Town in Vlore County, Albania
Getting around Himara
How to get around Himara
Himara is on the SH8 coast road. Buses run between Tirana, Vlora and Saranda, but connections are limited; most visitors rent a car or scooter.
Ways to get around Himara
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Intercity bus or furgon | About 700–1,800 ALL | Tirana about 5–6 h; Vlora and Saranda about 1.5–2 h |
| Taxi | About 800–1,500 ALL for 5 km | Agree fares first; fixed prices to beaches |
Taxis in Himara
- No ride-hailing apps operate here. Local taxis wait at the center; no ride apps. Agree the fare before you go.
Arriving in Himara
Tirana International (TIA)
Bus via Fier or Vlora about 5–6 h, 1,800–2,500 ALL; taxi about €120–150. Corfu is reachable via Saranda.
Driving and onward travel
- Scooters: Rented in town in summer; the coast road is winding and fast. Keep to daylight and check insurance covers scooters.
- Driving: on the right. Bring a 1968 IDP with your licence; the 1949 version is no longer accepted. Cars need a Green Card.
- Onward travel in Albania: Buses and furgons (minibuses) link towns, often leaving when full from roadside stops; timetables are informal. Rail service is minimal, so most visitors bus or rent a car.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Himara?
No ride-hailing apps work here. Local taxis wait at the center; no ride apps. Agree the fare before you go.
What's the best way to get around Himara?
Himara is on the SH8 coast road. Buses run between Tirana, Vlora and Saranda, but connections are limited; most visitors rent a car or scooter.
How do I get from the airport to Himara?
Bus via Fier or Vlora about 5–6 h, 1,800–2,500 ALL; taxi about €120–150. Corfu is reachable via Saranda.
Is Himara walkable?
Walkable center.
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Sources
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