Car rental in Sofia

Car rental from Sofia Airport

The Bulgarian capital city of Sofia is also the largest city in the country. It became a trendy destination for tourists from Israel and Europe. This Balkan country offers ski resorts, mountain ranges, beaches and plenty of historical monuments and buildings. Car rental in Sofia is recommended if you want to enjoy the full variety of outstanding attractions and sights. Many car rental companies operate from Sofia Airport: Choice, Top, Sixt, Avis, Enterprise, Budget, Hertz, Avtojet, Europcar, Moto Pfohe, Emerald, Thrifty, Firefly, Gates Car Hire, EasyRentBulgaria, and Surprice. You can find the car rental in Sofia Airport in both Terminal 1 and 2 in the area immediately after passing through customs control. The operating hours are 06:00-24:00 and you can arrange out of hours drop-offs if needed.

It is recommended to rent a four wheel drive vehicle if you are planning on enjoying Bulgaria’s cheap skiing resorts. The speed limit when driving with snow chains is 50km/h. We’ll show you all the options and prices also from rental brokers and agencies such as [Argus Car Hire](https://www.skyscanner.co.il/car-rental-with/argu/car-rental-with-Argus Car Hire.html), Economy Car Rental, Holiday Autos, Rentalcars.com, and Vehicle Rent so that we can offer you unbeatable deals on car rental in Sofia.

Gas stations near Sofia Airport

If you select a full-to-full fuel policy with your car rental in Sofia, you’ll have to refuel the car gas tank before returning it to prevent additional charges and fees. The closest gas station to Sofia Airport is OMV, located on the junction of the E871 motorway directly outside the terminal building.

Getting to your destination with a car rental in Sofia

With a car rental in Sofia Airport, it’s easy to drive to many destinations in Bulgaria. This country has a well-developed road system that can become congested in areas around the city of Sofia. Join the Sofia ring road, the E80 north side, and E79 south side when driving out of Sofia. Most destinations are accessed via junctions on the E80/E79 ring road and clearly indicated.

Sofia - סופיה

When visiting the capital of Bulgaria, you’ll discover a bustling, vibrant city which is a thriving cosmopolitan capital with a rich and colorful history. Ancient monuments, baroque architecture, museums, art galleries, fine dining, and traditional restaurants there’s always plenty to do in Sofia.

The distance from Sofia Airport to the city is around 11km, and it takes about 15 minutes to drive. Sofia City Center can be reached by joining the E80/E79 ring road directly outside the terminal building. Parking in Sofia is operated in zones with more central parking areas having shorter time restrictions and cost more. On-street parking In the central blue zone is restricted to 2 hours, and a limit of 4 hours is implemented in the outer red zone. It is recommended to park near the central bus and train station if you wish to see the center of Sofia. It is open 24 hours at the cost of around €1.00/hr.

Bansko - בנסקו

If you are looking for an affordable ski resort, Bansko is the place for you. It is popular with families for its reasonably priced skiing. There is a good range of slopes to suit novices through to experienced skiers. Pick up your car rental in Sofia and drive the 161 km to Bansko. It’ll take you a little over two hours from Sofia Airport via A3/E79. Parking is widely available in Bansko although charges can vary considerably. Note that snow is not always cleared from all roads in the town and chains are required. Road signs are not in English in many parts of Bansko. As someone who comes from a warm country, be extra careful when driving in winter.

Boyana Village & Church - כנסיית בויאנה

Boyana is a village located on the outskirts of Sofia. It is Sofia’s most expensive area. The central feature of the town is the 13th-century Boyana Church, listed by UNESCO World Heritage. The distance from Sofia Airport to Boyana is around 20 km, and with a car rental in Sofia it’ll take you about 25 minutes of driving via the E871 from the E80 ring road and following for 16km into the village of Boyana. There are many free parking options as well as private ones. Most of the hotels in Boyana operate a parking service for guests and non-guests . Book flights from Tel Aviv to Sofia. Click here for more information on how to book cheap flights to Sofia. Need a hotel in Sofia? Check the offers we have on Skyscanner Hotels.

This information is correct as of November 2018