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The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 02:00 on 2021-03-01. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
Travel Information
Language
Bulgarian,
Turkish
Turkish
Currency
BGN
Country code
359
Traffic direction
Right-hand
Speed limit out of town
90 km/h
56 mi/h
Speed limit within town
50 km/h
31 mi/h
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Airport Car Rental
Get your rental at Sofia Airport! Then drive to Sofia’s city center and explore everything it has to offer—beautiful Orthodox Christian churches, excellent history, and art museums and interesting architecture. Enjoy downtown, but be sure to drive your rental around the city to see how the locals live and check out the contrasting communist architecture.
A trip to Sofia wouldn’t be complete without a visit to the city’s public mineral baths or its colorful markets. And of course, there’s Bulgaria’s delicious cuisine and Middle Eastern dishes from nearby countries.
Sofia is great, but the entire region has plenty to offer. Get a longer-term car rental and you can drive east to Bulgaria’s Black Sea beaches or inland up into the mountains. Romania is to the north, and other neighboring countries like Turkey, Greece, and Macedonia also have plenty to offer. You can even get your rental car at Sofia Airport and drop it off in a different city. Start planning your adventure today!
Sofia Airport is also known as Letishte Sofiya.
Top international routes
- London
- Milan
- Rome
- Amsterdam
- Brussels
- Madrid
Main airlines
Sofia airport is the main hub for Bulgaria Air, the country's flag carrier. The airline flies to and from destinations in Europe, the Middle East, and Russia. The low-cost carriers Wizz Air and Ryanair carry the most passengers at the airport. Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, and easyJet are also some of the airport’s main airlines.
Terminals
The two passenger terminals are Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. A shuttle bus runs between them every 30 minutes from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Location
Sofia airport is 10 km (6.2 miles) east of downtown Sofia. Bulevard Bruksel and Tsarigradsko shose are the main roads connecting the airport and the city.
Most popular types of rental car
- Station wagons - from $19 per day
- Large cars - from $30 per day
- Medium cars - from $18 per day
- People Carriers/Vans - from $46 per day
- Premium cars - from $93 per day
- Small cars - from $13 per day
- SUVs - from $65 per day
Car rental desks
Lion, Easy Rent Bulgaria, Europcar, and Surprice have desks in both terminals.
Budget, Enterprise, Avis, Add Car (serviced by EasyRent Bulgaria), Sixt, and Alamo have desks only in Terminal 2.
All of the rental companies except for Prestige offer a meet a greet service at the airport. That is, a representative of the company will meet you at the airport and take you to their rental office.
Prestige offers a delivery service, that is, they will deliver the car to the airport for you.
Budget, Enterprise, Avis, Add Car (serviced by EasyRent Bulgaria), Sixt, and Alamo have desks only in Terminal 2.
All of the rental companies except for Prestige offer a meet a greet service at the airport. That is, a representative of the company will meet you at the airport and take you to their rental office.
Prestige offers a delivery service, that is, they will deliver the car to the airport for you.
Services and facilities
There are numerous stores and duty-free shops, a sandwich bar, two cafeterias, three lounges, a currency exchange office, an ATM, two lost and found offices, a help desk, and a prayer room. Travelers with reduced mobility can easily access most facilities in Terminal 1 and all facilities in Terminal 2. You can find more information on the airport's official website.
Nearest gas station
If one were to look for a gas station near the airport on Google Maps, they would find a Lukoil right next to the airport. Unfortunately, this station is very inconvenient for those returning a rental car to one of the airport’s terminals due to the fact that it is not possible to turn around after exiting it. It, however, is convenient for those returning a vehicle to rental locations on Nedelcho Bonchev St. and coming from Botevgradsko Shose Boulevard.
Others coming from the south of the city and returning a car to one of the terminals will find an OMV station along Alexander Malinov Blvd just north of the intersection with Andrey Saharov Street the most convenient. After this station, the road becomes highway-like with no further entrances prior to reaching the airport.
Those coming from the south and returning a car to off-airport locations could exit onto Christopher Columbus Blvd. to reach a Shell station and then continue along that road to the off-airport rental locations.
Others coming from the south of the city and returning a car to one of the terminals will find an OMV station along Alexander Malinov Blvd just north of the intersection with Andrey Saharov Street the most convenient. After this station, the road becomes highway-like with no further entrances prior to reaching the airport.
Those coming from the south and returning a car to off-airport locations could exit onto Christopher Columbus Blvd. to reach a Shell station and then continue along that road to the off-airport rental locations.
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Airport info
Sofia Airport (SOF)
- IATA: SOF
- ICAO: LBSF
- Name: Sofia Airport (SOF)
- Size: Large Airport
- Aircraft movements (per year): 57,673
- Passengers (per year): 6,490,096
- Distance from City: 6.2 miles / 10 km E of town
- Phone: +359 (0) 29372211
- Email: public@sofia-airport.bg
Top 20 Locations near Sofia Airport
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Car Rental at Sofia Hotel Balkan from $18.66 per day1.6 km / 1.0 miles away
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Car Rental Sofia Delivery within city limits from $15.59 per day2.2 km / 1.4 miles away
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Car Rental Pernik Delivery within city limits from $10.91 per day25.5 km / 15.9 miles away
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Car Rental Botevgrad Delivery within city limits from $19.25 per day43.9 km / 27.3 miles away
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Car Rental Borovets Delivery to Hotel from $23.91 per day54.8 km / 34.0 miles away
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Car Rental Blagoevgrad Delivery within city limits from $23.91 per day79.1 km / 49.1 miles away
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Car Rental Razlog Delivery within city limits from $26.71 per day92.5 km / 57.5 miles away
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Car Rental Bansko Delivery to Hotel from $26.71 per day98.1 km / 61.0 miles away
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Car Rental Dobrinishte Delivery within city limits from $26.71 per day101.0 km / 62.8 miles away
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Car Rental Pazardzhik Delivery within city limits from $18.44 per day101.1 km / 62.8 miles away
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Car Rental Asenovgrad Delivery within city limits from $16.58 per day127.6 km / 79.3 miles away
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Car Rental Pleven Delivery within city limits from $26.71 per day130.7 km / 81.2 miles away
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Car Rental Plovdiv Delivery to Hotel from $12.77 per day133.0 km / 82.7 miles away
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Car Rental at Plovdiv Airport from $9.79 per day144.6 km / 89.9 miles away
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Car Rental Pamporovo Delivery to Hotel from $22.19 per day163.3 km / 101.4 miles away
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Car Rental Gabrovo Delivery within city limits from $26.85 per day163.8 km / 101.8 miles away
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Car Rental Smolyan Delivery within city limits from $24.98 per day169.2 km / 105.2 miles away
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Car Rental Kazanluk Delivery within city limits from $24.98 per day169.5 km / 105.4 miles away
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Car Rental Veliko Turnovo Delivery within city limits from $29.78 per day191.6 km / 119.0 miles away
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Car Rental Svishtov Delivery within city limits from $30.71 per day192.8 km / 119.8 miles away
Map of Car Rental Locations
When are car rental prices cheapest at Sofia Airport?
The cost of renting a car at Sofia Airport depends on the time of year. This graph compares month-to-month price changes to help you find the best deal.
Average Rental Price at Sofia Airport
The cheapest time of the year to rent a vehicle at Sofia Airport is October when prices for an Economy class start from $11.02. You can see that this is 59% cheaper than the yearly average and 78% cheaper than renting a car in August (when rental prices start at $49.85 for a Compact class). Knowing this can help you find the best price. But remember that these are average numbers. The exact cost of your rental will depend on your rental length and on how far in advance you book the car. Enter your travel dates at the top of the page to see exact prices and offers!
What’s the most popular rental length at Sofia Airport?
Travel length differs from one month to another: in December the average rental period is 12 days, while in October, the average rental period is only 8 days.
Average Rental Length
Which is the busiest car rental month at Sofia Airport?
Travelers are most likely to rent a car at Sofia Airport in July, while the fewest number of travelers rent in October.
Popularity by Monthly Searches
Most Popular Car Models of Rental Suppliers
| Rental Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surprice | VW Polo | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| GreenMotion | Citroen C3 | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
| Top Rent A Car | Citroen C3 | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| GreenMotion | Hyundai i10 | 3 | 1 | Small cars |
| Autounion | Volkswagen Up | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| Surprice | Fiat Panda | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
| Surprice | Hyundai i30 | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
| MEX RENT A CAR | VW Polo | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| GreenMotion | Skoda Fabia | 3 | 1 | Small cars |
| GreenMotion | Ford Focus | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
FAQ
Can I rent three cars under the same name?
It is possible to reserve three cars. However, to book three cars, you will have to make three different bookings, each under the person who will be driving its name.
Do you accept driver’s licenses issued in Israel or must I have an international driving license as well?
Only driver’s licenses issued by European Union countries are accepted. Customers from other countries need to carry an International Driving Permit along with their original driver’s license.
Can I pay the entire cost of the rental car on your website?
On our website, we have two types of payment available, full prepayment and partial prepayment. If a customer would like to pay the entire cost of the rental upfront, they will need to choose full prepayment rentals. Customers can use the filter available on our website to search for full prepayment offers.
Our Customers Reviews
VM
Norway
Volkswagen Up
November 9, 2020
It is cool to explore Bulgaria on wheels
ED
United Kingdom
Citroen C3
March 6, 2020
Beautiful city. Driving and especially finding a parking space can be a challenge. Best to use public transport and taxi (very reasonably priced) in the city and hire a car for longer distances.
OS
Israel
Renault Clio
October 1, 2019
Everything was beyond all expectations!!
Great price, great car, very friendly staff, brand new car. Will definitely rent again.
AK
United Kingdom
Fiat Panda
August 16, 2019
The centre of Sofia is not easily signed on the airport route to the city and as a result we kept going to our destination. We loved Bansko and the area around it.
MN
United Kingdom
VW Polo
July 25, 2019
The country is wonderful and there a lot of amazing places to be seen. Seaside and the mountains are beautiful.
IG
United Kingdom
Renault Clio
July 10, 2019
Sofia itself does not need a car, but you really do need one in order to get out of the city to places like the Rila Monastery and Rila 7 lakes, which only have 1 bus a day that goes to them and they are both so beautiful. Driving in Bulgaria was pretty easy because the roads are wide and all of the A roads are in good condition. Renting a car also meant that while driving across the country to the coast you can stop and admire the incredible sunflower and lavender fields.
UA
Israel
Hyundai H1
May 15, 2019
We were in the Borovets area, an amazing place not even in the ski season
Top 21 Suppliers at Sofia Airport in 2021
+35928921310 / +359878408142
1 Christopher Columbus, 1540 Sofia
$12 - $82
SIXT
+35929459276
T1 - Sofia Airport
$11 - $122
+35929373594
Terminal 2, Hristofor Columb Boulevard, 1, 1000 Sofia
$11 - $27
+359887205813
Sofia Airport, 1 Hristofor Columb blvd., Sofia 1540
$12 - $64
Working hours
Mon:00:01-23:59
Tue:00:01-23:59
Wed:00:01-23:59
Thu:00:01-23:59
Fri:00:01-23:59
Sat:00:01-23:59
Sun:00:01-23:59
+359888221600
1, Christopher Columbus blvd., 1540 Sofia, Bulgaria
$7 - $27
Enterprise
+35929373594
Sofia International Airport Terminal 2, Prodan Tarakchiev St, 1528 Sofia
$10 - $22
+35929373594
Terminal 2, 1000 Летище Sofia
$10 - $25
+359898446083
bul. Christopher Columbus 1, 1540, Sofia
$20 - $65
+359886526666
1528, Nedelcho Bonchev 18, Bulgaria
$13 - $52
Europcar
+35929459266
SOFIA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
$13 - $44
Working hours
Mon:09:00-20:59
Tue:09:00-20:59
Wed:09:00-20:59
Thu:09:00-20:59
Fri:09:00-20:59
Sat:09:00-20:59
Sun:09:00-20:59
+359883966366 / +359882721117
Bul. Christopher Columbus 1, 1592 Sofia
$4 - $72
Working hours
Mon:08:30-20:30
Tue:08:30-20:30
Wed:08:30-20:30
Thu:08:30-20:30
Fri:08:30-20:30
Sat:08:30-20:30
Sun:08:30-20:30
Avis
+359070091150
bul. "Christopher Columbus" 1, 1540 Sofia, Bulgaria
$12 - $38
Working hours
Mon:09:00-23:00
Tue:09:00-23:00
Wed:09:00-23:00
Thu:09:00-23:00
Fri:09:00-23:00
Sat:09:00-23:00
Sun:09:00-23:00
Autounion
+359887818191
bul. "Christopher Columbus" 1, 1540 Sofia
$8 - $67
Working hours
Mon:08:30-21:00
Tue:08:30-21:00
Wed:08:30-21:00
Thu:08:30-21:00
Fri:08:30-21:00
Sat:09:00-21:00
Sun:09:00-21:00
+35929373594
Terminal 2 - Arrivals Hall
Working hours
Mon:08:00-22:00
Tue:08:00-22:00
Wed:08:00-22:00
Thu:08:00-22:00
Fri:08:00-22:00
Sat:08:00-22:00
Sun:08:00-22:00
+359899700001
Arrivals Hall Terminal 1
Working hours
Mon:09:00-23:00
Tue:09:00-23:00
Wed:09:00-23:00
Thu:09:00-23:00
Fri:09:00-23:00
Sat:09:00-23:00
Sun:09:00-23:00
+359887503030
Hristofor Kolumb 1
$13 - $65
AddCar
+359893444343
bul. "Christopher Columbus" 1, 1540 Sofia, Bulgaria
+359876717717
T1 - Sofia Airport, 1000, Sofia
$4 - $35
Working hours
Mon:06:00-23:59
Tue:06:00-23:59
Wed:06:00-23:59
Thu:06:00-23:59
Fri:06:00-23:59
Sat:06:00-23:59
Sun:06:00-23:59
+35970020225
Sofia International Airport, Terminal 1, 1517 Sofia
Ace Rent a car
359884797108 / 3172487251
Sofia Airport Complex
MEX RENT A CAR
+359886526666 / +35970020225
1 Christophor Columb Boulevard, Sofia
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