Help and FAQ
Everything about renting a car with Hop! in Albania. Still stuck? Write to us on WhatsApp, a person answers day and night.
Booking and payment
How do I book?
Choose a car, your places and times, then tap Book on WhatsApp. Your request arrives with every detail filled in. We confirm the car within 15 minutes, from 07:00 to 23:00, and in the morning for requests sent at night.
Do I pay anything now?
No. You pay the rental at pickup, in cash (euro or lek) or by card. Nothing is charged when you book.
Is the price final?
Yes. The total you see includes insurance, unlimited km, taxes and the fees for one-way returns or out-of-hours handovers. Extras you add are listed line by line.
Can I cancel?
Free cancellation up to 48 hours before pickup. Just send us a message on WhatsApp. Later than that, we ask for one day of rental.
Why is it cheaper per day for longer rentals?
From 3 days the daily rate drops by 10%, from 7 days by 18% and from 14 days by 25%. The discount is already in the price you see.
Drivers and documents
What do I need at pickup?
Your passport or ID card, a driving licence held for at least one year, and the deposit. Each driver shows their own licence.
Do I need an international driving permit?
Not with a licence from the EU, the UK, Switzerland, the US, Canada or Australia. Other licences need an international permit next to the original.
How old do I have to be?
21 for most cars, 23 for SUVs and the convertible, 25 for 4x4s with seven seats, vans and premium cars. Drivers under 25 pay a young driver fee of €5 a day.
Can someone else drive?
Yes, add an additional driver when you book. They need to be at pickup with their licence and passport.
Insurance and deposit
What insurance is included?
Third-party liability, collision damage cover and theft protection are in every price. With standard cover you pay up to the excess shown on each car if it is damaged.
What is full protection?
For a few euro a day, full protection brings the excess to zero and also covers tyres, glass and the underbody. The deposit drops to €100.
How does the deposit work?
It is held on a credit card or left in cash at pickup, and released when you return the car in the same condition. The amount is shown on each car.
What if I have an accident or a breakdown?
Call or message us on WhatsApp, day or night. Roadside assistance covers the whole country and we bring a replacement car where we can.
Pickup and return
Where do I meet you at the airport?
In the arrivals hall at Tirana Airport, after customs. Your agent holds a Hop! sign and we track your flight, so a delay costs you nothing.
Can I return the car in another city?
Yes, at any Hop! point. Between Tirana Airport and Tirana centre it is free; other one-way returns have a fee shown before you book, based on the distance.
What is the fuel policy?
Same to same: you get the car with a full tank and return it full. If it is not full, we charge the missing fuel at the pump price plus €10.
What if I return late?
You have one hour of grace after your pickup time. After that, one more day is added. Message us if you are running late and we will help.
Can you deliver to my hotel?
Yes, in all six cities, including Ksamil and the beach hotels in Durrës. It costs €20 for delivery and collection, and it is free for rentals of 7 days or more.
Driving in Albania
Can I drive to Montenegro, Kosovo or North Macedonia?
Yes, with the cross-border green card (€40 for the whole rental). Add it when you book so the papers are ready at pickup. Greece is possible on request.
Do I need a 4x4?
Only for Theth, Valbona and gravel roads to remote beaches. The main roads, the Riviera and Llogara Pass are fine in any car.
Are there tolls?
One: the Kalimash tunnel on the motorway to Kosovo, about €5 each way, paid in cash or by card at the booth.
Where do I park?
In Tirana use the paid car parks or blue-line street parking, paid by app or at the kiosk. Never park on yellow lines. Hotels on the coast usually have free parking.