Vlore is an easy destination to plan yourself: hotels, flights, car rental and activities in one place, no juggling ten different sites. Vlore 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 Vlore, covering a range of budgets. The catalogue includes 8 vetted activities and tours with real guest ratings. 6 routes to nearby towns are mapped out from Vlore, handy if you're planning side trips beyond the city itself.
| Hotels from | €75/night |
| Options nearby | 20 |
| Nearest city | Fier, 38 km |
| Activities from | €28 |
| Airport | No |
Where to stay
Accommodation in Vlore starts at around €75 per night, with a typical rate near €129 across roughly 20 nearby options — handy for budgeting your trip.
Well-reviewed hotels
- Vlora International, 3-star, guest rating 10 from 20 reviews, from €95 per night
- Yacht Hotel, 4-star, guest rating 9.4 from 1603 reviews, from €284 per night
- The Central View Boutique Hotel, 4-star, guest rating 9.2 from 592 reviews, from €119 per night
- Hotel Beke, 4-star, guest rating 9.1 from 681 reviews, from €123 per night
- Belvedere Hotel & SPA, 4-star, guest rating 9.1 from 749 reviews, from €208 per night
Vlore Private Boat Tour Blue Cave & Grama Bay Adventure
from €900
Day trips & routes
- Fier — about 38 km, 36m drive
- Berat — about 105 km, 1h 27m drive
- Golem — about 75 km, 55m drive
- Gramsh — about 133 km, 2h 6m drive
- Kavaje — about 101 km, 1h 17m drive
- Elbasan — about 131 km, 1h 46m drive
Fastest option is Fier: 36m by car.
Things to see
- "Santorini Private Tour Blue Domes", rated 5 from 44 reviews, from €120
- "Vlore Private Boat Tour Blue Cave & Grama Bay Adventure", rated 5 from 32 reviews, from €900
- "Vlore Speedboat Tour to Dafina Bay & Haxhi Ali Cave", rated 5 from 19 reviews, from €50
- "Speedboat Tour at Blue Gem Cave and Grama Bay", rated 5 from 17 reviews, from €110
- "From Vlora : Zvernec, Apollonia and Berat Day Trip Experience", rated 5 from 17 reviews, from €85
Speedboat Tour at Blue Gem Cave and Grama Bay
from €110
Getting there and around
Vlore 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 Vlore is around €129, useful for comparing overall trip cost against nearby cities.
Car rental essentials
To rent a car in Vlore 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.
Private Transfer Tirana Airport to cities in Albania &the Balkans
from €28