The MOMO travel guide
Airport pickup tips, road trip routes and driving guides for the Balkans. Everything you need before you get behind the wheel.
BeachesThe best beaches in Albania and how to reach them by car
Ksamil, Dhermi, Gjipe, Himare, Borsh and the sandy Adriatic coast compared: drive times from Tirana, sunbed and parking costs, which beach suits which traveller, and a one week beach circuit by rental car.
Car Rental TipsCar rental insurance explained: CDW, excess, deposits and green cards
Rental car insurance without the jargon: what third party liability, CDW and full coverage each do, why the deposit tracks the excess, the exclusions no policy includes, and how to choose the right level in two minutes.
Travel GuidesDriving a rental car from Albania to Montenegro: border crossings, green cards and routes
What you need to drive a rental car across the Albania to Montenegro border: written authorisation, a green card, the Hani i Hotit and Muriqan crossings compared, and itineraries for Ulcinj, Kotor and the coast.
Road TripsTirana to Saranda road trip: the coastal road, the inland road and every stop worth making
The classic Albanian road trip, leg by leg: the SH8 over the Llogara pass through Dhermi, Himare and Borsh, the fast inland route via Gjirokastra, realistic drive times, and a two day itinerary that loops both.
Driving TipsHow to drive in Albania: rules, roads and local habits
Speed limits of 40, 80, 90 and 110 km/h, loose roundabout etiquette, livestock on rural roads and superb main highways: a practical briefing on Albanian driving culture, fuel, parking and police checkpoints for first-time visitors.
Airport GuidesTirana airport car rental guide: pickup, prices and the drive into town
Everything about renting a car at Tirana International Airport: the documents you need, realistic seasonal prices, the meet and greet handover, and drive times from the terminal to Tirana, Durres and the south.