Plovdiv travel guide
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You're Going to Love Plovdiv
With a population of 340 494, Plovdiv is the largest city in Plovdiv, Bulgaria by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Plovdiv has to offer.
Activities & attractions in Plovdiv
Tours
When to visit Plovdiv
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Plovdiv in July, when the average temperature is 73.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 84.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 28.4 °F, with an average temperature of 33.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 2.4″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Plovdiv, with an average rainfall of 1.2″.
How to Get to Plovdiv
Plane
When flying to Plovdiv, you’ll arrive at Plovdiv (PDV), which is located 12 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Plovdiv from the United States departs from New York and takes around 53h 55m.
Car
Another option to get to Plovdiv is to pick up a car rental from Sofia, which is about 132 km from Plovdiv. You’ll find branches of Easyrent and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Sofia.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Plovdiv, including FlixBus, Union Ivkoni and Arda Tur. From Athens, the bus ride to Plovdiv takes 1352 km and will cost you around $68. From Ljubljana, the ticket costs about $68 for a journey of 1690 km. The most popular bus station is Plovdiv Bus and Coach Station Sever, located 2.5 km from downtown Plovdiv. Plovdiv South is also a commonly used station, and is 0.9 km from the city center.
Airlines serving Plovdiv
Where to stay in Plovdiv
Average rates range from around $52 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $71 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Plovdiv
Most booked hotels in Plovdiv
Renting a car in Plovdiv
Renting a car in Plovdiv costs $28 per day, on average, or $84 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 9% cheaper than airport locations in Plovdiv.
Expect to pay $5.34 per gallon in Plovdiv (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $64.05 and $85.40. Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Plovdiv, while also 62% cheaper than other types, on average.