Sofia

Cheap Car Hire in Sofia from £4

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a car hire in Sofia with a pick-up date of 24/5 and drop-off date of 28/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
Sofia, Bulgaria
2 May — 9 May
Driver's age: 26-65
Sofia, Bulgaria
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Sofia car hires in 2024

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Sofia. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 25 April 2024.

Most popular company

MEXRENTACAR

Price of gas per litre

£1.15

Average price per day

£17

Cheapest price per day

£4

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Sofia?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Sofia and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 25 April 2024.

January

£7

February

£7

March

£7

April

£7

May

£9

June

£15

July

£27

August

£29

September

£12

October

£8

November

£6

December

£11

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Sofia is November. The most expensive time to rent a car is August. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Popular car types in Sofia

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Sofia and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 25 April 2024.

In Sofia, there are 172 active hire locations from 56 car hire companies. SUV is the cheapest car type to hire in Sofia in the past week - currently priced from £4/day. View deals for 4 car types available to hire in this destination:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Standard

Standard

Mini

Mini

Passenger van

Passenger van

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Compact estate car

Compact estate car

Compare available car types for hire in Sofia

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in Sofia to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 25 April 2024.

Small cars

£8 - £33

All Car Types

£18 - £53

To hire a small car in Sofia, Bulgaria, you would pay an average price of £15/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Sofia, Bulgaria (~£8/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~£33/day). In fact, October is about 47% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Sofia. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Sofia, hiring a small car saves you 47% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Sofia small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in Sofia, Bulgaria, you would pay an average price of £26/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Sofia, Bulgaria (~£17/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~£50/day). In fact, January is about 35% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Sofia. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Sofia, hiring a medium car saves you 8% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Sofia medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a large car in Sofia, Bulgaria, you would pay an average price of £57/day. April is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Sofia, Bulgaria (~£35/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~£127/day). In fact, April is about 39% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for Sofia. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Sofia, hiring a large car is 51% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a SUV in Sofia, Bulgaria, you would pay an average price of £32/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Sofia, Bulgaria (~£18/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~£64/day). In fact, October is about 44% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Sofia. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Sofia, hiring a SUV is 13% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Sofia SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a van in Sofia, Bulgaria, you would pay an average price of £38/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a van in Sofia, Bulgaria (~£22/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~£76/day). In fact, November is about 44% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for Sofia. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Sofia, hiring a van is 29% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Sofia van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a luxury car in Sofia, Bulgaria, you would pay an average price of £93/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in Sofia, Bulgaria (~£42/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is November (~£221/day). In fact, October is about 56% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car hire for Sofia. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Sofia, hiring a luxury car is 71% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a convertible in Sofia, Bulgaria, you would pay an average price of £100/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a convertible in Sofia, Bulgaria (~£26/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~£257/day). In fact, September is about 75% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a convertible hire for Sofia. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Sofia, hiring a convertible is 73% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

Toyota Aygo£4/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Aygo
Hyundai Ioniq£4/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai Ioniq
Vauxhall Corsa£5/day
2
M
A/C
Vauxhall Corsa

Top hire agencies in Sofia

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Sofia known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Sofia. Reviews were last updated on 25 April 2024.
Browse through some of the top car hire agencies in Sofia, including Hertz, GREEN MOTION and Sixt in Sofia. Be sure to do your research on pricing, reviews, pickup locations, and other important criteria before choosing.

Hertz

4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

GREEN MOTION

7.6
Good
1 review4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.7

Value

7.1

Sixt

7.2
Good
15 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

6.9

Overall

7.2

Pick-up/drop-off

7.7

Value

6.8

ADDCAR RENTAL

6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

4.0

Overall

4.0

Pick-up/drop-off

4.0

Value

2.0

CarRent Bulgaria

15 locations

Top Rent-A-Car

12 locations

Top Rent a Car - Bulgaria

12 locations

Sunnycars

7 locations

Best Sofia car hire deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Sofia. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Sofia with an average daily rate of £9. Data was last updated on 25 April 2024.
Some of the most attractive options when it comes to hiring a car in Sofia. Check back soon for more deals if you're not finding the one you're looking for.
Toyota Aygo£4/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Aygo
Vauxhall Astra£4/day
5
M
A/C
Vauxhall Astra
Vauxhall Mokka£4/day
4
M
A/C
Vauxhall Mokka

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Sofia, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 25 April 2024.
  • What are the requirements to hire a car in Sofia?

    If you're looking at car hire in Sofia and wondering what you need, there are a couple of things to take note of. You must be at least 21 years old and have held your licence for one year to obtain car hire in Sofia. If you're younger than 25, you may be liable for a young driver surcharge on top of the standard hire fee and be limited to the type of vehicle you can hire. Cheap car hire is available at the airport and in the city, and all of the companies require a valid home driving licence and an international driving permit before leaving the floor with the car hire.

  • What are the rules for driving in Sofia?

    When driving a car hire in Sofia, be sure to make note of the road rules to avoid getting into trouble with the law. Firstly, traffic flows on the right-hand side of the road and passes on the left. The legal driving age is 18 years old, but you'll need to be at least 21 to secure car hire in Sofia. If you have a child younger than three, they must be secured in a child seat, while children under the age of 12 must wear seatbelts and be in the back seat of the car. You may not use a mobile phone while driving unless accompanied by a hands-free device. Drinking and driving is taken very seriously in Sofia; the legal level is 0.05% and being caught above that could result in losing your licence for a full year and possibly jail time. Stay up to date with local motor vehicle authorities about recent law changes.

  • What type of car is recommended for driving in Sofia?

    Although the roads in Sofia tend to be in better condition than a lot of Bulgaria, they're still not the best quality. Consider hired cars in Bulgaria that have automatic transmission and a bigger frame than standard compacts or minis. A Volkswagen Sedan or bigger is perfectly suited to driving in the country. You want cheap car hire in Bulgaria with automatic transmission to avoid excess fuel consumption when sitting in traffic. Many of the sights worth seeing in Bulgaria are only accessible via car, so we suggest doing some research and picking your car hire based on fuel consumption and comfortability. Volkswagen Polo is a popular choice for car hire in Sofia and often comes with a fair fuel policy.

  • Where are the best places to park in Sofia?

    If you're driving your hired car around Sofia looking for a place to park, keep in mind there are green and blue parking zones. You'll need to pay by SMS for these parking spots, so get yourself a Bulgarian number when you arrive. Blue zones offer a maximum parking time of 2h and will charge you per hour between 08:00 a.m. and 19:00 p.m. on working days. Green zones offer parking for 4h and charge per hour between 08:00 a.m. and 19:00 p.m. on weekdays and are free on weekends.

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Sofia?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under £17/day when booking a car hire in Sofia. The absolute best deal a user found was for £6/day from ADDCAR RENTAL , booked on Apr. 21.

  • What car hire company is typically the cheapest in Sofia?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a car hire in Sofia from the following companies over the past two weeks: SURPRICE CAR RENTAL (£4/day), MEXRENTACAR (£4/day), and ADDCAR RENTAL (£5/day).

  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Sofia?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Hertz (10.0 rating), Alamo (10.0 rating) and Thrifty (10.0 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Sofia.

  • What are petrol prices like in Sofia?

    The average price of petrol in Sofia is £1.15/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between £51 and £74 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Sofia for a week from MEXRENTACAR ?

    MEXRENTACAR offers hire cars in Sofia for about £82 per week on average.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in Sofia for the best price?

    Booking your car hire early can save you up to 59%. Aim to book your car hire at least 7 days in advance to take advantage of a below average price in Sofia.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Sofia?

    Yes, hiring a vehicle in Sofia for a month is certainly possible.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Sofia for a month?

    The average cost of a car hire in Sofia for a month is £353. Check Cheapflights to compare pricing and options for your rental car.

  • How much is a car hire in Sofia for a weekend?

    Car hire prices in Sofia are typically £29 for the weekend. On Cheapflights, you’ll be able to find great car hire deals on any type of vehicle. However, consider hiring a Mini to save money on your trip to £29. Our users have found prices for Mini car hire in May to be on average £18 per day.

  • What car do most people hire in Sofia?

    The majority of Cheapflights travellers prefer to hire a Intermediate (Dacia Duster) in Sofia, making it the most popular option.

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Small car hires in Sofia

Find small car hire deals in Sofia from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car hires in Sofia cost an average of £5 per day. Price data was last updated on 25 April 2024.
Toyota Aygo£4/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Aygo
Ford Ka£4/day
2
M
A/C
Ford Ka
Fiat Panda£4/day
2
M
A/C
Fiat Panda

Car hires by fuel type in Sofia

Browse car hires by fuel type in Sofia. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Sofia. Deals were last updated on 25 April 2024.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Sofia. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (£5+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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