Car Rental in Bulgaria – Sofia, Plovdiv and the Seaside

Prefer not to drive? Book a taxi with a driver – fixed price per car, free baby seats, 24/7. Sofia Airport – Plovdiv from 100 €.

You are coming to Bulgaria and want to drive yourself: from the airport to the mountains, along the Black Sea coast, or between Sofia and Plovdiv at your own pace. Choose the pick-up place and the dates in the form above and you will see the free cars with the final price for the whole period, before you confirm anything.

We are TaxiBG. Our main work is taxi transfers with a driver, mostly between Sofia and Plovdiv. Many of our clients also ask us for a car they can drive themselves, so we added car rental to the site through a large Bulgarian rental partner. You get the same simple rule as with our taxis: you see the full price first.

Where you can pick up a rental car

The form covers the places where most visitors start their trip:

• Airports: Sofia (Terminal 1 and Terminal 2), Plovdiv, Varna and Burgas.
• City offices: Sofia, Plovdiv, Varna, Burgas, Veliko Tarnovo, Ruse, Stara Zagora, Blagoevgrad.
• Ski resorts: Bansko, Borovets and Pamporovo.
• Seaside: Sunny Beach, Nessebar, Sozopol, Golden Sands, Albena.

You can return the car at a different place. Type the return location in the second field. If there is a one-way fee, it is already in the price you see.

How to book, step by step

1. Type the city, airport or resort where you want to take the car and pick it from the list.
2. Choose the return place. If it is the same, leave it as it is.
3. Choose the pick-up and return dates and press the button.
4. You will see the available cars, the price for your dates and the conditions for mileage, insurance and deposit. Choose a car and finish the booking.

What you need to rent a car in Bulgaria

• A valid driving licence.
• An ID card or a passport.
• A credit or debit card for the deposit.
• Minimum age is usually 21 years; for some car classes it is 23 or 25.

The exact conditions for the car you choose are shown before you confirm. Read them once: the deposit amount, what the insurance covers and whether there is a mileage limit.

Driving in Bulgaria: short practical notes

• Vignette. Motorways and main roads need an electronic vignette. Ask at pick-up whether the car already has one.
• Winter. If you go to Bansko, Borovets or Pamporovo between December and March, ask for a car with winter tyres and check the forecast for the mountain pass. Chains may be needed on some days.
• Sofia – Plovdiv. The Trakia motorway connects the two cities: about 150 km and 1 hour 45 minutes without traffic.
• Parking. The centres of Sofia and Plovdiv have paid parking zones (blue and green zones). Payment is usually by SMS or in an app.

Rental car or taxi with a driver?

A rental car is the better choice when you stay several days, travel a lot between towns, or go to places without regular transport. A taxi with a driver is better when:

• you only need one trip, for example Sofia Airport to Plovdiv and back;
• you land late at night, after a long flight, and do not want to drive on unknown roads;
• you travel with small children: we give baby and child seats free of charge;
• you do not want to think about deposit, fuel, parking and returning the car.

Our prices are per car, not per person. Sofia or Sofia Airport to Plovdiv costs 100 € for a sedan (up to 4 passengers), 120 € for a minivan (up to 6) and 140 € for a minibus (up to 8). If your flight is late, we wait without extra charge. See all routes in the Sofia price list and read how the trip goes in Taxi from Sofia to Plovdiv.

Many clients combine both: we drive them from the airport to Plovdiv or to the mountain, and they rent a car only for the days they really need it.

Frequently asked questions

Can I pick up the car at Sofia Airport?

Yes. Choose Sofia Airport, Terminal 1 or Terminal 2, as the pick-up place in the form.

Can I return the car in another city?

Yes. Choose a different return place. Any one-way fee is shown in the price before you book.

What do I need to rent a car?

A valid driving licence, an ID card or passport and a credit or debit card for the deposit. The minimum age is usually 21, and 23 or 25 for some classes.

Do you also have a car with a driver?

Yes, this is our main service. Book a taxi from the airport or from an address, or call +359 89 444 8441, 24/7.

How much is a taxi from Sofia Airport to Plovdiv?

100 € for a sedan, 120 € for a minivan and 140 € for a minibus, per car. Baby seats are free.