Renting a car in Saranda opens up the Albanian Riviera, but insurance gaps and disputes can turn a €22/day deal into a €500 problem. MTPL third-party liability is mandatory by law (capped near 20M ALL for injury and 10M ALL for property) but covers nothing on the rental car itself. CDW is often included yet leaves an excess or franchise of €250–€1,200 and usually excludes tyres, wheels, undercarriage, roof, lost keys and glass. Super CDW or zero-excess upgrades add €15–€55 per day, and a standalone annual excess policy costs about £59. The most common scam is a phantom damage claim, so inspect the car in daylight and video every panel before leaving; GPS-monitored off-road breaches can cost €300–€500 and car-wash deductions €10–€20. Never sign a contract you cannot read. Deposits vary by company — Enterprise €290–€1,000, Hertz €300–€1,200, Sixt €250–€1,000, EasyGo €100–€300, Nexhipi €100–€250, RentFromLocals.al €0–€200, and RentalCarsTirana sometimes €0. Albania drives on the right with limits of 40 km/h urban, 80 km/h minor, 90 km/h major and 130 km/h motorway, a near-zero 0.01% alcohol limit, daytime lights 24/7, a 50% fine discount if paid within 15 days, and required first-aid kit, fire extinguisher, repair kit and spare bulbs. Emergency numbers are 112, 126 and 127. A Saranda car usually cannot enter Greece; Kosovo is the easiest land border, while Montenegro and North Macedonia need a Green Card of €30–€80.