All our Albania guides tagged budget.
Which Albanian ATMs charge least, why the yellow machines cost more than they look, when you actually need cash, and how tipping works. A practical money guide for Albania.
Albania is cheap, but not evenly: the coast in August behaves like a different country from the same coast in June, and a few decisions account for most of the difference.
They share a sea and a border and they are not the same holiday. Where each one wins, where Albania is genuinely behind, and how to do both.
Shared minibuses that leave when they are full, buses that do not appear on any website, and a railway you should forget about.
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.
Planning your first trip to Albania? Here is when to go, how to get around, the visa and money basics, where to base yourself, and how to skip the rookie mistakes.