In 2018, we watched too many tourists walk out of Tirana Airport and get handed beat-up cars with surprise fees attached. A friend got charged €300 extra for a scratch that was already there. Another waited two months for a deposit refund that never came.
So we bought a few clean cars — a Golf, a Polo, an old Mercedes — and started renting them out the right way. Real photos. Honest prices. Deposit back same day. Phone always on.
People noticed. They came back. They sent friends. Now we run 50+ cars and serve thousands of travelers every year. Same rules still apply.
We don't believe in contracts full of fine print. We believe in a handshake, a clean car, and a phone number that actually gets answered.
— The Locals Team
The stuff that guides every decision we make.
What you see when you book is exactly what you pay. We don't do "extra fees" at the counter. Ever.
Every car gets checked before and after every rental. Brakes, tires, lights — we don't skip anything.
We're Albanians. Hospitality is in our blood. Need restaurant tips? Beach recommendations? Just ask.
Flat tire at midnight? Lost on a mountain road? We answer. Day or night, you'll get a real person.
Our rental agreement is one page. In plain English. No lawyer-speak, no hidden clauses, no gotchas.
We know every road, every beach, every mountain pass. We'll tell you where to go and what to avoid.
Three steps. Zero headaches.
Pick your car, dates, and pickup spot. Or just message us and we'll sort it.
Airport arrivals or city center. Quick paperwork, hand you the keys, you're off.
Drive Albania. Return the car. Get your deposit back same day. Done.
Straight answers. No fluff.
No. Independent, locally owned. You deal directly with us, not a call center.
Call or WhatsApp. We'll troubleshoot, send roadside help, or deliver a replacement car.
EU or English-language license is fine. Others need an IDP. Easy to get in your home country.
Yes — Montenegro, Kosovo, N. Macedonia, Greece. Just let us know when booking. No extra fee.
21 years old, minimum 1 year of driving experience. No upper age limit.
Send us your flight number. We track it. We're at arrivals with a sign. Car's parked right outside.
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup. Date changes are free too. Just let us know.
Full-to-full. You get it full, you return it full. Simple. No sneaky refueling charges.