Berat is an easy destination to plan yourself: hotels, flights, car rental and activities in one place, no juggling ten different sites. Berat works well as a base for day trips to nearby towns and scenic routes. The nearest airport is in a neighbouring city, and a rental car is the easiest way to cover the rest. There are currently around 20 places to stay listed in and around Berat, covering a range of budgets. 6 routes to nearby towns are mapped out from Berat, handy if you're planning side trips beyond the city itself.
| Hotels from | €51/night |
| Options nearby | 20 |
| Nearest city | Gramsh, 68 km |
| Airport | No |
Where to stay
Accommodation in Berat starts at around €51 per night, with a typical rate near €65 across roughly 20 nearby options — handy for budgeting your trip.
Well-reviewed hotels
- Hotel Kaceli, 3-star, guest rating 9.8 from 309 reviews, from €61 per night
- Hotel Borklad, guest rating 9 from 666 reviews, from €51 per night
- Merko Hotel, 3-star, guest rating 9 from 186 reviews, from €65 per night
- Hotel Onufri, 4-star, guest rating 8.8 from 866 reviews, from €68 per night
- Hotel Colombo, 5-star, guest rating 8.5 from 3286 reviews, from €75 per night
Day trips & routes
- Gramsh — about 68 km, 1h 26m drive
- Fier — about 48 km, 1h 4m drive
- Golem — about 45 km, 51m drive
- Elbasan — about 70 km, 1h 22m drive
- Vlore — about 106 km, 1h 33m drive
- Librazhd — about 95 km, 1h 52m drive
Fastest option is Gramsh: 1h 26m by car.
Getting there and around
Berat has no direct airport — most travellers fly into the nearest airport city and continue by rental car or transfer. Getting around the city and out to the 6 nearby destinations listed above is easiest by car — intercity public transport tends to be slower and less frequent. The median nightly rate in Berat is around €65, useful for comparing overall trip cost against nearby cities.
Car rental essentials
To rent a car in Berat you usually need a passport, a driving licence and a bank card for the deposit hold. With 20 places to stay nearby, it's worth comparing a base near the rental desk against one closer to the sights. Given 6 routes worth driving from here, check the mileage and one-way drop-off terms before you book. When touring Albania, plan stops in advance: fuel stations and car parks in smaller towns are not always open around the clock.