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Car rental at the Sofia Airport

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At the Sofia Airport we recommend the following car hire offers

from 5 £ per day
Basic package

Good offers for a small budget

Mini
e.g. Hyundai i10
7 Days from 27.12 - 03.01.2025
Example vehicle
from 6 £ per day
Economy

Small, agile and economical - that's all it takes!

e.g. Skoda Fabia
7 Days from 27.12 - 03.01.2025
Example vehicle
from 11 £ per day
All-round carefree package

This way nothing can go wrong - carefree and all inclusive!

Economy
e.g. Ford Fiesta
7 Days from 27.12 - 03.01.2025
Example vehicle

Hire a Car at the Sofia Airport

A city trip to Sofia in winter is a real insider tip. The Bulgarian capital is best explored with your own hired car. Book a cheap hired car at Sofia Airport and explore highlights like the street art at Tsar Ivan Shishman and the city's landmark the Sveti Gerorgi Rotunda Church.

Sofia Airport SOF Car Hire Booking

Get your desired car hire at Sofia SOF Airport simply and conveniently. Through their prior reservation with an online booking in the price comparison on MietwagenCheck can start directly from the airport and independently of public transport. Explore Bulgaria and the capital Sofia flexibly with a hired car and experience your holiday anew.

Sofia Airport Car Rentals

The available car hire companies at Sofia Airport are reliable and verified partners of Driveboo. Your advantages of booking a hired car in Sofia through Driveboo:

  • Best prices guaranteed
  • Quality cars guaranteed
  • Easy, fast and secure booking with price comparison
  • Special offers and discounts

Car hire offices are located in the arrival areas of both terminals, once you pass through customs.

You will find a wide range of international and local car hire companies:

  • Europcar
  • Sixt
  • Avis
  • Enterprise
  • Budget
  • Hertz

Many different car hire companies also means that you have a wide choice of vehicle types. Thus you can find your suitable hired car from vehicle categories of the small car over a SUV's up to the convertible. Of course you have this extensive selection only with Driveboo and also only if you book early on-line your desire hire a car.

Important information about Sofia Airport SOF

Terminal 1 is the older one of the airport and is used since 2007 only for the flights of the low-cost airlines. Terminal 2 was opened in 2006 and is used for the flights of the national and international scheduled airlines. There is also a connection between the two terminals of the airport. Sofia Airport provides free transportation with a shuttle bus between Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 every 30 minutes between 07:00 and 19:00, with no stops along the way. Unfortunately, no bus service operates outside these hours. The shuttle bus stops in front of both terminals with signs and the marking on the pavement.

Hire a car at Sofia Airport and drive into the city

Brussels Boulevard is the main road and the easiest way to get to Sofia Airport. Currently, a new link is under construction connecting Terminal 2 with Brussels Boulevard. Via Brussels Boulevard and Zarigradsko, Sofia Airport is connected to the city center and eastward to the Trakia motorway (A1). The city of Sofia also offers its visitors a lot of sights and attractions. Use the day to visit the National Theater "Ivan Vazov" or the Art Gallery. The Battenberg Mausoleum and the Church of Boyana are also worth a visit. With the hired car from the online price comparison you remain flexible and independent in all your excursions.

Refuel at Sofia Airport with your hired car

Gas station Distance from Airport
OMV 5,7 km
ECO Station 5,7 km
Shell 6,8 km

Around Sofia Airport SOF you will find many gas stations in close proximity. Thus, you will have no problems refuelling your hired car before returning it to the car hire agency. Pay attention to the refuelling regulations of your car hire company. Depending on the car hire company and region, this can vary. We recommend the "full/full" rule, where you receive the hired car full and return it full, as this is considered to be the fairest.

Satisfaction with MietwagenCheck
50843 Reviews

4.8/5

33 Experiences of our customers at the Sofia Airport

Rating of Sabrina

“We got a clean car with a full tank. 1 scratch was already recorded. The issuance of the contract documents did not take forever, the process at takeover just takes. The handover was fast and unproblematic.”

Rating of Ernst

“Completely hassle free process both pick up and return. Everything was well prepared, car impeccable!”

Rating of Chris

“Punctual and fast processing”

Frequently asked questions about car hire booking Sofia Airport

How much does a hired car cost at Sofia Airport?

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Bulgaria's capital Sofia

Discover Sofia in Bulgaria with a hired car

You can find a hired car at Sofia Airport for as little as35 £ per week. It is also possible to book a hired car for a few days only. Per day you pay 5 £ for the cheapest hired car at Sofia Airport.

What should be considered when returning the hired car at Sofia Airport?

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We recommend that you allow sufficient time for the return of the hired car before your onward flight. Depending on the regulation about the tank filling, you will have to fill up your hired car again before returning it. If your flight leaves outside the opening hours of the car hire, the return can also be easily done outside the opening hours. To do this, simply deposit the vehicle keys in the safe provided.

From what age can I book a hired car at Sofia Airport?

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At Sofia Airport you can already book a hired car at the age of 18. Please note that some car hire companies charge a young driver fee. The additional fee usually applies to drivers under the age of 24. Enter your correct age in the search form and the final price will automatically take into account any additional charges that apply to your booking.

Which insurance is right for my car hire trip to Sofia?

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Insurance

Choosing the right insurance

Basically, we always recommend you to book a fully comprehensive insurance without deductible. This insurance protects you without additional surcharge against possible damage to the hired car.

With all offers the legal liability insurance is already included. With this you should pay attention to a particularly high sum insured. Optionally, you can still insure against glass and tire damage and roof damage. 

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