Car Rental at Burgas Airport

Airport travel guide

A port city known for its industrial and mercantile acumen, Burgas has also become one of Bulgaria’s most beloved travel destinations. There are nice enough beaches in the city, but an even more attractive coastline and other natural attractions are within easy reach if you explore the area with a car. Don’t be in too great a hurry to leave Burgas, though, as the city also has some cultural gems to explore. These are five of the most interesting attractions in and around it:

• Museums. Burgas has a good number of local museums and galleries that are definitely worth exploring! Perhaps the most interesting among them is the Archaeological Museum which has plenty of artifacts from the Ancient Greek and Roman days, and even from cultures that predate them. Other notable ones include the Natural History Museum, the Flora exhibition of unique plants, and the Ethnographic Museum dedicated to local folklore.
• Sea Garden. The Burgas Sea Garden, or Morska Gradina, is Burgas’ largest and most notable public park. As its name would suggest, it is located on the shore of the Black Sea. The park is home to a great variety of trees and plants, both local and exotic, and is also home to a number of beach bars and cafes, many of which are naturally especially busy during the summer months. The Sea Garden also hosts several annual events such as the Sand Sculpture Festival and its own Sea Garden Festival. 
• Poda. A large and protected wetland area, Poda is one of the most interesting natural attractions in this part of the country. Located only about a 15-minute drive south of the city center of Burgas, it is known for its great diversity of wading and other types of birds that include Dalmatian pelicans, purple herons, and marsh harriers. You can ask for a pair of binoculars at Poda’s visitor’s center or even get a tour from an ornithologist. In addition to the nearby sea, Poda is also bordered by three large lakes, all of which are popular trip destinations. Other notable nature areas near Burgas include the Ropotamo Reserve which is about a 45-minute drive south just before the coastal town of Primorsko.
• Nesebar. Protected by UNESCO, the historic town of Nesebar is another popular day trip. Although predating the birth of Christianity by a good 500 years, it is best known for its many churches and monasteries — some are in a state of disrepair, others remain in good condition, but all have fascinating stories to tell. The drive from Burgas takes only about 35 minutes.
• Kamchia Biosphere Reserve. A former biosphere reserve that lost its protection status in 2017, Kamchia is something of a controversial place for locals due to the pollution and industrial activity it has recently experienced. Despite these issues and a lack of tourist infrastructure, its coastal forests and waterways remain a wild, fascinating place to explore. The former reserve (sometimes also written as Kamchiya on English language maps) is about a 90-minute drive north of Burgas.

Top international routes

• Moscow
• Prague
• Tel Aviv
• Katowice
• Warsaw
• London

Main airlines

Bulgarian Air Charter, TUI Airways, Thomas Cook Airlines, BH Air, Azur Air, and Jet2.com

Terminals

Terminal 2 is the single passenger terminal that serves all domestic and international flights. It replaced the older Terminal 1 in 2013.

Location

Burgas Airport is about 10 km (6.2 mi) northeast of the city of Burgas. Motorway 9, Dimitar Dimov Street, and Nikola Petkov Street are the main roads connecting the airport to the city.

Most popular types of rental car

• Medium cars - from $37 per day
• Small cars - from $36 per day
• SUVs - from $50 per day
• Station wagons - from $55 per day
• Large cars - from $49 per day
• Vans - from $58 per day
• Premium cars - from $103 per day

Car rental desks

Many can be found in the arrivals hall.

Services and facilities

Although the airport is quite small, you’ll find a selection of cafés and snack bars, as well as many stores. The duty-free stores are available to passengers leaving the EU. Burgas Airport also has several ATMs, a currency exchange, a bank office, an on-site hotel, a luggage wrapping service, a medical center, a baby nursing room, and a children’s play area. The airport facilities are well equipped for passengers with reduced mobility.

Nearest gas station

Shell gas station, located at I-906 Pat Burgas–Nesebar do selo Rudnik, can be reached in about eight minutes and is open 24/7. There are many other gas stations near Burgas Airport and on the way to the city.

Popular one-way rentals

• Sofia (388 km / 241 mi). The capital and by far the largest city in the country, Sofia is Bulgaria’s hub of culture and finance. It is a unique city with a lively energy and has plenty for a traveler to see, including landmarks like the St. Aleksander Nevski Cathedral, National Museum of History, and Museum of Socialist Art.
• Varna (120 km / 74 mi). The largest Bulgarian city on the Black Sea, Varna has been inhabited since ancient times. Traces of this fascinating heritage are kept in Varna Archaeological Museum, Aladzha Monastery, and other interesting sites. Varna also has an impressive aquarium with a focus on the Black Sea flora and fauna, as well as the Nicolaus Copernicus Observatory and Planetarium
• Ravda (21 km / 13 mi). A small town just north of Burgas, Ravda is a Black Sea beach hub. During the summer months, the area is full of visitors, open beach bars, seafood restaurants, and nightclubs. Ravda is also a stone’s throw from Nesebar, a town that is a UNESCO World Heritage Site thanks to its well-preserved ancient churches.
• Sunny Beach / Slanchev Bryag (26 km / 16 mi). Another popular beach town, the beautiful coastline of Sunny Beach attracts thousands of visitors from Bulgaria and abroad every year. Sunny Beach is one of the Bulgarian hubs of diving and other water sports.
• Sozopol (44 km / 28 mi). Yet another beach hub, Sozopol has a more laid back and simple vibe than some other Bulgarian coastal hotspots. An ancient settlement, Sozopol also boasts an amphitheater and some of the oldest churches in Bulgaria.
• Istanbul (346 km / 215 mi). Straddling two continents, the largest city of Turkey is a destination like no other. A hub of culture, religion, food, and entertainment, its special energy lingers long after you’ve returned home. To go from Bulgaria to Turkey, you’ll have to cross an international border, so make sure in advance your rental car provider permits it. Also, check whether you need a visa to enter.