Road trip

Driving from Tirana to Prishtina: Rruga e Kombit, toll, border and insurance

The A1 motorway, Rruga e Kombit ('the Nation's Road'), links Tirana with the Kosovo border at Morinë, where it continues toward Prizren and Prishtina.

Updated 2026-10-15

The toll

On the Milot–Morinë section there is one toll plaza, near the Kalimash tunnel, run by Albanian Highway Concession (AHC). A car pays €5 or 660 lek per the published tariff (tolls.eu, updated September 2026). You can pay cash or by card, and frequent drivers can use AHC's Digital Pass.

A separate toll applies on the Thumanë–Kashar section near Tirana airport if your route uses it.

Insurance at the Kosovo border

Kosovo is not part of the European 'Green Card' motor insurance system, so a Green Card is not valid there. Vehicles registered outside Kosovo must have Kosovo border insurance (third-party liability), sold at the border or online from the Kosovo Insurance Bureau (BKS).

Exception: BKS says Albanian compulsory motor insurance (MTPL) is valid in Kosovo, so a car registered and insured in Albania doesn't need to buy border insurance. The price of border insurance depends on the vehicle type and length of stay.

Rental cars

Not every rental company lets you take a car across the border. Ask in writing before you book, and ask which insurance documents you'll get for Kosovo.

Once you're in Kosovo

The US State Department notes that all accidents, including minor ones, must be reported to police and you shouldn't move your vehicle until they arrive. Police may hold your licence and documents until a fine is paid.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Green Card valid in Kosovo?

No. Kosovo isn't in the Green Card system. Foreign-registered cars need Kosovo border insurance, except cars insured in Albania (and Serbia), whose insurance BKS says is recognised.

How much is the toll on Rruga e Kombit?

€5 or 660 lek for a car at the Kalimash plaza, per the published tariff reported by tolls.eu in September 2026.

Where can I buy Kosovo border insurance?

At the border crossing, or online in advance from the Kosovo Insurance Bureau (BKS).

Sources

Checked 15 Oct 2026. Rules change; always confirm with the official source before you travel.