Lada Niva 4X4
It’s not easy to drive in the Albanian offroad tracks, sometime they are narrow alpine paths with no protection and a big 4×4 car will be too intimidating to drive in high altitude.
For us, the Lada Niva 4×4 is the ideal Albania 4×4 hire car. It’s small and light, with minimal front and rear overhangs, permanent four-wheel drive, has a low-range transfer case and a locking centre differential for when the going gets really tough. The recipe is simple, but works supremely well. Which is why these iconic little cars have barely changed (bar a few upgrades for comfort and economy) since their launch way back in 1977.
Minimum hire, 6 days.
- It is powered by 1.7-litre petrol (benzine) engine with a five-speed manual geaarbox, permanent 4×4 with a transfer case (high/low range) and a central diff-lock. It weight 1285kg. Suitable for 2 adults or 2 adults with 2 small children. Quoted fuel consumption is 9.5L/100km Europe format
- + Add camping kit for 2 starting from €20 per day. Includes tent, sleeping bags, foam mattress, sleeping mats, camp chairs, and cool box
Get a detailed itinerary for an extra €40
Albania is a small country on the map, but its rough terrain makes it hard to navigate and slow to travel. It offers a lot of nature and diversity, but you need a plan to make the most of your time, enjoy the wild nature away from the crowds, and the rich culture it offers. Based on our long experience, we made this itinerary 20 days long to cover most of the country and a bit of Montenegro and Kosovo, but you can adjust it based on your trip duration and iterest. It is in a digital copy, a PDF with links for the routes, so internet data is required.