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Tirana Airport Car Rental: A Pickup and Return Guide

Illustration of a compact rental car and a suitcase outside an airport terminal

To pick up your rental car at Tirana International Airport (TIA), select Tirana Airport as your pickup location when you search. The airport is in Rinas. Your booking confirmation has pickup instructions. Contact us before you fly if you’d like us to confirm where to meet.

1. Set your pickup time around your flight

Allow time to get off the plane, clear arrivals and collect your bags. If your flight is delayed or lands outside office hours, let us know your booking reference and updated arrival time. An after-hours pickup fee may apply. If you plan to spend your first days in Tirana without a car, you can instead select Avel Company and collect it at our Kashar office on the day you leave the city.

2. Keep your documents and credit card handy

Bring your original valid driving licence, your ID or passport, and a valid credit card in the main driver’s name for the security deposit. We also accept debit and prepaid cards for the rental payment. Check the rental FAQs or contact us before you travel if your licence was issued abroad and you are unsure whether you need an International Driving Permit.

3. Check the car before you leave

Compare the car with the handover record and point out any existing marks. Confirm the fuel level, the right fuel type and how to reach us during your rental. Open your map before leaving the pickup area so you know your first turn and where you will park on arrival.

4. Plan the return before departure day

Check the return location on your reservation and leave time for traffic, refuelling, the vehicle check and your airport check-in. We hand over the car with a full tank and ask you to return it full. Check with us before changing your return time or location, as availability and fees can vary.

Search cars for your airport pickup or contact us about your arrival. For payment, delivery and return conditions, see our rental terms.

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