Nobody in the cycling travel world wants to talk numbers, so we will. Albania is one of the best-value cycling destinations in Europe — here's what a week actually costs.
The short answer
A week of quality road cycling in Albania typically runs 30–50% less than an equivalent trip in Mallorca, Girona, or the French Alps. Great 4-star hotels, excellent food, and empty epic roads — at Balkan prices.
What things cost
- Mid-range hotel: €50–90/night (often including a superb breakfast)
- Dinner at a good local restaurant: €12–20 per person
- Espresso stop: €1 — this never stops being delightful
- Road bike rental: from around €60/day for a quality carbon bike
- Airport transfer (Tirana–Vlora): varies; we include them in our tours
Sample budgets (per person, one week)
- DIY trip: cheapest — you handle hotels, routes, and logistics yourself. Expect roughly €700–1,000 excluding flights.
- Self-guided tour: hotels, luggage transfers, routes, and support handled. Our 5-day self-guided option starts from around €625 per person.
- Fully guided tour: small group, guide, support van, all logistics. Our week-long guided tours start from around €1,395 per person.
Money tips
Albania uses the lek. Cards work in cities and larger hotels, but carry cash for villages, cafés, and mountain stops. ATMs are plentiful in Vlora, Saranda, and Gjirokastër.
Why it matters
Lower costs don't mean lower quality here — they mean your money goes further: better hotels, longer trips, and roads you'll have to yourself.
See exactly what's included
Every Vlora Cycling Camp tour lists full inclusions, so there are no surprises. Browse our tours or ask us about a private trip.
Ride it with us
Vlora Cycling Camp runs guided and self-guided road tours from Vlorë, Albania — from 1-day rides (from €175) to the 9-day Culture & Sun tour (from €1,395) and the 12-day Three Countries tour (from €2,095).
