Popular motorhome travel tips for Albania outdated by 2026

According to a TUI ranking, Albania tops the list of Europe's most camper-friendly countries, ahead of Italy and Croatia. The average price per night at a campsite in Albania is less than 20 euros. Poland ranks second, Germany third. The ranking considered campsite costs, food and drink prices, transport, climate, nature, culture, and leisure. In Germany, 44.7 million overnight stays at campsites were recorded in 2025, up 4.2% from the previous year. Since 2020, the cost of a night at a motorhome parking spot has risen by 32.2%.

Unlike other countries along the Adriatic coast, Albania remains a relatively unknown destination for tourists due to lagging infrastructure and service quality. However, the country is gaining popularity among travelers in motorhomes and camper vans.

Albania is named Europe's most camper-friendly country in a TUI analysis of 15 nations. Average night cost is under 20 euros, but infrastructure lags behind leaders.

Isabel and Sascha Bozzale from Unna spent 11 months and €32,000 converting a van into a camper. They embarked on a week-long trip across Albania, visiting Shkodër, Berat, Gjirokastër, and Tirana. Albania was chosen for its allowance of wild camping and scenic landscapes.

Sascha and Isabel Bozzale from Unna completed an 11-month self-build of a camper van and set off on their first trip to Albania. The project cost €32,000, made possible by living rent-free with parents. The route includes Shkodër, Berat, Gjirokastër, and Tirana, with wild camping on the coast and rafting in the Osum Canyon.

A motorhome itinerary through Albania has been published, covering the coast from Shkodër to Butrint. Key stops include Rozafa Castle, Karavasta Lagoon, the Apollonia archaeological park, and the UNESCO-listed city of Berat. The article notes that Albania follows the 'Besa' code of hospitality, and about one-third of the population speaks Italian.