You should plan to spend around $78 (Lek7,539) per day on your vacation in Albania. This is the average daily price based on the expenses of other visitors.
Past travelers have spent, on average for one day:
A one week trip to Albania for two people costs, on average, $1,093 (Lek105,549). This includes accommodation, food, local transportation, and sightseeing.
All of these average travel prices have been collected from other travelers to help you plan your own travel budget.
A one week trip to Albania usually costs around $546 (Lek52,775) for one person and $1,093 (Lek105,549) for two people. This includes accommodation, food, local transportation, and sightseeing.
A two week trip to Albania on average costs around $1,093 (Lek105,549) for one person and $2,186 (Lek211,098) for two people. This cost includes accommodation, food, local transportation, and sightseeing.
Please note, prices can vary based on your travel style, speed, and other variables. If you're traveling as a family of three or four people, the price per person often goes down because kid's tickets are cheaper and hotel rooms can be shared. If you travel slower over a longer period of time then your daily budget will also go down. Two people traveling together for one month in Albania will often have a lower daily budget per person than one person traveling alone for one week.
A one month trip to Albania on average costs around $2,342 (Lek226,177) for one person and $4,684 (Lek452,354) for two people. The more places you visit, the higher the daily price will become due to increased transportation costs.
Organized tours are usually more expensive than independent travel, but offer convenience and peace of mind that your trip has been planned by a travel expert.
The average price for an organized tour package in Albania is $171 per day. While every tour varies by total price, length, number of destinations, and quality, this is the daily average price based on our analysis of available guided tours.
Traveling Independently has many benefits including affordabilty, freedom, flexibility, and the opportunity to control your own experiences.
All of the travel costs below are based on the experiences of other independent travelers.
Albania is a reasonably affordable destination to visit. It is in the top 25% of countries in the world for its affordability. If you're traveling on a budget, then this is a good destination with affordable accommodation, food, and transportation.
Within Europe, which is known to be an expensive region, Albania is reasonably affordable compared to the other countries. It is in the top 25% of countries in Europe for its affordability. You can find more affordable countries such as Ukraine, but there are also more expensive countries, such as Svalbard and Jan Mayen Islands.
For more details, see Is Albania Expensive?
The average Albania trip cost is broken down by category here for independent travelers. All of these Albania travel prices are calculated from the budgets of real travelers.
| Category | Cost |
|---|---|
| Accommodation 1 (Double Occupancy) | Lek5,497 ($57) |
| Local Transportation 1 | Lek1,403 ($15) |
| Food 2 | Lek1,938 ($20) |
| Entertainment 1 | Lek812 ($8.41) |
| Tips and Handouts 1 | Lek2,797 - 8,391 ($29 - 87) |
| Alcohol 2 | Lek416 - 1,247 ($4 - 13) |
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The average price paid for one person for accommodation in Albania is $28 (Lek2,748). For two people sharing a typical double-occupancy hotel room, the average price paid for a hotel room in Albania is $57 (Lek5,497). This cost is from the reported spending of actual travelers.
Looking for a hotel in Albania? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options.
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The cost of a taxi ride in Albania is significantly more than public transportation. On average, past travelers have spent $15 (Lek1,403) per person, per day, on local transportation in Albania.
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While meal prices in Albania can vary, the average cost of food in Albania is $20 (Lek1,938) per day. Based on the spending habits of previous travelers, when dining out an average meal in Albania should cost around $8.03 (Lek775) per person. Breakfast prices are usually a little cheaper than lunch or dinner. The price of food in sit-down restaurants in Albania is often higher than fast food prices or street food prices.
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Entertainment and activities in Albania typically cost an average of $8.41 (Lek812) per person, per day based on the spending of previous travelers. This includes fees paid for admission tickets to museums and attractions, day tours, and other sightseeing expenses.
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The average cost for Tips and Handouts in Albania is $58 (Lek5,594) per day. The usual amount for a tip in Albania is 5% - 15%.
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The average person spends about $8.61 (Lek831) on alcoholic beverages in Albania per day. The more you spend on alcohol, the more fun you might be having despite your higher budget.
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On average, people spend $1.96 (Lek189) on bottled water in Albania per day. The public water in Albania is considered safe to drink.
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