Car Hire in Bulgaria

We have teamed up with these car hire companies to bring you great savings in Bulgaria:- Car Rent, City Rent, Hertz, National, Top, Veger and Yes..If need a car in the airport, then book with either National or Hertz, as both have desks in the airport. The other suppliers provide a Meet and Greet service.

Driving in Bulgaria

Free winter tyres are included in the price when you book with Top, whereas Car Rent are offering a free extra driver. Neither company offers both free. Special offers do change, so always check supplier terms when booking.
Motorways in Bulgaria are in good states, but national and rural routes are sometimes potholed. People with rental cars need to keep an eye out for these as well as locals performing unexpected manoeuvres. There are no tollways in the country. Drivers are required to show tax vignettes on motorways.

City speed limits: 50kph.

Motorway and national highway speed limits: 120-140kph.

Alcohol driving limit: 0.5 mg/ml.

About Bulgaria

Occupying a prime location on the western shores of the Black Sea, Bulgaria has been an important gateway between Europe and Asia since ancient times. Magnificent sites that include the 5th century Aladzha Cave Monastery, Belogradchik and Baba Vida fortresses, and Plovdiv Roman Amphi-theatre are a fitting testament to the Balkan nations history.

Travel between Black Sea beaches and resorts such as Balchik, Kavarna and Nessebar. Most international visitors find they pass through the Bulgarian capital of Sofia.

The city is a cultural mecca with varied museums and multiple performing arts venues. Notable draws are Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and Boyana Church.

Take in the Bulgarian scenery

The E87-A9 runs parallel with the Black Sea shoreline all the way down from the Romanian border to Malko Tarnovo and Sredoka Reserve on the Turkish border. En route it passes close to the famed seaside resorts of Varna, Sunny Beach and Nessebar.

Veliko Tamovo is in the middle of Bulgaria and the start point for a picturesque ride with a drive through to the Shipka region. The road traverses Bulgarka Natural Park, where diverse flora and fauna as well as the palatial Dryanovo Monastery are among the delights.

Bansko is in the southwest of the country and the access point for ski trails and adventure activities venues in the Pirin Mountains. The surrounding roads wend their way through pleasant countryside. The Septemvri heritage train serviceand the thermal springs at Bania are two of the unique attractions in the locality.

Best time to visit
July and August are the peak holiday months in Bulgaria. Black Sea resorts are extremely busy during these months and it is better to visit in May or June or the autumn. The ski season generally runs between mid-December and early April.

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Updated 12th May 2018

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