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Are you looking for affordable car hire in Bulgaria? Now a day’s it is very popular to rent a car, the majority choose to pick up a car at the airport. With car rental you and your family have the opportunity to take pleasant day trips in the areas surrounding and you will not be dependent on public transport. By comparing prices of car rental from several players, you can save a lot of money. If you prefer to retrieve the rental car in the city center, this is also possible.

The country offers great natural and cultural experiences. It is advisable to book your car rental well before departure, so you’re sure to get just the car that suits you, at the lowest price. In certain periods there may be high demand among rental companies, and the cheapest cars are usually taken first.

Bulgaria short guide

Car Hire Bulgaria

Car Hire Bulgaria

Republic of Bulgaria is situated in Southeastern Europe, and has 7.7 million inhabitants (2008). The country is bordered by Romania, the Black Sea, Greece, Turkey, Serbia and Macedonia.

Bulgaria has a mountainous landscape in the southwest – with mountain ranges Rila and Pirin and Rhodope Mountains. The highest point is Musala, located 2,925 meters above sea level Along the Black Sea coast in southeast, the landscape is dominated by plains.

Bulgaria has a moderate continental climate in the north and Mediterranean climate in the south.

The country’s largest city and capital is Sofia (1.2 million inhabitants), located in the western part of Bulgaria – at the foot of Vitosha Mountain. Sofia is the country’s administrative, cultural and industrial center and one of the oldest capitals in Europe – with a history dating back to 700 BC

Other big cities in Bulgaria’s Plovdiv, Varna, Bourgas, Ruse and Stara Zagora.

The country has 12 million visitors annually, and the most popular tourist destinations located on the east coast – where you can find beautiful sandy beaches, hotel complexes and a bustling nightlife. The seaside resort of Nessebar has large influx of tourists during the summer, and the old town is also listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Other famous resorts in Bulgaria is Obzor, Sunny Beach, Sinemoretz and Golden Sands.

Traffic and Driving Tips Bulgaria

The Bulgarian road system is developed, but some roads are in a bad condition. In winter, driving may be dangerous since roads become icy and potholes proliferate.
At times, driving in Bulgaria is dangerous. Aggressive manner of driving and lack of a safe infrastructure lead to road traffic accidents.

Speed Limits:

– 50 km/h (31 mph) in towns
– 90 km/h (56 mph) in countryside
– 130 km/h (81 mph) on highways.

Driving rules to know:

Driving under alcohol influence is illegal. The allowed content of alcohol in blood is 0.05 %.

The legal age for driving in Bulgaria is 18.
Using of seat belts is obligatory for all passengers excepting pregnant women.
Children under 12 years old must be in a child car seat in the front seats.Children under 3 years of age may not be transported not fitted with child restraints.

Road signs correspond to international standards. The main routes are signposted in Cyrillic and Latin letters.
Drivers must not turn right on red.
When a driver drives on the right side, he must put stickers on his headlights, so his lights don’t blind motorists the other way.
Drivers must pay a motorway tax for using motorways and express roads. A vehicle sticker must be prominently displayed in cars. Stickers can be bought at petrol stations, border points or post offices. Duration of sticker is one year, one day or ten days. If a driver has not a sticker he will be fined. Drivers might also have to pay motorway tolls depending on where you drive in Bulgaria.
In any vehicle must always be present: first-aid kit, fire extinguisher, warning triangle, and reflective jacket.
While driving, drivers can use a mobile phone only with a “hands-free” system.
It is illegal to carry any radar detector in a car. If a driver has a GPS navigation system which shows where fixed speed cameras are set, you must turn off this function.
If a driver is caught in perpetration of any driving offence, he will be fined on the spot.
If a driver drives in mountain areas, he should watch the falling rocks and landslides.
If somebody flashes their headlights to you, it means they expect you to get out from their way or they warn you of the police are ahead.
According to the latest new rules it is prohibited to wear dark sunglasses, shoes with high heels, flip flops, and to eat and smoke. However, if it is enforced we will see in the future.
During the winter months (from November, 1 to March, 1) drivers must hold their headlights on all the time. It is obligatory to have winter tires.

If a foreigner would like to rent a car in Bulgaria, he must have his National driving permit, International driving license, motor insurance certificate, and V5 registration document or hire car document. Foreign drivers can drive in Bulgaria with their International driver licenses for up to one year; after that term they must obtain Bulgarian driver licenses.

Airports Bulgaria

Burgas / Burgas Airport
Plovdiv / Plovdiv Airport
Sofia / Sofia Airport
Varna / Varna Airport

The country’s biggest airports are Sofia International Airport.

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Popular Destinations Bulgaria
Aheloy – Albena – Balchik – Bourgas – Byala – Dobrich – Elenite – DuniGolden Sands – Kavarna – Kiten – Nessebar – Obzor – Plovdiv – Pomorie – Primorsko – Ravda – SofiaSofia Airport – Sozopol – St. Konstantin and Helena – Sunny Beach – Sunny Day – Sveti Vlas – VarnaVarna Airport

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