Sofia car rentals

For driving mainly inside the city, we would recommend a compact car, which can be maneuvered through the streets more easily and will squeeze into most parking spots. When exploring the countryside, especially in the winter, opt for a car with 4-wheel drive, as snow and ice are not uncommon here during the cold months.

As in all continental European countries, speed limits are given in kilometers per hour, so familiarize yourself with the conversion. Inside the city, 50 km/h (31 mph) is permitted and 90 km/h (56 mph) is the limit outside the city. On expressways, drivers can speed up to 120 km/h (75 mph) and on highways they can even drive up to 140 km/h (87 mph).

On-street parking in Sofia has two zones, a blue and a green one, that are metered. The blue one allows cars to be parked for up to 2 hours, while the green one goes up to 4 hours. The time restrictions -- between 8 am and 7 pm -- apply on working days, but bear in mind that some Saturdays are also declared working days and the meter must be fed. Alternatively, there are parking garages and lots dotted around the city, but they can be very pricey. A P+R is another option and is located at the metro to easily access the city center.

On average a rental car in Sofia costs $15 per day. But prices differ between operators and you can save money through a price comparison of car rental deals from different agencies. The cheapest price for a car rental in Sofia found in the last 2 weeks is $7.

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Low Cost Cars ($5/day), ADDCAR RENTAL ($5/day) and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL ($5/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest rental car price was found at Low Cost Cars 140 "Mimi Balkanska" str., Sofia (4 miles from city center).

Yes, automatic cars are available in most car renting companies in Sofia. As cars with manual transmission are more common in many countries, you might have to pay an additional charge for renting an automatic car.

The average gas price in Sofia is $5.33 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between $64 and $85, depending on the car size.

Economy (Peugeot 208 or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Sofia.

Car rental companies onsite at Sofia airport include MEXRENTACAR, Easyrent, Sixt, Top Rent a Car - Bulgaria, Low Cost Cars, GREEN MOTION, ADDCAR RENTAL, SURPRICE CAR RENTAL, NU Car and Autounion Car Rental.

Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Sofia airport to off-airport locations include MEXRENTACAR, Sixt, Low Cost Cars, ADDCAR RENTAL, NU Car, Autojet, Alamo, Budget, Enterprise, and City Rent a Car.

Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.

An Economy car rental in Sofia costs $43 per day, on average.

An Intermediate car rental in Sofia costs $130 per day, on average.

A Standard car rental in Sofia costs $110 per day, on average.

In Sofia, cars are most frequently rented at GREEN MOTION Sofia International Airport Arrival Hall,1 Hristofor Kolumb Bu (4 miles from city center).

On average a rental car in Sofia costs $102 per week ($15 per day).

On average a rental car in Sofia costs $438 per month ($15 per day).

Most car rental providers in Sofia offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car rental in Sofia, check out KAYAK's car rental insurance guide.

KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 53 car rental agencies in Sofia.

Some car rental companies in Sofia which have updated their car rental health and safety policies due to COVID-19 to make sure vehicles are clean and disinfected include Alamo, Budget and Enterprise

Finding the right price, understanding the add-ons and staying up to date with policy changes can be a challenge. That’s why KAYAK has produced the ultimate guide to renting a car to help you cut though the jargon and make the right choice for your rental car. Find tips and insights for how to book your rental, what car rental insurance you’ll need, how to deal with a car rental agency and what extra fees to expect (and avoid!).

KAYAK searches thousands of car rental agencies to provide you with offers from all car rental agencies operating in Sofia so that you can compare car rental rates, reviews and pick-up and drop-off locations to find the best deal for you.

After finding the best cheap car rentals in Sofia at one of SOF’s rental car agencies, you may leave the airport and drive south on Bruksel street. Then, turn right on Tsarigradsko Shose Boulevard and follow this into the city center. The entire trip will take around 15min.

Yes, there are Sofia car rentals available at the central bus station (which is located right next to the train station). Inside the bus terminal, you’ll find JR car rentals. Additionally, there is an MNM Rent a Car a short 10min walk away.