Vlorë is not a city where the big international rental brands dominate. The cars on offer mostly come from local firms — family businesses that know the coast road south, will meet you at the port or your hotel, and answer the phone themselves when something goes wrong. For a trip along the Albanian Riviera, that is often a better arrangement than a counter at an airport.
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Below are the rental companies based in Vlorë that we could confirm. Prices, opening hours and fleets change often, so treat this as a starting point and check the current terms when you book.
Why rent from a local company in Vlorë
A local firm usually means a shorter queue and a more direct conversation. You are dealing with the people who own the cars, so questions about the deposit, the insurance excess or where you may take the vehicle get answered by someone who can actually decide.
Local companies also tend to be flexible about handover. Several of those listed below mention free delivery, airport pickup in Tirana or Vlorë, or collection from an address in the city, which saves you a taxi on arrival. If the car develops a problem on the road to Himarë or Sarandë, a Vlorë phone number is easier to reach than a call centre in another country.
The trade-off is that standards vary. There is no global brand behind the counter and no central complaints desk, so the paperwork, the fuel policy and the condition of the car deserve a careful look before you drive away.
Car rental companies based in Vlorë
These companies are listed alphabetically. The details below are what each company states; confirm them when you book.
Aler Bus Tours & Car Rental Vlore
- Listed at Rruga Shaban Demiraj, Vlorë.
- Its directory listing points to the website carrentalaler.com.
- The directory shows a rating of 5 from 13 reviews.
- Phone: +355 69 575 0017.
AR-NO Rental Car
- Runs its own website, arnorentalcar.com.
- Phone: +355 68 992 2299.
- Few other details were published when we checked, so ask about the fleet, insurance and pickup when you call.
Auto Jugu
- Listed at Rruga Gjergj Kastrioti, Vlorë.
- Directory categories include car rental agency, airport shuttle service and van rental agency.
- Phone: +355 69 286 3661.
AutoValona
- Address given as Pranë Portit, Pallati i Kulturës — near the port, at the Palace of Culture.
- Handy if you are arriving by ferry and want to collect a car without crossing the city.
- Phone: +355 68 364 4738.
G&M Auto
- States free delivery, no extra charges, 24/7 customer service and CDW (collision damage waiver).
- Open Monday to Sunday, 24 hours a day.
- Address: Bulevardi Ismail Qemali, opposite Tirana Bank, Vlorë 9401. Email [email protected], phone +355 69 290 7490.
- Brands it lists include Audi, BMW, Fiat, Volkswagen, Toyota, Hyundai, Porsche, Renault, Ford and Land Rover.
- Its site gives a 2012 Porsche Panamera at €200 for 21+ days, and a Google rating of 4.7 from 43 reviews.
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Penta Rent a Car
- Minimum rental period of 3 days, and credit cards are accepted.
- Pickup in Vlorë, including a Penta City location near the Stadium.
- A rental agreement must be completed and signed before the car is handed over.
- A Full Insurance option is offered, which reduces your responsibility for covered damage.
- Sample rates on its site: Skoda Fabia 2015 at €35 a day, Volkswagen Polo 2010 at €30 a day, Alfa Romeo Stelvio 2019 at €120 a day.
- Email [email protected], phone (+355) 69 405 2555.
Rent Cars Dori
- Listed at Rruga Murat Tërbaçi, Vlorë.
- Phone: +355 69 924 2789.
- Ask about the age of the cars and the insurance included when you get in touch.
Rental Car and Taxi Coral
- Describes itself as a local provider with 18 vehicles, flexible rentals and airport pickup in Tirana and Vlorë.
- Serves Vlorë and the surrounding areas along the Albanian Riviera.
- Offers 24/7 emergency support and roadside assistance in Vlorë and nearby.
- Fleet includes Fiat Panda, Fiat Panda 4×4, Fiat Doblo, Ford Focus, Opel Corsa, Opel Zafira, Nissan Micra, Skoda Yeti, Hyundai Santa Fe, Audi A4, Audi A5, Audi A6, BMW 320 and Mercedes-Benz A180, B200 and E220.
- Rated 5.0 from 7 reviews on its site, and asks customers to contact it on WhatsApp for availability and pricing.
- Address: near Coral Hotel, Rruga Vlorë–Radhimë, Vlorë 1001. Phone +355 69 335 0141.
What to check before you book
- Insurance and excess. Ask what the CDW covers and what it does not, and whether tyres, glass and the underside of the car are included.
- Deposit and payment. Confirm how much is held, whether it is blocked on a credit card or taken in cash, and when it is released.
- Fuel and mileage. Check whether the car comes full and must go back full, and whether there is a daily mileage limit.
- Where you may drive. If you plan to cross into Greece or take the car on a ferry, get written permission first.
- The car itself. Photograph every panel, the wheels and the fuel gauge before you leave, and note existing damage on the form.
- The paperwork. Keep the rental agreement, insurance document and the company’s phone number in the car.
When to book
July and August are the busiest weeks on this coast, and small fleets sell out first — especially automatics and anything with room for a family. Book a week or two ahead in high summer, and ask for confirmation in writing rather than a verbal promise. Outside the season you can often decide a day or two before, but check that the office is staffed on the day you arrive, particularly if your ferry docks late.
More for your Vlorë trip
- Arriving by ferry and picking up a car at Vlorë port
- Day trips by car from Vlorë
- Renting a car in Albania: the full guide
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