Sofia car rentals

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 Hertz, Europcar and Alamo

On average a hire car in Sofia costs C$ 35 per day.

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 C$ 6.03 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between C$ 72 and C$ 96, depending on the car size.

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

Car rental companies onsite at Sofia airport include Sixt, Hertz, MEXRENTACAR, SURPRICE CAR RENTAL, Europcar, Alamo, Low Cost Cars, GREEN MOTION, CarRent Bulgaria and Economy Rent a Car.

Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Sofia airport to off-airport locations include Sixt, Hertz, MEXRENTACAR, Europcar, Alamo, Low Cost Cars, Economy Rent a Car, Thrifty, ADDCAR RENTAL and Avis.

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

A Economy car rental in Sofia costs C$ 27 per day, on average.

A Compact car rental in Sofia costs C$ 35 per day, on average.

A Supplier choice car rental in Sofia costs C$ 28 per day, on average.

In Sofia, cars are most frequently rented at Car 1 Airport (7 km from city centre ).

On average a rental car in Sofia costs C$ 248 per week (C$ 35 per day).

On average a rental car in Sofia costs C$ 1,062 per month (C$ 35 per day).

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).

In general, gas is more expensive in Europe than in the US, regardless of which country you visit. Gas is also measured in liters rather than in gallons. In Sofia, the average price is 2.21 Bulgarian lev per liter (about $1.28 per liter, or $5.12 per gallon), which is a fairly low price for European standards.

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.