VrapOn at Rinas Airport (TIA)

No, Uber does not currently operate in Tirana, Saranda, or Vlora. Instead, app like Vrapon is widely used.

The best app for tourists is VrapOn. You can check the price before submitting a ride, support multiple languages like English, Italian, etc, you can book your ride in advance, has the largest fleet of drivers, and you can used it in all cities in Albania.

Yes, of course, there are taxis at Tirana Airport. There are official airport taxis near
the exit of the airport. They are easy to find and more expensive. Also, there are other private taxi companies near the airport or in the parking lot waiting for customers that has booked a ride before. You can book your ride via phone or by a taxi app like VrapOn.

No. You cannot use Uber in Albania because it doesn’t operate in Albania. You can use VrapOn as an alternative to Uber in Albania. Read this article for more details.

We have compared fair prices in cities and in interurban rides, and VrapOn has the cheapest prices. In cities like Saranda and Vlora, prices tend to be too expensive compared to Tirana. This is because in other cities there aren’t too many taxis, the traffic is higher, and many taxis aren’t electric. Even though the number of electric taxis increased in 2025, prices are predicted to be cheaper in 2026.

Around 35% of the drivers are younger and know English or Italian. Some taxi apps like VrapOn have integrated translation when chatting with them.

Yes, it is safe, but there is a but 🙂 In general, it is safe, but in some cases, taxi companies don’t do background checks for their drivers. Sometimes it is difficult as a tourist to recognise a licensed taxi; the price tends to be more expensive or abusive from the driver.

If you get official airport taxis, near the airport exit, it will cost you around $24.
Booking online with taxi apps will cost you around $16.5. You can get a better price from taxi companies via phone, but it is not always an available taxi, and the waiting time is more than 40 minutes.

Call/Whatsapp +355 067 201 9470
Download VrapOn Taxi App. Enter the pickup location and your destination.
Check your driver on the map and have a good ride!

As Uber is not in Albania, VrapOn Taxi App is cheaper $7-$10, than official taxis from the airport. This amount may be greater if your destination is Durres or any other city in Albania.

The flat rate of official taxis at the Rinas Airport is around $24. With VrapOn airport
transfer price is $16.5

As Uber is not in Albania, VrapOn Taxi App is cheaper than normal taxis and other taxi apps in Albania.

Generally, taxis do not charge for luggage if it fits in the trunk.

The maximum number is 4 persons, excluding the driver.