Berat: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

Berat is the ninth most populous city of Albania and the seat of Berat County and Berat Municipality.

Berat · CC BY-SA 4.0

Now in the cityBerat+16°CPartly cloudy · sunset 04:35 PMupdated 01:38 PM

EntryPick a passportThe answer depends on the passport.

Places on the map20

Exchange rateALL 81.26per 1 $ALL — the local currencyas of Nov 2, 2026

Worth a day trip

Shkodër≈ 3 hr 20 min Rome≈ 4 hr 5 min · 1,292 hosts Sector 6≈ 4 hr 5 min

Safety and health

Safety · official adviceour data as of Nov 3, 2026

UK Foreign Office (FCDO)No restrictionsNo travel restrictions in force.

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New information about demonstrations in Tirana ('Warnings and insurance' page).

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice

US State DepartmentLevel 2Watch your surroundings and belongings more closely than usual.

crime

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Exercise increased caution in Albania due to crime . Law enforcement’s ability to protect or help you is limited in some areas, especially in remote regions. There has been violent crime related to illicit drug networks and organized crime countrywide. Remain aware of your surroundings and identify available police and emergency services in the area.

Source: US Department of State Travel Advisory

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice · US Department of State Travel Advisory

Berat: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

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