Alamo, Carwiz, Europcar, Green Motion, and National are among the suppliers that you can book a rental car for this route. Note that not all suppliers permit taking the car from Croatia to Albania, as some may only allow crossing into Montenegro, and a few may prohibit cross-border travel entirely. Enter your travel details in the booking form on this page to view deals from suppliers that cover Albania.

Some travellers save money by renting a car in Croatia for the Dubrovnik–Montenegro part, then switching to a second car from a local Albanian supplier after crossing the border. Compare this with a single cross-border rental, although you will need to change cars during the trip.

Yes. You can choose from plenty of one-way deals that allow you to drop off a car rental at Tirana Airport (TIA). Returning the car at an airport supplier branch may incur an additional fee. Opening hours differ between suppliers, so confirm the exact return location and office timings when booking.

⚠️ Returning outside normal desk hours usually incurs an added fee of around €25–40. The after-hours services are available upon request and must be arranged with the supplier in advance.

When booking through our platform, you can choose a pickup location from the following options available in Dubrovnik based on your convenience and travel preferences

ℹ️ Many airport suppliers operate around the clock and offer a free shuttle between the terminal and the rental desk. This means you can book with such a supplier without needing to time your pickup around counter hours if you are flying in.

💡 If you are staying in Dubrovnik before or after your trip, picking up your car downtown or at your hotel can save you a trip to the airport. Nonetheless, compare prices before making a reservation, as an airport pickup can sometimes be cheaper despite the extra distance or airport fee.

Yes. You can rent SUVs for a cross-border road trip, but availability on this route is more limited than for economy or compact car categories. This is because not all suppliers maintain or allow large-size vehicle fleets for cross-border travel into Albania. Book well ahead if you need this category, especially if you are travelling during peak season. A higher cross-border fee usually applies to SUVs and other larger vehicles compared to smaller cars.

Availability for luxury or premium rental cars is usually limited. Suppliers often restrict these vehicles to travel within Croatia only because of the higher insurance excess involved in taking a high-value car outside the country. The suppliers that do allow it usually require a larger security deposit than for a standard cross-border rental.

💡 Book as early as possible to choose from a wider selection of luxury models, particularly during the summertime. If your travel dates are flexible, booking in shoulder or low travel season is a great way to get lower prices.

⚠️ Luxury cars may require additional paperwork and may not be available to young drivers. Confirm the supplier-specific eligibility conditions before you book.

A credit card is required for the security deposit hold rather than for payment itself. The card must be in the name of the primary driver listed on the rental agreement. A few select suppliers may accept debit card deposits, but with a higher deposit amount and additional insurance.

✅ Check whether your travel companion can be registered as the main driver and use their card to book if you don’t have a personal credit card. You can be added as an additional driver in that situation.

Yes. You can add extra drivers to a car rental booking from Dubrovnik to Tirana for a daily fee or a flat charge per rental. Any additional drivers must meet the same licence and age requirements as the main driver. They must also be present at pickup with the required documentation and listed on the rental agreement for cross-border authorisation.

⚠️ Rental insurance usually does not cover accidental damage caused by unregistered drivers, meaning the renter may be fully responsible for all related costs. 

ℹ️ Additional drivers are offered as optional add-ons, which you can add from the list of available add-ons on the booking summary page when booking with us.

Not always. Most standard deals for booking within Croatia usually include unlimited mileage, but cross-border rentals to Albania may have a daily mileage cap. The exact mileage limit can vary by vehicle category and supplier policies, and driving beyond the permitted distance can incur an extra fee.

⚠️ Always confirm the mileage policy in the rental terms of your preferred deal when booking with us. This is especially true if you are planning a round trip to Tirana and back, which easily adds up to several hundred kilometres a day.

Most suppliers require drivers to be at least 21, with a licence held for one to two years. Drivers under 25 often pay a young driver surcharge. The amount varies by supplier and is typically around €5–10 per day. Some suppliers also set an upper age limit, commonly between 75 and 80, which can be lower for luxury or SUV categories.

Not automatically. Standard cover from a Croatian rental applies only within Croatia unless you have also bought additional cross-border insurance in advance.

ℹ️ If you are driving into Montenegro, check the back of your Green Card to make sure “MNE” is not crossed out. Some older cards exclude Montenegro even when the supplier says it is allowed.

You should have the following documents to rent and pick up a car. Suppliers often deny or cancel bookings without documents during vehicle collection.

⚠️ You must arrange the cross-border authorisation before you leave Dubrovnik. You cannot add it at the counter once you are already at the pickup desk.

Call the emergency number provided in your rental agreement first, and have your location and vehicle details ready. Most suppliers offer 24-hour roadside assistance, but response times can be slower once you are outside Croatia, since not every supplier’s service network extends into Albania. Some suppliers rely on a local partner to handle the recovery instead.

✅ Before you book, ask the supplier directly what happens if the car breaks down abroad: whether they send a replacement vehicle to your location, or expect you to return to Croatia to swap cars. Policies vary a lot between suppliers on this point.

The best route from Dubrovnik to Tirana depends on whether you want to save time or see more of the coast.

💡 Neither route avoids the two border crossings: Croatia into Montenegro, then Montenegro into Albania. The choice really comes down to whether you want coastal scenery or a shorter drive.