Land at Tirana International Airport (Mother Teresa / Rinas) and pick up a rental car from a verified local supplier. Compare airport offers, understand the meeting process, then drive into Tirana or straight to the coast.
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After landing, clear passport control and collect your bags. Your supplier confirmation usually explains whether you meet in the arrivals hall, at a desk, or at a designated parking/meeting point outside the terminal.
Keep your booking reference, voucher and phone reachable. Airport staff and supplier signs commonly reference TIA, Rinas or Mother Teresa Airport — they are the same airport.
Bring the main driver’s licence, passport or national ID, and a credit card for the security deposit. Secondary drivers need to be added according to the supplier’s policy.
Review insurance excess, mileage and fuel policy on your voucher before you leave the airport so the return process is clear.
Travellers commonly book economy cars for city and coastal trips, automatic cars for easier driving, and SUVs for mountain or multi-stop itineraries. Premium and larger vehicles are available from selected suppliers.
Live availability and prices depend on your dates — use the search form on this page or browse airport category landings for SUVs, small cars and more.
Tirana city centre is roughly 25–40 minutes away. Durres is about 45–60 minutes. Vlore and the Riviera are longer southbound drives; Berat is a popular inland day or overnight trip.
Follow airport exit signage toward Tirana. Keep cash or card ready for fuel and any tolls on longer routes.
Allow extra time for fuel refill, airport traffic and supplier check-in. Return instructions on your voucher specify the meeting point and how long before your flight you should arrive.
Yes. Tirana International Airport is also called Mother Teresa Airport and Rinas Airport (TIA). All refer to the same airport northwest of Tirana.
Meeting points vary by supplier. Your confirmation email explains whether to meet in arrivals or at an outside pickup point. Save the supplier phone number before you fly.
Yes. Automatic cars are frequently requested at TIA. Compare current offers in search and filter by transmission on the results page.
Deposits depend on the vehicle and supplier. The amount and payment method are shown before you confirm the booking and again on your voucher.
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