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Search for and compare prices on car rental in the whole of Bulgaria. Good rental prices on family, luxury and economy cars. When you rent a car with autoprio.com no surprises awaits when you pick up the car on your arrival. The prices include any airport fees, free mileage and obligatory insurances, taxes and fees. Our aim is to help you find cheap rental cars in Bulgaria online. Do you prefer some companies before others? You can choose that when you do your search.

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Tips and advice when looking for a rental car in Bulgaria

Here we have put together some tips on what to consider when looking for a rental car in Bulgaria and regions/states such as Sofia City, Oblast Sofia, Oblast Plovdiv, Oblast Varna, Oblast Burgas, Oblast Stara Zagora, Oblast Blagoevgrad, Oblast Pazardzhik, Oblast Pleven and Oblast Veliko Tarnovo.

Do a quick inspection upon pickup

Inspect and examine the rental car when you pick it up. Check that all damages, scratches and dents are included in the condition report. Check how big the deductible is! What often differentiates between smaller, cheaper companies in Bulgaria and larger global companies is the amount of the deductible. Also read the conditions carefully when it comes to how the car is to be returned. Smaller local companies may have an administrative fee if the car is to be returned with an empty tank. Any fee is stated in our terms and conditions when you apply.

Refuel the car before returning it

Different companies have different fuel conditions. If the car is to be refueled before return, do so to avoid extra fees from the rental car company. Some smaller companies have an administrative fee for refueling the car if it is to be left empty, which is stated in the conditions but not always in the total price. Look extra carefully at the refueling regulations! If the company has 'Pick up full, drop off empty' then there may be an administrative fee for refueling. Any fee is stated during the booking. It is often the cheaper companies that have 'Pick up full, drop off empty'.

Compare prices from several companies and book the rental car on the Internet

Rent a car cheap in BulgariaSearching and booking car rental on the Internet becomes cheaper and it is easier and takes less time. Compare many companies and sites to find the best price. Autoprio.com compares several companies at the same time in a single search via Cartrawler. We do not own any cars but only compare prices from different companies such as e.g. Avis, Hertz, Europcar, Budget, Sixt, Thrifty, National, Enterprise, Alamo and Dollar, etc.

Are there several of you who will drive the car? Where are you going?

Extra driver? If more than one person is driving the car, this must be stated at the time of booking or at the company upon arrival. Remember that there may be restrictions on driving the car to other countries and taking the car from or to islands such as .

Review the contract & terms carefully

Review and read the rental conditions before booking the rental car. Autoprio.com offers rental cars from several different rental car companies and the conditions differ between the different companies. Smaller companies may have administrative fees to be paid on site that relate to refueling after return. Any fees are stated during the booking. Review and read the contract when you pick up your rental car. Autoprio.com offers cheap rental cars from several different rental car companies in Bulgaria and the contract differs between the different companies. If there is something you do not understand in the contract, ask someone from the company on site or contact us directly.

Is free mileage / free miles included?

Check that free mileage is included in the rent. If free mileage is not included, check that the number of kilometers in the contract is sufficient. All major companies have unlimited mileage, but less expensive companies may have a maximum mileage per day.

Book as early as possible

Book as early as possible, it will usually be more expensive if you wait. In large cities such as Sofia, Plovdiv, Varna, Burgas, Rousse, Stara Zagora, Pleven, Sliven, Dobrich and Shumen, prices often rise the later you book. It can also be difficult to find cars at major airports such as Sofia Airport, Plovdiv Airport, Varna Airport and Burgas Airport, if you wait too long.

Frequently asked questions about car rental & renting a car in Bulgaria

How can I find car rentals near me in Bulgaria?

Do a search for the city, island or airport closest to you in Bulgaria. A search for country or e.g. island in Bulgaria lists the largest airports like Plovdiv Airport, Varna Airport, Burgas Airport and Sofia Airport. Then take a look at our map of cheap car hire companies to find the best rental cars near you.

What is the best rental car company in Bulgaria?

Based on ratings and reviews on autoprio.com, the best car rental companies in Bulgaria are National, Thrifty, Avis, Sixt, Europcar, Budget and Hertz. You can find these car hire companies in cities like Sofia, Dobrich, Sliven, Varna, Plovdiv, Burgas, Stara Zagora, Rousse, Shumen and Pleven.

What are the most popular car rental locations in Bulgaria?

Based on searches on autoprio.com, the most popular cities to rent a car in Bulgaria are Shumen, Pernik, Burgas, Sliven, Rousse, Sofia, Pazardzhik, Plovdiv, Dobrich, Blagoevgrad, Stara Zagora, Varna, Haskovo, Yambol and Pleven. The most popular airports are Plovdiv Airport, Varna Airport, Burgas Airport and Sofia Airport.

Do I need an international driver’s licence in Bulgaria?

If your licence is not printed in the Roman alphabet (i.e. Arabic, Greek, Russian or Chinese) you will need to bring an international driving licence and your domestic licence in Bulgaria. If you are renting abroad (outside your country of residence, or outside where your license was issued), an international drivers licence is usually required regardless of the alphabet. International driver’s licences must be accompanied by the original domestic licence of the driver.

Which costs are included in the rental price in Bulgaria?

In the majority of cases the rental price includes breakdown assistance, collision damage waiver, third party liability protection, airport fee, tax and unlimited mileage. Please note that the costs included may vary depending on the car rental company and destination. The car hire company may also choose to ask you for a deposit or excess at the rental desk in Bulgaria. Make sure to check the rental conditions at the time of booking at Autoprio.com.

Are there any cross-border charges if you want to leave Bulgaria?

The car rental agents like National, Thrifty, Avis, Sixt, Europcar, Budget and Hertz may choose to charge you for cross-border travel. Any fees will need to be paid at the rental desk in Bulgaria in local currency. We will state whether cross-border travel is allowed and in which countries at the time of booking under rental conditions at Autoprio.com.

What is the cheapest car rental company in Bulgaria?

In the past 14 days, the cheapest rental cars were found on Autoprio.com at City Rent Bulgaria, CarRent Bulgaria, Low Cost Cars Bulgaria, Yes Rent A Car, Veger, addCar, Top Rent A Car and Autojet in cities like Sofia, Dobrich, Sliven, Varna, Plovdiv, Burgas, Stara Zagora, Rousse, Shumen and Pleven, etc and at airports like Plovdiv Airport, Varna Airport, Burgas Airport and Sofia Airport, etc.

How much do you charge for excess in Bulgaria?

The excess amount depends on the car hire company and the rented vehicle and it will be refunded within 10-28 days after the rental if there has been no damage. Cartrawler offer damage refund insurance in association with Autoprio.com insurance partners, which will allow you to claim for reimbursement in the event that you have been charged for collision damage or theft. This damage refund insurance can be purchased at the time of booking.

Can I book without a credit card in Bulgaria?

Yes. You can make a booking without a credit card with Autoprio.com in Bulgaria. Note that, even if you choose to pay by debit card, you will have to provide a valid credit card in the driver’s name at the time of pick-up since the rental agent requires a credit card from which to take the rental deposit. Credit cards accepted for pick-up are MasterCard, Visa, and in some cases American Express.

How old do you have to be to rent a car in Bulgaria?

Most car hire companies have a minimum age limit of 21 years for rentals. However, requirements may vary depending on the car rental company and destination country. Please note that there may be additional charges if the main driver is under 25 or over 75 years old to cover the extra insurance cost. Any additional fee will be mentioned at the time of booking under summary of charges before you confirm the reservation at Autoprio.com.

Are there extra charges for drop-off at a different location in Bulgaria?

Yes, in most cases the car rental agents like Sixt, Europcar, Avis, Budget and Hertz will charge an extra fee if you wish to return the vehicle at a different location in Bulgaria. We will clearly state whether the one-way fee is included in the rental price or what additional cost may arise at the time of booking at Autoprio.com.

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Here you can compare rental cars and hiring of vehicles from several companies in cities in Bulgaria. Look for and find the best prices on car rental. Search for and book directly in cities such as, Sofia, Plovdiv, Varna, Burgas, Rousse, Stara Zagora, Pleven, Sliven, Dobrich, Shumen, Pernik, Yambol, Haskovo, Pazardzhik. We list prices from companies that are safe and quality assured so that there will not be any problems when you want to pick up your car.

Bulgaria information

Bulgaria (Republic of Bulgaria) is a country with approximately 7,149,000 inhabitants and is located in Europe. The capital is Sofia which has 1,152,600 inhabitants. Total surface/area 110,910 km² / 42,823 mi². It is the 22th largest country on Europe when it comes to inhabitants and the 15th largest regarding the surface. Other names for this country is Blgariya, Bŭlgariya, България, Republika Bŭlgariya, Bulgarien, People’s Republic of Bulgaria, Republika Bulgaria, Bulgaristan, Narodna Republika Bŭlgariya, Република България, Bulgarie, Republic of Bulgaria. It consists of 28 regions/states/counties and the largest are Sofijska oblast, Oblast Plovdiv, Oblast Varna, Oblast Burgas, Oblast Stara Zagora, Oblast Blagoevgrad, Oblast Pazardzhik, Oblast Pleven, Oblast Veliko Tarnovo, Oblast Haskovo, Oblast Ruse, Oblast Sliven, Oblast Vratsa, Oblast Dobrich, Oblast Shumen, Oblast Kardzhali, Oblast Montana, Oblast Lovech, Oblast Kyustendil, Oblast Pernik, Oblast Yambol, Oblast Razgrad, Oblast Gabrovo, Oblast Smolyan and Oblast Targovishte. Bulgaria is the 100th largest country in the world when it comes to inhabitants and the 106th largest regarding its surface area. To make a call, you use the country code +359. Lev (BGN) is the official currency for shopping and payments. The five largest communities are Sofia (c. 1152600 pop), Plovdiv (c. 340500 pop), Varna (c. 312800 pop), Burgas (c. 196000 pop), Rousse (c. 156200 pop). See the weather reports and find maps of Bulgaria. We give tips and recommendations on attractions, museums, experiences, and destinations which you can visit during your stay in the country. Websites mostly have the top domain .bg. Countries with close borders are North Macedonia, Greece, Romania, Turkey, Serbia. Is it included in the price to cross national borders? Usually not, the car rental company may charge a fee to cross national borders to North Macedonia, Greece, Romania, Turkey, Serbia. All additional costs are paid directly at the rental desk in the local currency, Lev (BGN). It is stated in the rental terms and during the booking whether it is allowed to cross national borders and to which countries. The official languages that are used in the country are e.g. Turkish, Romany, Bulgarian. Top five highest mountains are Musala (2925 m / 9,596 ft), Polezhan (2851 m / 9,354 ft), Dzhengal (2730 m / 8,957 ft), Momin Dvor (2723 m / 8,934 ft) and Sinanitsa (2516 m / 8,255 ft).

Bulgaria activities & tourist attractions

Often you can visit without booking before, but some wineries require you to book in advance. Wineries and wine producers located in Bulgaria are, for example, Lozyata and Starite Lozya. A day for wine tasting in Bulgaria? Do you want to do something fun with the whole family? Amusement parks, water parks and theme parks in Bulgaria are for example Brdolandiâ, Karting Pista Džmbo, Voden park Iskr, City Park Razlog, Kompleks Neptun, Water park Korali, Akva Park Doljevac, Kpalnâ Mariâ Luiza, Konza, Sankt Peterburg, Plaž Rudarci, Aerodrom, Podina Waterpark, Alpha Thermal, Detski razvlekatelen kompleks Patilanci, Voden park Bbreka, Gradski Bazen, Sky Park and Aqualand. Zoos, aquarium, tropicarium, terrarium, tropical house and animal parks located in Bulgaria are Noise sensitive area, Zoopark Kajlka, Zoopark Blagoevgrad, Glbi, Noise sensitive AREA, Sofia Zoo, ZOO Park, Zookt, Loveški zoopark, Vodni ptici, Zoopark Hisarlka and Zoo. Looking at exotic animals?

Cheap car rental with unlimited mileage in Bulgaria

There are many different models and sizes of cars to choose from. Fleet list in Bulgaria: Luxury elite, Convertible, Hybrid cars, Luxury cars (Luxury), Fullsize elite, Compact cars (Compact), Medium SUV, Mini elite, Large truck-lorry (Large truck), Exotic cars (Exotic), Mini cars (Mini), Fullsize cars (Fullsize), Electric cars, 7 seater minivan (7 seat minivan), Premium cars (Premium), Moped, Economy cars (Economy), Small SUV, Standard cars (Standard), Compact elite, Special cars (Special), Small-medium truck-lorry (Small-medium truck), 5 seater minivan (5 seat minivan), Estate, Cargo van, Minivan, 9 seater minivan / Minibus (9 seat minivan), Intermediate elite, Intermediate, Economy elite, SUV / Jeep (SUV). Big cities and popular destinations have more car types to choose from. If you want to rent a luxury car then search at the major airports and the most popular destinations in the major regions such as Sofijska oblast, Oblast Plovdiv, Oblast Varna, Oblast Burgas, Oblast Stara Zagora, Oblast Blagoevgrad, Oblast Pazardzhik, Oblast Pleven, Oblast Veliko Tarnovo, Oblast Haskovo, Oblast Ruse, Oblast Sliven, Oblast Vratsa, Oblast Dobrich, Oblast Shumen, Oblast Kardzhali, Oblast Montana, Oblast Lovech, Oblast Kyustendil, Oblast Pernik, Oblast Yambol, Oblast Razgrad, Oblast Gabrovo, Oblast Smolyan and Oblast Targovishte etc. It can also be harder to find and book special cars during peak season, if you do not search well in advance, before you need your rental car.

Cars you can rent in Bulgaria are e.g. Economy elite, Hybrid cars, etc. SUV / Jeep: e.g. Daihatsu Terios, Nissan Qashqai, Nissan Murano, Mitsubishi Pajero, Toyota Rav4, Small-medium truck-lorry, Compact elite, Large truck-lorry, etc. Compact cars: e.g. Citroen C4 Cactus, Hyundai i30, Volkswagen Golf, Moped, Fullsize elite, etc. Standard cars: e.g. Audi A4, Volkswagen Passat, Small SUV, etc. Fullsize cars: e.g. Mercedes C Class, BMW 3 Series, Tesla Model S 75D, etc. Economy cars: e.g. Ford Fiesta, Toyota Yaris, Toyota Yaris Hybrid, Volkswagen Polo, Fiat Panda, etc. Minivan: e.g. Mercedes V Class, Mercedes Viano, etc. Estate: e.g. Peugeot 508 Estate, Volkswagen Passat Estate, Skoda Fabia Estate, Opel Insignia Estate, etc. Intermediate: e.g. Audi A3, Skoda Octavia, Toyota Avensis, Ford Mondeo, Medium SUV, etc. 7 seater minivan: e.g. Ford Galaxy, Volkswagen Touran, etc. 5 seater minivan: e.g. Renault Scenic, Citroen Berlingo, Mini elite, etc. Premium cars: e.g. Mercedes E Class, etc. Luxury cars: e.g. Hummer H2, Range Rover Vogue, Porsche Cayenne, Luxury elite, Exotic cars, etc. Mini cars: e.g. Citroen C1, Peugeot 107, Toyota Aygo, Volkswagen Up, etc. Convertible: e.g. Opel Cascada, Fiat 500 Convertible, Opel Astra Convertible, Renault Megane Convertible, Electric cars, etc. Cargo van: e.g. Fiat Ducato, Volkswagen Sharan, Ford Transit SWB Van, etc. 9 seater minivan / Minibus: e.g. Mercedes Vito Traveliner, Mercedes Vito Diesel, Ford Transit, Special cars, etc. Intermediate elite: e.g. BMW 2 Series Active Tourer, etc. However, in smaller cities and on islands like Ostrov Vetren, Ostrov Vardim, Sveti Petŭr, Sveti Ivan, Sveti Petar, Ostrov Kozloduy, Kosuy, Kalimok, Golyam Brashlen, Garvan, Ostrov Boril, Ostrov Sveta Anastasia, Ostrov Belene, Ostrov Batin, Ostrov Dobrina, Kosuy, Ostrov Bogdan, Ostrov Skomen, Ostrov Dovlak, Ostrov Malak Bliznak, Ostrov Golyam Bliznak, Ostrov Kicha, Ostrov Tsibritsa, Ostrov Tsibar, Ostrov Ezik, Ostrov Oreh, Ostrov Malak Boril, Ostrov Belitsa, Ostrov Magaritsa, Ostrov Milka, Ostrov Golyama Barzina, Ostrov Palets, Ostrov Lakat, Ostrov Bahcha, Ostrov Malak Vardim and Ostrov Lyulyak etc, the range is smaller.

Tips and advice when looking for a rental car in Bulgaria

How do you find the cheapest rental car in Bulgaria? Book your car online, it is cheaper, easier and saves time. Book as early as possible, it becomes more expensive the closer you get to your trip. Book before you leave, especially if you are going to collect your car at an airport, such as Sofia Vrazjdebna Airport, Plovdiv Krumovo Airport, Varna Golden Sands Airport, Burgas Airport, Haskovo Malevo Uzundzhovo Airport, Stara Zagora Airport, Kolyu Ganchevo Airport, Haskovo Malevo Airport, Targovishte Bukhovtsi Airport and Gorna Orechovista Airport. When you are searching with us you will find the best prices. We compare, for example, these companies in Bulgaria: Payless, Thrifty, Dollar, Sixt, Budget, CarRent Bulgaria, Green Motion, Yes Rent A Car, Alamo, Europcar, Mex, City Rent Bulgaria, Firefly, InterRent, Autojet, Enterprise, addCar, National, Low Cost Cars Bulgaria, Top Rent A Car, Hertz, Veger, Surprice, Avis.

Traffic regulations and car driving

As in all countries on earth the number of traffic rules in Bulgaria can be endless, but it does not impose any problems renting and driving a car. In larger cities such as Sofia, Plovdiv, Varna, Burgas, Rousse, Stara Zagora, Pleven, Sliven, Dobrich, Shumen, Pernik, Yambol, Haskovo, Pazardzhik, it is sometimes difficult to drive a car. At rush hour, there can be a lot of traffic and it can be difficult to find parking. Learn the most important traffic and parking regulations to ensure a safe trip and that you abide the law.

Destinations in Bulgaria

Compare car rental and find cheap hire cars in regions such as: Car Hire Sofia City, Rental Cars Oblast Sofia, Rent a Car Oblast Plovdiv, Oblast Varna, Oblast Burgas, Oblast Stara Zagora, Oblast Blagoevgrad, Oblast Pazardzhik, Oblast Pleven, Oblast Veliko Tarnovo, Oblast Haskovo, Oblast Ruse, Oblast Sliven, Oblast Vratsa and Oblast Dobrich. Here you can compare rental cars and vehicle rent from several companies in Bulgaria. Find the best hire cars and the cheapest car rental in towns such as: Van Rental Sofia, Car Rental Plovdiv, Rent a Car Varna, Burgas, Rousse, Stara Zagora, Pleven, Sliven, Dobrich, Shumen, Pernik, Yambol, Haskovo, Pazardzhik, Blagoevgrad, Veliko Tarnovo, Gabrovo, Vratsa, Kazanlak and Vidin. Compare car hire and van rental in airports such as: Car Hire Sofia Airport, Car Rental Plovdiv Airport, Rent a Car Varna Airport and Burgas Airport.

Car rental companies we compare in Bulgaria

Thrifty, Alamo, Surprice, Mex, Yes Rent A Car, Green Motion, CarRent Bulgaria, Budget, National, Hertz, addCar, Firefly, Low Cost Cars Bulgaria, Enterprise, Top Rent A Car, Europcar, Avis, InterRent, City Rent Bulgaria, Dollar, Payless, Sixt, Autojet and Veger are the companies autoprio.com compares in Bulgaria to find the best price.

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