Shkodra, the gateway to the Alps
Minibus rental with driver in Shkodra
Rent a minibus with a driver in Shkodra for your group: transfers from Tirana Airport, city tours, and excursions to Theth, Lake Koman and Montenegro. The driver picks you up at your hotel and takes you wherever you need to go.
Why a minibus with a driver in Shkodra
Shkodra is the starting point for the Albanian Alps: the mountain roads to Theth, to Koman and to Montenegro all start here. With a minibus and driver, your group travels together with its bags and hiking gear, without changing vans and without worrying about the mountain roads.
- Your whole group and luggage in one vehicle, up to 19 passengers
- Pickup at your hotel or at any address in Shkodra and Velipoja
- A professional driver who knows the mountain roads of the north
- A schedule that follows your program, without waiting for scheduled vans
What you can do with a minibus in Shkodra
- Airport transfer: it takes about 2 hours from Tirana Airport to Shkodra. You’ll find the fixed price on the Airport – Shkodra transfer page.
- City tour: Rozafa Castle, the pedestrian Kole Idromeno street, the Lead Mosque and the Marubi National Museum of Photography.
- Lake Shkodra: the lakeshore at Shiroka and Zogaj, with fish restaurants.
- Velipoja Beach: about 40 minutes from the city, where the Buna river flows into the sea.
- Weddings and events: transport for guests from the hotels to the ceremony and the reception. See wedding transport.
Day trips from Shkodra
The Alps, the lakes and the Montenegrin coast are all within reach of Shkodra. Times are approximate, from the city center:
- Ulcinj and the Montenegrin coast, about 1 hour: the old town and the beaches, with a border crossing.
- Lake Koman, about 1.5 hours: the ferry through the canyons to Fierza.
- Kruja, about 1.5 hours: Skanderbeg’s castle and the old bazaar. See minibus with driver in Kruja.
- Theth, about 2 hours: the mountain village with the Lock-in Tower and the Grunas waterfall.
- Budva and Kotor, about 3 hours: the old towns by the sea in Montenegro; a long day. See how to visit Budva and Kotor by minibus with driver.
For tours with several nights in the north and the Alps, see multi-day minibus rental with driver.
How to book
- Tell us your plan: the date, the time, the pickup address in Shkodra, the number of passengers and where you want to go.
- Get a quote: we’ll suggest the right minibus and send you the price, with no obligation.
- Confirm: the driver will meet you at the agreed time and place.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a minibus with a driver cost in Shkodra?
The price depends on the program, the duration and the number of passengers. Tell us the details and we’ll send you a quote with the full price. The transfer from Tirana Airport to Shkodra has a fixed price, which you’ll find on the transfer page.
Can you take us to Theth by minibus?
Yes. The road from Shkodra to Theth is paved and the minibus can drive all the way to the village. Allow about 2 hours, with photo stops at the Thore Pass.
Do you also go to Montenegro?
Yes. From Shkodra we organize transfers and excursions to Ulcinj, Bar, Budva, Kotor and Podgorica. Every passenger needs a valid passport or ID card, depending on their nationality.
How many passengers does the minibus take?
Our minibuses have up to 19 passenger seats. For larger groups, we arrange several minibuses that travel together.
Our services in Shkodra
For every trip from Shkodra, we take care of the minibus, the driver and the itinerary.
Airport transfers
From Tirana Airport to your hotel in Shkodra
Minibus rental with driver
A minibus with a driver for small and medium-sized groups
Tours and excursions
Theth, Koman and Montenegro
Multi-day minibus rental
The north and the Alps with the same driver
Intercity transfers
Shkodra – Tirana and beyond, door to door
Wedding transport
Guests from the hotel to the celebration and back