Tips & saving

Albania on a Budget: Where the Money Actually Goes

One of the cheapest countries in Europe for food, transport and coffee, and one where a July week on the Riviera can cost what a Greek island costs.

SIM Cards and Internet in Albania: Cheap Data, Patchy Mountains

A local SIM costs less than a coffee in western Europe, the cities are well covered, and the valleys you came for have nothing at all.

Getting Around Albania Without a Car: The Furgon System

Shared minibuses that leave when they are full, buses that do not appear on any website, and a railway you should forget about.

How Much Albania Costs: Europe's Cheapest Coast

A clear breakdown of what Albania costs, with daily budgets for backpackers, mid-range and comfort travellers, plus money, cash and saving tips for Europe's best-value coast.

Renting a Car in Albania: The Best Way to See It

Everything you need to rent a car and drive in Albania: what it costs, what to know about the roads, insurance, fuel and parking, and why a car is the best way to see the country.