Sofia car hires from €5

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 car hire in Sofia costs €20 per day.

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at GREEN MOTION (€5/day), Top Rent a Car - Bulgaria (€7/day) and ADDCAR RENTAL (€9/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest hire car price was found at GREEN MOTION Sofia International Airport Arrival Hall,1 Hristofor Kolumb Bu 1540 (7 kilometres from the city centre).

The average price of fuel in Sofia is €5.00 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between €60 and €80, depending on the car size.

Compact (Kia Stonic or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Sofia.

Car hire companies onsite at Sofia airport include SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and MEXRENTACAR.

The only car hire company that offers shuttle or pick-up services from Sofia airport to off-airport locations is MEXRENTACAR.

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

A Compact car hire in Sofia costs €3 per day, on average.

In Sofia, cars are most frequently hired at SURPRICE CAR RENTAL Sofia International Airport (7 km from city centre ).

On average a car hire in Sofia costs €139 per week (€20 per day).

On average a car hire in Sofia costs €595 per month (€20 per day).