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These days, it feels like every travel publication I turn to is singing this country’s praises and urging travellers to get there — but, like, yesterday.
This is the most underrated country in Europe, travel writers are announcing in their droves, and it’s one of the cheapest, too. Imagine the beaches of Croatia, the cuisine of Greece, and the landscapes of Montenegro, all blended together with an inexpensive price tag and a distinct lack of crowds.
That’s what you’ll uncover in Albania. But it’s changing fast.
It turns out a side effect of every traveller announcing that Albania is cheap and uncrowded, is that it rapidly becomes more expensive and crowded.
Still, it’s got nothing on the overtourism of Greece and Croatia.
I recently spent two weeks in Albania, determined to explore as much of the country as I could. It was an action-packed adventure!
We started the trip by celebrating Dave’s birthday in an achingly hipster bar in Tirana, then rounded it off by sunbathing on the uncrowded beaches of the Albanian Riviera. In between, we ventured from Berat to Gjirokaster; Ksamil to Sarande, and more.
What to Know About Money in Albania
I always take photos of the currency whenever I arrive in a new country!
I hinted at this above, but one thing I do want to mention upfront is that while the internet is littered with articles declaring Albania the cheapest country in Europe, this is not the case in 2025.
Sure, it’s cheaper than tourist-filled spots in neighbouring Greece and Croatia, and it’s definitely cheaper than Western Europe, but it’s likely not as cheap as you’re expecting it to be. Prices have been steadily increasing over the past couple of years and there’s little sign of them slowing down.
Want to spend the day at the famous beaches in Ksamil? They’re all privately-owned and will cost €20-25 just to hire a sunbed and umbrella; on some beaches, you’ll pay as much as €70 for a spot for the day. Yikes!
Still, it is possible to visit Albania on a reasonable budget. Dave and I stayed in budget guesthouses, used public transport to get around, ate local food, and squeezed in as many activities as we could. The closer to the coast we ventured, the more expensive things started to get, but there wasn’t a huge difference. On average, we each spent €80 a day. Not wildly expensive, but definitely not €20 a day, either!
Albania uses the lek as its currency. Unfortunately, due to the country’s history of money laundering — and the resulting restrictions from international banks — you’ll be expected to pay in cash for almost everything, and especially accommodation. Yes, even if you reserve online through Booking.com, you’ll be expected to meet the hotel/apartment owner in person and pay them in cash when you check-in. Even locals usually pay their rent in cash! This means you can expect to be visiting an ATM almost every day of your trip, and yes, that does get annoying.
We were unable to find fee-free ATMs anywhere in the country and you can expect to spend a hefty €5 per withdrawal. You could bring EUR or USD to the country to exchange once you’re on the ground (Iliria 98 offers the best rates), but the exchange rate isn’t good enough to make it a better deal. In the end, using ATMs is the easiest option.
You can occasionally pay for things in euros at the beaches along the coastline, but you’ll get a terrible exchange rate, so I’d recommend sticking with lek in this case, too.
With all of that out of the way, let’s dive into all the details on how much it costs to travel in Albania.
Accommodation in Albania was one area that I felt was disproportionately more expensive than everything else. Let’s start by looking at the cost of accommodation on the lowest end of the spectrum. If you’re flexible with your requirements and travel dates, it’s possible to score yourself accommodation for free.
For starters, I always recommend that you take a quick look on Trusted Housesitters before you start booking all of your accommodation. There’s usually multiple options up for grabs in Albania, and especially over the summer months.
Housesitting involves taking care of somebody’s house for free while they’re away, often (but not always) looking after their pets, too. This option is best for long-term travellers, digital nomads, or retirees, as you obviously can’t set your own dates and destinations, so you’ll need to have flexibility as to where you go and at what time of year.
If you do have that freedom, though, it’s a wonderful way to cut down your travel expenses, soak up some home comforts, and live like a local for a while. Trusted Housesitters is the best site for getting started with housesitting, as they have the highest number of listings for Albania. And hey, you never know! You may strike gold and discover a Seoul local is heading overseas on the same dates that you are.
Another option, when it comes to free accommodation, is WorldPackers, which might be something that appeals to my backpacking readers. It’s a work exchange program, where you can volunteer for locals in exchange for food and board. There are over a hundred options for Albania on the site right now, from helping to run boat tours along the Albanian coastline to taking care of rescued animals on a small, sustainable farm. Readers of this site get a $10 discount for WorldPackers with the promo code neverendingfootsteps.
If you want to visit Albania on as tight a budget as possible, your best option for saving money is going to be staying in hostels. There are dozens upon dozens of hostels in Albania, so it’s easy to find one that suits your comfort requirements.
In general, you can expect to spend €18-25 a night for dorm in a well-reviewed hostel, or €35-50 a night for a private double room — both inland and on the coast. Given that most guesthouses are around €50 a night, though, I’d recommend staying in those if you’ll be travelling as a couple.
I use HostelWorld to find the cheapest hostels, as they have significantly more listings for Albania than anywhere else I checked.
Where I Stayed While Traveling In Albania
My beautiful hotel room in Tirana! UrbanBllok5 was priced at €50 a night: not bad at all!
I’ve sprinkled a few photos of where I stayed in Albania in this guide so far; Dave and I opted to stay in budget and mid-range properties for this trip. We were looking for places that were in a central and safe location, were rated 9.5 or higher on Booking.com, and offered excellent value for money, with friendly staff and decent internet.
As you’ll see below, this generally meant we spent €50 a night.
I always find it’s helpful for me to list out the properties I chose to stay in on my trips, along with a brief review, so that you can get a good idea of what you can get for your money. Here’s where I stayed on my two-week trip to Albania:
Dave and I absolutely adored our colourful room at UrbanBllok5! It’s located in the coolest neighbourhood in Tirana — Blloku — surrounded by all the best bars and restaurants. Despite that, the room was silent, even on busy weekend nights. The internet was super fast, the shower pressure was great, and the air conditioning worked well. We met the owner outside the property after flying into Tirana, which made checking in easy. There was even free fruit placed out every morning for all the guests!
When it comes to accommodation in Berat, you have two options for where to stay: inside the old town or atop the hill inside the castle walls. For us, it was a no-brainer: how many times do you get the opportunity to sleep inside an actual castle?! Kris Guesthouse was the best-rated property in town and was just as cosy as we imagined. Our room was spacious and decorated in a traditional style, the owner was super-helpful, and we were within walking distance of everything. The rooftop terrace offered up amazing views over the town, too; the perfect spot for enjoying the homemade breakfast each morning.
If you forced me to choose just one property as my favourite place to stay in Albania, I think I would have to go with Alsara. The owner was absolutely wonderful! He met us in town to walk us to his guesthouse, served us an amazing breakfast in the morning, and shared all of his favourite restaurants that aren’t frequented by tourists. He even drove us to the bus station at the end of our stay! The guesthouse is right in the heart of the old town, but the rooms are silent, so we were able to sleep well.
Our lovely little apartment in Himare cost €65 a night and was a few minutes from the beach
We loved the bright and beachy-themed apartment we chose for Sarande! We were just steps away from both the ocean and bus station, which made exploring the area particularly convenient. The apartment was large, with a living area, kitchenette, and a lovely balcony that was perfect for drinking wine in the sunshine. Most importantly, the room was on a high level in the building, so we managed to avoid the loud noises that afflict most other properties in town. The only weird part was that the owner refused to text us the lockbox code for the key until we were standing directly in front of the front door!
Dave and I adored the family that runs this little guesthouse in Himare. It’s set a five-minute walk back from the beach and in a lovely local neighbourhood, with some of the most impressive gardens I’ve seen. The family we stayed with, in particular, are growing so many unusual vegetables that I couldn’t stop taking photos of them! Our room was more basic than anywhere else we stayed, but the family and vibe more than made up for it. In particular, we loved the beachy views from the guesthouse terrace.
I also highly recommend jumping on the tour the family offers all along the coastline of Albania — you’ll head out on their own little boat and spend the day beach-, cove-, and cave-hopping to some of the most pristine spots in the country; many of which are only accessible by water!
The Cost Of Transportation In Albania
The minivan we took from Tirana to Berat: it was just 500 Lek (€4.50) for the two hour journey
I’ve been lucky enough to visit 100 countries, but I’ve also been unlucky enough to have experienced Albania’s public transportation.
Yes, I’m ready to declare this country’s bus network one of the most maddening I’ve encountered. While the confusion and chaos felt like an adventure at the start of our trip, by the end of our time here, we were pretty over it.
Something always seemed to go terribly wrong, no matter how much we’d prepared for exactly that.
In this country, you’ve got three options for getting from A to B, each with its own set of advantages and difficulties. Let’s briefly go over them.
Renting a car
Advantages: Mostly, you’ll avoid the complexities of bus travel in Albania! Plus the freedom to stop wherever you like, explore the country in more depth, and not be at the mercy of minivans that run on unpredictable schedules. The roads are also in great condition.
Disadvantages: Drivers are aggressive, and parking can be especially difficult in places like Berat and Gjirokastër. You’ll often struggle to find a spot on the single-lane, cobblestone alleyways with steep gradients and hairpin turns, all while dealing with impatient drivers who won’t stop honking at you.
Using the buses and minivans
Advantages: Offers an inexpensive way to get around the country, rarely costing more than €4-8 for a multi-hour journey. Plus, you can avoid the hassles of driving I mentioned above.
Disadvantages: Bus stations are often random street corners or stretches of highway in the middle of nowhere, with no indication you’re in the right place. Timetables are frequently inaccurate online, and station locations can be confusing or outright wrong. You can’t easily book tickets in advance, and most don’t have air conditioning.
Hiring taxis
Advantages: There’s no need to worry about parking, dealing with impatient drivers, or spending hours figuring out bus station locations.
Disadvantages: It’s the most expensive option, taxis are sometimes rundown (ours had wing mirrors tied on with string!), and it can occasionally feel unsafe as a solo woman.
Our taxi driver’s car was held together by string and a prayer
I had several bus-related mishaps while I was travelling in the country. To give an example of the complexities of this system, I’ll tell you about my attempts to travel from Berat to Gjirokaster.
Girafa Travel (the only reliable website in Albania for bus timetables) showed there was a 10 a.m. bus from Berat to Fier, then a bus to Gjirokaster half an hour later. Perfect! Or so we thought.
In reality, our minivan stopped on a random street in Fier that was most definitely not a bus station. Google Maps led us to a car park masquerading as the town’s transport hub, where we then waited in vain for a bus that didn’t exist. When we asked for help, a local took my phone, and dropped a pin 10 kilometres away, well outside of the city, on the side of a highway. This was a disaster for several reasons:
The next bus to Gjirokaster was in two hours.
If this guy was incorrect and the bus didn’t drive past that point — or didn’t stop for us — we would be stranded. There were no working taxi apps in Fier and the “station” really was the side of a motorway with no signage.
It was pouring with rain. Standing on a grassy verge in the middle of a storm with no protection for our luggage while waiting for a bus wasn’t an exciting prospect.
We turned to other options: Hailing a taxi? We couldn’t find any. Asking for help? Nobody spoke English. Finally, a kind woman at a travel agent spent an hour calling every driver and bus company she knew. Her solution? A minivan driver would swing by in two hours, pick us up in the middle of town, in a random spot where she’d dropped a pin on my map, and take us to Gjirokaster.
This was not an isolated incident. On a day trip from Tirana to Kosovo, Girafa Travel marked the Prizren bus station as 5 km from its actual location; when I inevitably missed the bus, I had to wait three hours for the next one.
In Albania, every travel day felt like a roll of the dice, and I have no idea how a less-experienced traveller could have survived the chaos.
Buying a ticket from the driver for a minivan from Gjirokaster to Sarande
But this is a guide to the cost of travel, so let’s take a look at what you can expect to pay in Albania for transportation. As you can gather from my spiel above, I decided to opt for public transportation for my two weeks in the country. Despite the many downsides, I’m glad we did, not least because we saved a lot of money by doing so.
And let’s face it: nothing went majorly wrong. It was just confusing most of the time.
Here’s how much I spent on minivan and bus tickets in Albania:
Tirana to Berat: €5
Berat to Gjirokaster: €10
Gjirokaster to Sarande: €4.50
Sarande to Butrint: €2
Butrint to Ksamil: €1
Ksamil to Sarande: €1.50
Sarande to Himare: €8
Himare to Tirana: €12
Tirana to Ohrid: €18
I also used taxis to get around within Tirana a couple of times, using the app Patoko. As with most transportation in Albania, expect the process to be stressful! Occasionally, it would take half an hour to hail a car, with drivers repeatedly cancelling or not showing up. Still, rides were inexpensive and you could pay by card. We spent the following on taxis within in Tirana:
Blloku to Tirana’s East Bus Terminal (12 min drive): €9
Blloku to Dajti Ekspres cable car (15 min drive): €8
Bunkart 1 to Skanderbeg Square (15 min drive): €10
Tirana’s South and North Bus Terminal to East Bus Terminal (20 mins): €14
Because bus stations are usually located far outside of your travel destination (drivers prefer to stop on the outskirts instead of driving into the city) you often need to take taxis to your accommodation to avoid a 30-minute walk. We did this several times:
Berat bus station to the castle entrance: €2.50
The castle entrance back to Berat’s bus station: €3
Gjirokaster’s bus station to the old town entrance: €2.50
The interior of our bus from Sarande to Butrint
The alternative to battling with buses is hiring a car — and it might be even less appealing than taking the bus. Note that there’s only one major airport in the country and no train line, so the roads are your only option for getting around.
Many websites will tell you to avoid hiring a car because the roads in this country are poor, but that’s not the case in 2025. The quality of the roads in Albania were great! They were paved, smooth, and well-maintained, with no potholes.
If you’re not a confident driver — and if you haven’t driven on the right-hand side of the road before — I would advise against hiring a car, however. Let’s just say that doing so in this country can be quite the dramatic experience. If you’ve experienced driving in Italy, for example, you can expect a similar level of confusion.
Plan for aggressive drivers who will attempt to overtake you on even the most narrow and treacherous mountain roads. Don’t be surprised if you see somebody driving down the wrong side of the road, or stopped in the middle of it. And those mountain roads? Brace yourself for several nerve-wracking moments, with sheer drop-offs that’ll feel way too close to your tyres for comfort. Expect little use of indicators from locals, or even headlights at night.
Expect the unexpected, in other words.
Parking can be quite tricky, as it’s rare to find accommodation that offers it (only one of the five properties I stayed at had parking on-site). This all dates back to Albania’s communist era, when private car ownership was extremely rare. Cities therefore weren’t designed with cars in mind, so there was little need for parking. It’s not unusual (especially in Gjirokaster) for tourists to have to spend an hour driving around to look for a parking space, before giving up, parking 30 minutes out of town, and taking a taxi to their accommodation instead.
I generally use DiscoverCars — an aggregator of rental car companies — to find the best deal. For two weeks in Albania, you’ll be looking at around:
Mini (eg, Citroen C1; Volkswagen Polo): €27 per day
Economy (eg, Ford Fiesta; Nissan Micra): €33 per day
Compact (eg, Volksvagen Golf; Ford Focus): €34 per day
Intermediate (Eg, Ford Mondeo; Fiat Tipo): €35 per day
In Albania, I would recommend getting the smallest-sized car that can fit your travel party — you’ll find it a lot easier to manoeuvre around the country, if so.
To summarise, you can expect to spend €5-6 per person per day if taking public transport in Albania, or €30 a day if hiring a car.
The Cost of Food In Albania
Just a small selection of the local Albanian dishes I tried while I was in the country!
So, Albanian food wasn’t my favourite cuisine in the world.
I was a bit surprised by this, because I absolutely adore the local eats in both Croatia and Greece, but alas! I have to confess I found the food a bit too meat-heavy and bland in Albania. That’s not to say that there aren’t some absolutely delicious dishes to uncover while you’re on the ground, but don’t be surprised if you end up opting for some international eats while you’re there, too.
I also have a funny story to share about Dave and Albanian food.
There are just two things in the world that Dave can’t eat: dairy and bell peppers; he has a painful intolerance to both.
Well.
Let me tell you that it sure felt like 95% of the dishes in Albania contained both of these items!
We’d wander over to our hotel breakfast in the morning and be greeted with a cheese and pepper omelette; we’d sit down for dinner and be greeted by a free appetiser of… bell pepper-infused tzatziki; Dave would order meatballs and they’d come in… a bell pepper stew; we’d a peruse a menu at a traditional restaurant and have to leave because every single dish contained peppers. It was hilarious frustrating to deal with.
But hey, if you love cheese and peppers, you’re going to be very happy in Albania.
In terms of prices, I found the food in Albania to be affordable, and especially away from the tourist-filled beach towns of Sarande and Ksamil — but even then, nothing was too pricey. On average, I paid L700 [€7/£6/$8] per meal, but splurged on a couple of high-end dining options in Tirana, too.
I’ll give some examples of the types of dishes you’re likely to run into, my recommendations of the best things to order, and the average prices of each.
Byrek (€0.50–€1): You’ll find this dish everywhere and it makes for a cheap and easy snack or light breakfast. A pastry made with thin, flaky layers of dough and stuffed with a variety of fillings, my favourite was spinach and cheese, but I also loved tomato and onion combo.
The best one I tried came from Byrek Special “Luani” in Tirana, where I paid an unbelievable 50 Lek (50 cents!) for a spinach and cheese one — cash only.
Petulla (€2–3): Think of petulla as Albania’s answer to a savoury doughnut: light, fluffy, and dangerously moreish. We were served this in most guesthouses as part of a breakfast spread, and I was always so excited to see it coming my way! They usually come with a mix of sweet toppings (honey, powdered sugar, jam) and savoury ones (feta, yoghurt, roasted pepper dip). Remember what I said about Albanians and their love of dairy and bell peppers?
Fërgesë (€4): My absolute favourite Albanian dish! If fërgesë was on the menu, I wasn’t interested in anything else. This is a sort-of stew made from peppers, cheese (of course), and tomatoes, then baked in an oven until it’s all bubbling and rich. Best eaten with fresh bread to mop up every last bit of sauce.
The best version I tried was from the excellent Eni Traditional Food in Berat, where I paid 400 Lek (€4) for the dish — cash only.
Qofte (€5): These local meatballs are typically made from minced lamb or beef, then mixed with a blend of local herbs and spices. Grilled to perfection or pan-fried until crisp on the outside and tender within, they’re served alongside pillowy fresh bread, a cooling yoghurt sauce, and a crisp salad for balance. Simple? Sure, but they make for a cheap and cheerful lunch option.
The best version I tried was from Bar Mezeri Harqet in Gjirokaster, reliably reassured to me by my guesthouse owner as the best meatballs in town — cash only.
Tavë Kosi (€6): Hailed as the country’s national dish, this baked lamb and rice casserole is a must-try dish in Albania. The magic lies in the rich, velvety yoghurt sauce: it’s creamy, slightly tangy, and so deeply comforting.
We’d sometimes opt for Greek food while on the coast of Albania; after all, Corfu is right there!
Albanian food can feel a little samey after several weeks in the country, so don’t be surprised if you find yourself branching out and opting for some international options every now and then. Prices are much the same as the local eats, so you can expect to average €5-7 per meal.
Falafel wrap: €4
Pork gyros: €3.50
Side of French fries: €3.50
A ham, cheese, and tomato baguette: €2.50
Shawarma plate: €6
Moussaka: €8
Greek salad: €4.50
Grilled chicken and fries: €6
Margherita pizza: €6
Burger and fries: €7
Avocado toast: €6.50
Some of my food highlights from the country were:
A high-end meal for Dave’s birthday from SALT, in Tirana, one of the best restaurants in the country. We paid €120 for an extravagant four cocktails, steak, ceviche, gyozas, and some of the best sushi we’ve ever eaten (and we’ve been to Japan!)
Trying traditional Albanian food from Era Restaurant in Tirana; a great place to go if you’re keen to learn more about the local cuisine. We paid €30 for a beer, lime soda, baked cheese and vegetables, freshly-baked bread, qofte, and a lamb casserole.
More traditional Albanian eats from Eni Traditional Food in Berat! We paid €16.50 for two waters, a coffee, and a Coke, fergese, and kima with eggs.
An enormous pork shawarma platter and baked feta cheese from Brothers Grill in Himare, along with a lemonade and glass of wine: just €16.50 in total!
What about drinks?
You’ll never complain about the cost of drinks in Albania! Both alcoholic and non-alcoholic options are affordable, although you can expect the price of them to double, or even triple in the resort towns of Sarande and Ksamil. Here’s what we paid on our trip:
An Americano: €1.50 – €1.80
Beer (local 0.5L): €1.00 -€1.50
Imported beer: €2.00 – €4.00
Glass of wine: €2 – €3.50
Bottle of local wine: €5.00 – €10.00
Cocktail: €3.00 – €4.50
Bottle of raki (from a shop): €4.00 – €7.00
Shot of raki: €1
Fresh juice: €1.50 – €2.00
Lemonade: €2.50
Soft drink: €2
Lime soda: €2
Bottle of water: €1
Over my two weeks in Albania, primarily eating at small, locally-run eateries and attempting to try as many local dishes as possible, I averaged €22 per day on food and drink.
The Cost Of Activities In Albania
The ancient ruins of Butrint were so impressive! Definitely worth paying €10 to spend a few hours exploring them
There’s so, so, so much to keep you entertained in Albania, both free and paid — but the paid activities are usually pretty well-priced. There wasn’t anything that I felt was poor value for money, and I was impressed with the quality of all of the attractions.
Let’s start with Tirana.
The Bunk’Art museums in Tirana are a must-see, particularly if you like your history served with a dose of claustrophobia. Housed inside massive nuclear bunkers built by Albania’s paranoid former dictator, entrance to Bunk’Art 1 and Bunk’Art 2 are €9 each. The museums are unsettling and intense, but will give you a solid understanding of the country’s dark history.
For something even more unusual, I highly recommend the House of Leaves museum, which was once the headquarters of the secret police. That will set you back €7. If you’re into espionage and the dark secrets of dictatorships, it’s a fascinating way to spend an hour and you’ll come away feeling as though you don’t know who you can trust!
There’s more to Tirana than it’s history, however, and I was blown away by the beautiful views from the top of Mount Dajti, towering 1,600 metres (5,300 ft) over the city. A return ride on the Dajti Ekspres cable car came in at €14 and was more than worth it.
In terms of free things to do in Tirana, there’s tons! Climbing the Pyramid of Tirana used to be an unofficial rite of passage (read: mildly illegal and slightly dangerous), but the building’s now been transformed into a gleaming, modern, arty space that’s free to wander around. Fortunately, you can still climb to the top of it, and the views from there are great at sunset. Be sure to wander past at night, too, when it’s lit up like a spaceship.
In terms of other activities, Dave and I picked up some souvenirs from New Bazaar, marvelled at the Great Mosque of Tirana (the largest mosque in the Balkans), enjoyed the quirky architecture of St Paul’s Cathedral, and the even-quirkier architecture of the Resurrection of Christ Orthodox Cathedral.
Evenings were for people-watching in Skanderbeg Square or bar-hopping in Blloku, the former communist elite’s neighbourhood that’s now home to hipster restaurants, boutique stores, and a plethora of overpriced cocktails.
You can see why Berat is known as the City of a Thousand Windows
We spent very little money in the towns of Berat and Gjirokaster — two of the most photogenic places I visited in the country.
Berat Castle dominates the skyline and is completely free to visit. It’s also free to wander around the downtown area with all of its iconic windows. The only activity I paid for in Berat, in fact, was entrance to the Onufri Iconographic Museum, which was amazing! I highly recommend heading inside to check out all the golden Byzantine-era artwork and painted ceilings; it costs just €4 to visit.
Over in Gjirokaster, their 12th century castle costs €4 to visit, but the views from the terrace make the entrance fee more than worth it. The castle itself wasn’t all that exciting, but we still managed to spend a couple of hours exploring the vast complex.
Over on Albania’s coastline, things get a little pricer.
Bunkers and beaches in Himare: two of the things that Albania is most well-known for
Usually I’d expect to tell you that it’s totally free to visit the beach, but in TikTok-famous Ksamil, with its white sand and turquoise water, it most definitely isn’t. All of the beaches in Ksamil are privately-owned, in fact, so you’ll have to hire a sunbed and umbrella for the day to spend time on them. Expect to pay €20-25 to do so
Over in Sarandë, the vibe is more of a chilled-out seaside town and things aren’t quite so pricey. A stroll along the main promenade is always enjoyable and the people-watching here was top-tier: old men playing chess, tourists sunbathing at 8 a.m., kids devouring gelato the size of their heads.
Further up the coast in Himarë, things get even quieter — and honestly, that was the main reason why we decided to spend so much time here. The beaches in Himare attract more of a local crowd, are less busy, and lined with plenty of great cafes and restaurants.
I’ve saved the best for last, though, because visiting Butrint National Park was my favourite thing I did in Albania.
This UNESCO World Heritage Site is a sprawling, atmospheric complex of ancient Greek, Roman, and Byzantine ruins surrounded by marshland and mountains. Entry is €10 and I strongly recommend getting there five minutes before opening time. Having the famous amphitheatre all to ourselves in the early morning made for such a peaceful experience; half an hour later, it was packed with tour groups!
Over my two weeks in Albania, I spent money €57 on activities, working out at an average of €4 per day.
How Much Does it Cost Per Day to Visit Albania?
Gjirokaster was my biggest travel highlight in Albania! The old town is so picturesque
Now that I’ve covered the different expense categories in as much detail as possible, it’s time to summarise all that note-taking and take a look at how much it costs to travel in Albania. As a couple on a budget-to-mid-range trip, you can expect to spend:
Accommodation: €50 a day — €25 a day when shared
Transportation: €6 a day
Food: €22 a day
Activities: €4 per day
Total expenses for each day: €82 per day, or €57 per day when sharing accommodation with a partner.
