ATMs at Credins / BKT have lowest fees; avoid Euronet kiosks
Plan your trip to Albania
Flights + airport transfer + rental car + insurance — all in one place, prices compared live.
Flights to Tirana
Compare prices from major European airports to TIA.
Airport transfer
Door-to-door private transfer from Tirana / Corfu / Podgorica airports.
Rent a car
International brands (Hertz, Sixt, Avis) — pickup at airport or in town.
Hotels (compare 70+ sites)
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