Bulgaria
Cheap car rental in Sofia
Rent a car in Sofia, Bulgaria: compare car hire offers from local rental companies — price, deposit, mileage and fuel policy. Choose your dates to check availability.
Rental offers — Sofia
Rental period: Oct 23, 2026 — Oct 26, 2026
Prices apply to the displayed dates and may change. Review the final price and available extras before payment.
Checked: Oct 9, 2026, 4:11 PM UTC
Offers: 54
| Vehicle | Specifications | Per day | Rental total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skoda Fabia | 5 seats | €12.64 | €37.91 |
| Hyundai i20 | 5 seats | €13.27 | €39.80 |
| Citroen C3 | 5 seats | €13.90 | €41.70 |
| Renault Clio | 5 seats | €15.16 | €45.49 |
| Opel Corsa | 5 seats | €15.80 | €47.39 |
| Fiat Tipo | 5 seats | €15.80 | €47.39 |
| Dacia Logan | 5 seats | €15.80 | €47.39 |
| Dacia Logan | 5 seats | €16.43 | €49.28 |
Sofia by car: what to know
Sofia sits at the foot of Vitosha mountain, within a couple of hours of Bulgaria's best-known monastery, its ski resorts and Plovdiv. The city itself is easy on foot and by metro, so a car pays off mainly for trips out of town.
Picking up the car
Sofia Airport (SOF) is about 10 km east of the city centre and has two terminals, so check which one your flight uses before arranging the handover. Rental companies usually deliver to the terminal or to an address in the city.
Day trips from Sofia
Boyana Church and the Vitosha slopes are on the southern edge of the city. Rila Monastery is about two hours to the south. Plovdiv is roughly an hour and a half to two hours away on the Trakia motorway. The ski resort of Borovets is about an hour and a half away, and Bansko around two to two and a half hours.
Driving tips
Traffic drives on the right and dipped headlights are required all day. Roads outside towns need an electronic vignette; rental cars normally have one, but ask at pick-up. Central Sofia has paid blue and green parking zones with time limits, and winter tyres are expected in the cold months.
Supplier details for the displayed offers
Conditions belong to the individual offer and can change with the vehicle, dates or protection option.
Skoda Fabia · €12.64/day
- Pick-up location
- Christpher Columbus blvd 1, Sofia, BG-SOF-SOF
- Refundable deposit
- €300.00
- Mileage
- Not supplied in search results — check with the rental company before payment.
- Fuel policy
- Not supplied in search results — check with the rental company before payment.
Hyundai i20 · €13.27/day
- Pick-up location
- Christpher Columbus blvd 1, Sofia, BG-SOF-SOF
- Refundable deposit
- €300.00
- Mileage
- Not supplied in search results — check with the rental company before payment.
- Fuel policy
- Not supplied in search results — check with the rental company before payment.
Citroen C3 · €13.90/day
- Pick-up location
- Christpher Columbus blvd 1, Sofia, BG-SOF-SOF
- Refundable deposit
- €300.00
- Mileage
- Not supplied in search results — check with the rental company before payment.
- Fuel policy
- Not supplied in search results — check with the rental company before payment.
Renault Clio · €15.16/day
- Pick-up location
- Christpher Columbus blvd 1, Sofia, BG-SOF-SOF
- Refundable deposit
- €300.00
- Mileage
- Not supplied in search results — check with the rental company before payment.
- Fuel policy
- Not supplied in search results — check with the rental company before payment.
Opel Corsa · €15.80/day
- Pick-up location
- Christpher Columbus blvd 1, Sofia, BG-SOF-SOF
- Refundable deposit
- €300.00
- Mileage
- Not supplied in search results — check with the rental company before payment.
- Fuel policy
- Not supplied in search results — check with the rental company before payment.
Fiat Tipo · €15.80/day
- Pick-up location
- Christpher Columbus blvd 1, Sofia, BG-SOF-SOF
- Refundable deposit
- €360.00
- Mileage
- Not supplied in search results — check with the rental company before payment.
- Fuel policy
- Not supplied in search results — check with the rental company before payment.
Dacia Logan · €15.80/day
- Pick-up location
- Christpher Columbus blvd 1, Sofia, BG-SOF-SOF
- Refundable deposit
- €360.00
- Mileage
- Not supplied in search results — check with the rental company before payment.
- Fuel policy
- Not supplied in search results — check with the rental company before payment.
Dacia Logan · €16.43/day
- Pick-up location
- Christpher Columbus blvd 1, Sofia, BG-SOF-SOF
- Refundable deposit
- €360.00
- Mileage
- Not supplied in search results — check with the rental company before payment.
- Fuel policy
- Not supplied in search results — check with the rental company before payment.
Driving documents
The search response does not specify the required documents. Confirm the accepted driving licence, any international permit, identification and payment-card requirements with the selected rental company before paying.
Car rental in Sofia: questions and answers
How much does it cost to rent a car in Sofia?
For Oct 23, 2026 — Oct 26, 2026, the cheapest of 54 offers we found in Sofia costs €12.64 per day. Prices change with dates, car class and protection option, so choose your dates above to see the current price.
Do I need a deposit to rent a car in Sofia?
Most rental companies block a refundable deposit on your card. Among the offers shown for Sofia, deposits start at €300.00; the amount depends on the car and the protection option.
Can I rent a car at Sofia airport?
Sofia airport (SOF) is covered by our search. Check the pick-up address in each offer: some rental companies have a desk in the terminal, others meet you at arrivals or deliver the car.
How can I find a cheap car rental in Sofia?
Compare the total price for your dates rather than the daily rate, check the deposit, mileage limit and fuel policy, and book a smaller car class early. The same car can cost differently at different rental companies in Sofia.
What documents do I need to rent a car in Sofia?
The search response does not specify the required documents. Confirm the accepted driving licence, any international permit, identification and payment-card requirements with the selected rental company before paying.
