Car Rental in Sofia (Downtown)
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Renault Clio Grandtour
or similar
Manual
5
2
A/C
5
€8.17
per day
8.2
Very Good
1 review
Renault Clio
or similar
Automatic
5
1
A/C
5
€12.29
per day
8.7
Excellent
15 reviews
Kia Picanto
or similar
Manual
4
2
A/C
2
€14.05
per day
8.1
Very Good
No ratings yet
Ford Focus
or similar
Manual
5
2
A/C
4
€19.58
per day
8.4
Very Good
4 reviews
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Skoda Octavia
or similar
Manual
5
2
A/C
5
€27.95
per day
8.2
Very Good
10 reviews
Volkswagen Passat
or similar
Automatic
5
3
A/C
5
€42.60
per day
8.2
Very Good
No ratings yet
Peugeot Boxer
or similar
Manual
3
7
A/C
3
€46.81
per day
9.2
Outstanding
20 reviews
VW Passat
or similar
Manual
5
2
A/C
4
€57.67
per day
8.5
Excellent
1 review
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 02:09 on 07/11/25. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Table of contents
- Cheapest car rental rates
- Most popular car rental deals
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Top 5 locations near Sofia (Downtown)
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in Sofia (Downtown) and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Here's what travelers say about renting a car in Sofia (Downtown)
- Car rental statistics
- Top 15 suppliers in Sofia (Downtown) in 2025
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
Bulgarian, Macedonian, Turkish, Albanian
Currency
BGN
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+359
Average car rental price
€29 per day
Average car rental length
8 days
Speed limit within town
20 - 50 km/h
or
12 - 31 mph
Speed limit out of town
90 - 130 km/h
or
56 - 81 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Average gas price
€1.37 per liter or €5.19 per gallon
Lowest gas price
€1.27 per liter or €4.81 per gallon
Highest gas price
€1.53 per liter or €5.79 per gallon
Rating
3.0 / 10
Top 5 locations near Sofia (Downtown)
- Sofia Hotel Balkan1.4 km / 0.87 miles away
- Sofia Airportfrom €7.39 per day7.3 km / 4.54 miles away
- Plovdiv Airportfrom €10.50 per day143.4 km / 89.1 miles away
- Burgas Airportfrom €7.92 per day343.6 km / 213.5 miles away
- Varna Airportfrom €5.50 per day371.7 km / 230.96 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
Lion Rent A Car
Sofia France Auto, Trade And Service Center Sofia-2, Sofia 1335, Lyulin 10, Peter Dertliev Blvd.
B
Top Rent A Car
Sofia, 31 "Aleksandar Malinov" blvd. (Shell parking lot), Sofia 1729
C
Green Rent A Car
115Z Tsarigradsko Shose Blvd., Sofia 1784
D
SIXT
127 Georgi S Rakovski
E
Thrifty
53, Nikola Vaptsarov Str. (Seat Showroom)
When to book in Sofia (Downtown) and for how long?
When are car rental prices the lowest in Sofia (Downtown)?
The cost of renting a car in Sofia (Downtown) varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthJanuary | Most expensive month August | ||
| Average price €16 | A good deal €14 | Cheapest supplier Low Cost Cars | Cheapest car type Station wagons |
Average rental costs per day in Sofia (Downtown)
€49
€25
€0
€8
in January
Jan
€38
in February
Feb
€18
in March
Mar
€26
in April
Apr
€29
in May
May
€25
in June
Jun
€35
in July
Jul
€45
in August
Aug
€23
in September
Sep
€26
in October
Oct
€17
in November
Nov
€15
in December
Dec
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Sofia (Downtown) is January — when rental costs average €7.89 per day. This is 49% cheaper than the yearly average and 82% cheaper than renting a car in August (when prices average €44.90 per day).
This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.
What is the most popular time of year to rent a car in Sofia (Downtown)?
Based on how many users search for a car in in Sofia (Downtown), travelers are most likely to rent a car in July, while they are least likely to rent in in November.
Monthly searches in Sofia (Downtown) by pick-up date relative to the average
2.6
1.3
0
0.4 times in January
Jan
0.4 times in February
Feb
0.7 times in March
Mar
1.5 times in April
Apr
0.6 times in May
May
Same as average in June
Jun
2.4 times in July
Jul
2.4 times in August
Aug
1.2 times in September
Sep
0.7 times in October
Oct
0.1 times in November
Nov
0.6 times in December
Dec
For how long do renters keep their vehicles in Sofia (Downtown)?
How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in December the average rental period is 12 days, while in November, the average rental period is only 3 days.
Average number of rental days in Sofia (Downtown)
13
7
0
10 days in January
Jan
4 days in February
Feb
6 days in March
Mar
7 days in April
Apr
4 days in May
May
10 days in June
Jun
9 days in July
Jul
6 days in August
Aug
7 days in September
Sep
4 days in October
Oct
3 days in November
Nov
12 days in December
Dec
Car rental information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Autounion, Top Rent A Car, WheeGo, Low Cost Cars, Lion Rent A Car |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Small cars, Medium cars, SUVs, Station wagons |
| 🤑 Lowest price | €8 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Low Cost Cars |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Autounion | Peugeot 208 | 5 | 1 | Small car |
| Autounion | Volkswagen Up | 5 | 2 | Small car |
| SIXT | Kia Rio | 5 | 1 | Small car |
| Autounion | Fiat Panda | 5 | 1 | Small car |
| Lion Rent A Car | Peugeot 208 | 5 | 2 | Small car |
| Top Rent A Car | Renault Clio *Branded Vehicle* | 5 | 1 | Small car |
| WheeGo | Renault Clio | 5 | 2 | Small car |
| Top Rent A Car | Opel Astra | 5 | 2 | Medium car |
| Low Cost Cars | Volkswagen Passat STW | 5 | 2 | Station wagon |
| Europcar | Kia Rio | 5 | 2 | Small car |
Here's what travelers say about renting a car in Sofia (Downtown)
3.0
Average rating
Based on 1 review
Best month to visit
February
Happiest customers drive
Renault Captur
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24 Aug 2019
JAVIER G.
Renault Clio
Nice to go to Rila and cities.
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Lion Rent A Car (rated 9.2 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
GreenMotion (rated 7.3 / 10)
Total number of reviews
1
Total rental companies
15
Average daily price
€29
Lowest daily price
€8
Total cars available
221
Top 15 suppliers in Sofia (Downtown) in 2025
9.2
Outstanding
20 reviews
Value for money
9.3
Ease of finding
8.6
Agent helpfulness
9.5
Pick-up speed
9.0
Drop-off speed
9.1
Car cleanliness
9.7
Car condition
9.5
€23 - €69
per day
Sofia France Auto, Trade And Service Center Sofia-2, Sofia 1335, Lyulin 10, Peter Dertliev Blvd.
+35928922222 / +359878408142
Show working hours
Mon
09:00-18:00
Tue
09:00-18:00
Wed
09:00-18:00
Thu
09:00-18:00
Fri
09:00-18:00
Sat
09:00-18:00
Sun
09:00-18:00
Green Rent A Car
8.7
Excellent
1 review
Value for money
8.8
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.9
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.2
Car condition
9.2
€23 - €69
per day
115Z Tsarigradsko Shose Blvd., Sofia 1784
+35970070022
Show working hours
Mon
09:00-19:00
Tue
09:00-19:00
Wed
09:00-19:00
Thu
09:00-19:00
Fri
09:00-19:00
Sat
09:00-19:00
Sun
09:00-19:00
8.7
Excellent
15 reviews
Value for money
8.3
Ease of finding
8.8
Agent helpfulness
8.4
Pick-up speed
8.7
Drop-off speed
8.9
Car cleanliness
9.1
Car condition
9.0
€12 - €83
per day
Sofia, 31 "Aleksandar Malinov" blvd. (Shell parking lot), Sofia 1729
+359887205813 / +35970089050
Show working hours
Mon
08:30-18:30
Tue
08:30-18:30
Wed
08:30-18:30
Thu
08:30-18:30
Fri
08:30-18:30
Sat
08:30-18:30
Sun
08:30-18:30
SIXT
8.5
Excellent
1 review
Value for money
8.3
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.8
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.1
Car condition
8.7
€22 - €79
per day
127 Georgi S Rakovski
+35928169580
Show working hours
Mon
09:00-19:00
Tue
09:00-19:00
Wed
09:00-19:00
Thu
09:00-19:00
Fri
09:00-19:00
Sat
09:00-19:00
Sun
09:00-19:00
Thrifty
8.5
Excellent
Value for money
8.4
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.9
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.8
Car condition
8.8
€20 - €27
per day
53, Nikola Vaptsarov Str. (Seat Showroom)
+35924740182 / +35924391222
WheeGo
8.4
Very Good
4 reviews
Value for money
8.5
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.5
Pick-up speed
8.1
Drop-off speed
8.4
Car cleanliness
8.7
Car condition
8.5
€17 - €193
per day
Sofia Center, Damyan Gruev 5A, Gas Station Insa Oil
+359879108999
Show working hours
Mon
09:00-21:00
Tue
09:00-21:00
Wed
09:00-21:00
Thu
09:00-21:00
Fri
09:00-21:00
Sat
09:00-21:00
Sun
09:00-21:00
Hertz
8.3
Very Good
Value for money
8.2
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.2
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.6
Car condition
8.5
€21 - €40
per day
53, Nikola Vaptsarov Str. (Seat Showroom)
+35924391222
Low Cost Cars
8.2
Very Good
1 review
Value for money
8.2
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.4
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.7
Car condition
7.6
€8 - €14
per day
Sofia, 31 "Aleksandar Malinov" blvd. (Shell parking lot), Sofia 1729
+35970089050
Show working hours
Mon
08:30-18:30
Tue
08:30-18:30
Wed
08:30-18:30
Thu
08:30-18:30
Fri
08:30-18:30
Sat
08:30-18:30
Sun
08:30-18:30
Europcar
8.2
Very Good
Value for money
8.0
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.0
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.4
Car condition
8.4
€18 - €101
per day
Bulgaria Blvd 1, 1463 Sofia
+35929459283 / +359893333136
Show working hours
Mon
09:00-18:00
Tue
09:00-18:00
Wed
09:00-18:00
Thu
09:00-18:00
Fri
09:00-18:00
Autounion
8.2
Very Good
10 reviews
Value for money
7.9
Ease of finding
8.1
Agent helpfulness
7.9
Pick-up speed
8.1
Drop-off speed
8.3
Car cleanliness
8.6
Car condition
8.3
€19 - €177
per day
111 Bulgaria Boulevard, Sofia
+35928181981 / +359889819181 / +359887818191
Show working hours
Mon
08:30-17:00
Tue
08:30-17:00
Wed
08:30-17:00
Thu
08:30-17:00
Fri
08:30-17:00
Sat
00:00-00:17
Avis
8.2
Very Good
Value for money
8.2
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.3
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.2
Car condition
8.3
€19 - €177
per day
2 Arsenalski Blvd
+35929459224
Show working hours
Mon
11:00-17:00
Tue
11:00-17:00
Wed
11:00-17:00
Thu
11:00-17:00
Fri
11:00-17:00
Keddy
8.2
Very Good
Value for money
8.2
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.3
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.3
Car condition
8.4
€19 - €177
per day
1 BULGARIA BLVD
+359893333136
Show working hours
Mon
09:00-18:00
Tue
09:00-18:00
Wed
09:00-18:00
Thu
09:00-18:00
Fri
09:00-18:00
Goldcar
8.1
Very Good
Value for money
8.0
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.9
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.2
Car condition
8.1
€14 - €31
per day
1, Bulgaria blvd. 1000 Sofia
+359893333136
Show working hours
Mon
09:00-17:59
Tue
09:00-17:59
Wed
09:00-17:59
Thu
09:00-17:59
Fri
09:00-17:59
Dives Rent a car
8.0
Very Good
17 reviews
Value for money
7.7
Ease of finding
8.1
Agent helpfulness
8.2
Pick-up speed
8.3
Drop-off speed
8.4
Car cleanliness
8.1
Car condition
7.3
€14 - €31
per day
Ul. "Prodan Tarakchiev" 2, 1528 Sofia
+359898446083
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-19:00
Tue
08:00-19:00
Wed
08:00-19:00
Thu
08:00-19:00
Fri
08:00-19:00
Sat
08:00-19:00
Sun
08:00-19:00
GreenMotion
7.3
Average
Value for money
6.3
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
6.2
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
7.2
Car condition
6.9
€14 - €31
per day
101 Aleksandar Stamboliyski Blvd. (Mall Of Sofia)
+359876717717
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-20:00
Tue
08:00-20:00
Wed
08:00-20:00
Thu
08:00-20:00
Fri
08:00-20:00
Sat
08:00-20:00
Sun
08:00-20:00
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