Southern Albania (UNESCO)

Car Rental Gjirokastër Airport (SARANDA)

from €27/day · all-in pricing

Gjirokastër, the UNESCO-listed 'City of Stone', rises in tiers of grey slate-roofed Ottoman houses below a vast hilltop fortress in the Drino valley. It lies on the main SH4 route between the coast and the interior, an easy detour whether you are coming up from Saranda (about 1h 15m) or down from Tirana. A rental car lets you combine Gjirokastër with the Blue Eye spring, the south coast, and the route toward the Greek border. Albania Auto Rentals compares live euro quotes for the journey.

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UNESCO 'City of Stone' with a dramatic hilltop fortress

Easy stop on the SH4 between Saranda and Tirana

About 1h 15m from Saranda and the Riviera

Compact cars suited to steep, slate-paved streets

Close to the Blue Eye spring and the Drino valley

Why book Gjirokastër car rental with Albania Auto Rentals

· Compare live rates from major and local suppliers at Gjirokastër (UNESCO stone city, via Tirana or Saranda pickup) (SARANDA).
· Transparent total drive-away pricing — no surprise fees at the desk.
· CDW and theft protection-inclusive packages available on most quotes.
· Multilingual booking support and direct contact with our team for any change.
· Free re-booking if our rate drops between booking and pickup.

Popular Gjirokastër car rental routes

Driving distances from Gjirokastër (UNESCO stone city, via Tirana or Saranda pickup) to popular destinations:

Saranda to Gjirokastër60 km — 1h 15m

Gjirokastër to the Blue Eye (Syri i Kaltër)35 km — 45 min

Gjirokastër to Tirana230 km — 3h 30m

Gjirokastër to Berat180 km — 3h

Gjirokastër to the Greek border (Kakavijë)30 km — 35 min

Vehicle types available at SARANDA

EconomyCompactIntermediateSUV

Best time to visit: Spring (April–June) and autumn (September–October) are ideal for walking the stone streets and the fortress without summer heat.

Gjirokastër car rental — FAQ

How do I reach Gjirokastër by rental car?

Gjirokastër sits on the SH4. Pick up a car in Saranda (about 1h 15m away) or at Tirana airport (about 3h 30m) — it makes a natural stop between the south coast and central Albania.

Can I combine Gjirokastër with a trip into Greece?

Yes. The Kakavijë border crossing into Greece is only about 30 km south. If you plan to cross, arrange written cross-border authorisation and any required Green Card with your supplier in advance.

Other Albania pickup locations

Tirana (TIA)Saranda (SARANDA)Ksamil (SARANDA)Vlorë (TIA)Berat (TIA)

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