Country guide
Driving in Albania
The last frontier on the Mediterranean: a Riviera without the prices, mountain passes without the traffic, and driving standards that keep you honest.
Rules of the road
| Drives on the | RIGHT |
|---|---|
| Speed limits (town / open road / expressway / motorway) | 40 / 80 / 90 / 110 km/h |
| Tolls | One: the Rruga e Kombit motorway to the Kosovo border (about €5). |
| Vignette | None. |
| Winter rules | No fixed date; winter tyres are strongly advised in the north from December to March. The mountain roads to Theth close with snow. |
| Taking the car across borders | Most rentals allow Montenegro, North Macedonia and Kosovo with a fee; Greece is often refused or expensive. Ask in writing. |
| Local quirks | Roundabouts and right-of-way are negotiated rather than obeyed. Fuel is dearer than in neighbouring countries. Police checkpoints are routine and polite — carry the rental papers and an International Driving Permit. |
| Currency | Albanian lek (ALL) |
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