If you’re planning to rent a car in Albania, one of the most common challenges is finding suitable parking, especially in big cities like Tirana, Durrës, Vlora, or Shkodër. This complete guide is designed to help you understand where you can park freely, where you need to pay, and which areas to avoid.
📍 Parking in Tirana
➤ Best areas for parking:
- Around Air Albania Stadium (Lek Dukagjini Street): plenty of spaces and reasonable rates.
- Elbasani Street: you can find parking along the street and in private lots.
- Underneath the Blloku area (Abdyl Frashëri Street): paid parking, but secure and close to cafes and restaurants.
➤ How SMS parking works:
- Send an SMS with your car’s license plate number to 53155
- Price: around 40–100 ALL per hour (depending on the zone)
- Paid parking hours: 08:00 – 20:00, free on Sundays
❌ Areas to avoid:
- City Center (Myslym Shyri St., Barrikadave St., Kavaja St.) – very crowded, difficult to find parking
- Streets without proper signage – risk of fines or vehicle blockage by the municipality
📍 Parking in Durrës
- Near Vollga promenade – public parking with limited spaces, but close to the beach and city center
- Currilat area – quiet, less crowded, ideal for travelers
- Neighborhoods no. 1 and 4 – residential areas with on-street parking possibilities
📍 Parking in Vlora
- Lungomare – seaside boulevard with many parking spots, most paid during the summer season
- Uji i Ftohtë area – less crowded, recommended for tourists looking for quieter beaches
📍 Parking in Shkodër
- Around Rozafa Castle – free parking for visitors
- City Center (Kol Idromeno St.) – busy, but there are some private paid parking lots
- Parrucë and Bahçallëk neighborhoods – quiet areas for long-term parking
🛑 General tips for renting a car and parking in Albania:
- Do not park on yellow lines or in spaces reserved for emergency services – risk of fine!
- Always keep your payment ticket visible on the front windshield
- Keep the contact details of the car rental company in case the car gets blocked
📌 This information is part of our ongoing commitment at Rent Car Tirana to help our clients move freely and safely across Albania. If you’re looking to rent a car in Tirana, feel free to contact us for assistance and personalized guides.
