TIA Rental
Explains the licence rules for Albania in plain language before you book, which few operators bother to do.
Full Insurance and No Deposit, with a Saranda Handover
TIA Rental hands cars over at Tirana airport, in the city centre and in Saranda on the southern coast, which makes a one-way run down the Riviera possible witho…TIA Rental hands cars over at Tirana airport, in the city centre and in Saranda on the southern coast, which makes a one-way run down the Riviera possible without the return drive. Terms are unusually plain: cover is included in full, no deposit is taken, mileage is unlimited and the operator states there are no hidden fees.
Features
Price
$$ Mid-range
FAQ
Where can I collect a TIA Rental car?
Tirana airport, downtown Tirana, or Saranda on the southern coast. The Saranda point is the useful one: it allows a one-way trip down the Riviera that ends by the Greek border rather than requiring the long drive back to the capital.
What does full insurance mean at TIA Rental?
Cover included in the price rather than sold as an extra at the desk, alongside no deposit and unlimited mileage. Check the exclusions in writing before signing, because Albanian standard policies commonly exclude wheels, undercarriage, windscreen and interior.
Do I need an International Driving Permit to rent in Albania?
It depends on where your licence was issued, and TIA publishes guidance on exactly that. Albanian rules require a valid national licence with details in Latin script; copies and electronic licences are not accepted, and a permit is strongly recommended where the licence is valid only in its country of issue.
Is there a mileage limit?
No, mileage is unlimited. On an Albanian itinerary that reaches Saranda that matters, since the coast road alone is several hundred kilometres from Tirana and a capped rental would add a charge at return.
Are there any charges beyond the quoted price?
The operator states there are no hidden fees, with insurance, mileage and deposit already settled in the terms. Fuel, tolls, parking and any fines remain the renter's responsibility, as they are with every operator in Albania.
