Car Rental at Sofia Airport (SOF)

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  • 9.1 top rated · Europcar

A rental car here costs $99 a day on average, about $698 for a week. The most popular car class is Economy, at about $72 a day. Goldcar is the cheapest for a small car, about $17 a day. Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Sep 2026.

  • In the terminal: 7 · Free shuttle bus: 5 · Meet and greet: 4 · Outside the terminal: 1 · Chauffeur service: 1
  • Free cancellation: 18 of 18
  • Debit card accepted: 8 of 18
  • Europcar
  • Car Rent
  • Enterprise
  • Alamo
  • Low Cost Cars
  • Goldcar
  • +12

Car rental prices at Sofia Airport by car type

Class Typical cars Suppliers From / day Typical / day
Mini Hyundai i10, Kia Picanto, Volkswagen Up 11 $10 $46
Economy Opel Corsa, Renault Clio, Citroen C3 17 $21 $52
Compact Opel Astra, Ford Focus, Seat Arona 15 $32 $61
Intermediate Toyota Corolla, Skoda Octavia, Renault Megane 12 $46 $94
Standard Volkswagen Passat, Opel Insignia, Mazda 6 7 $30
Full size Audi A4, BMW 3 Series, Mercedes C Class 3 $52
Station wagon Kia Ceed Estate, Renault Clio Estate, Volkswagen Passat Estate 13 $39 $84
Large SUV Audi Q7 1 $140
SUV Hyundai Tucson, Kia Stonic, Suzuki Grand Vitara 14 $51 $110
Minivan Mercedes Vito Tourer, Opel Vivaro 2 $161
5-seat MPV Dacia Jogger, Renault Kangoo, Volkswagen Caddy 3 $42
7-seat minivan Opel Zafira, Ford Custom, Toyota Proace City Verso 9 $44 $109
9-seat van Opel Vivaro, Renault Trafic, Ford Custom 9 $98
Premium BMW 7 Series, Mercedes E Class 2 $127
Convertible Volkswagen T-Roc Cabriolet 1 $92

The from price is among the lowest prices seen. Half of the offers were cheaper than the typical price. Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Sep 2026. Rental companies guarantee the car class, not the exact model. Live availability and prices are shown in search results. How we collect prices

Volkswagen Up rental car at Sofia Airport Green Motion

Volkswagen Up

or similar

  • 4 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Air conditioning
from $10/day
Kia Picanto rental car at Sofia Airport Goldcar

Kia Picanto

or similar

  • 4 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Air conditioning
from $13/day
Hyundai i10 rental car at Sofia Airport Surprice

Hyundai i10

or similar

  • 4 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Air conditioning
from $21/day
Opel Corsa rental car at Sofia Airport Alamo

Opel Corsa

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $21/day
Hyundai i20 rental car at Sofia Airport Top Rent A Car

Hyundai i20

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $23/day
Peugeot 208 Electric rental car at Sofia Airport Top Rent A Car

Peugeot 208 Electric

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $23/day
Dacia Sandero rental car at Sofia Airport Low Cost Cars

Dacia Sandero

or similar

  • 4 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Air conditioning
from $24/day
Ford Fiesta rental car at Sofia Airport Low Cost Cars

Ford Fiesta

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Air conditioning
from $26/day

Car rental companies at Sofia Airport

Prices and conditions come from searches on TREWL and may have changed. Ratings come from CarTrawler customer reviews, as shown in searches up to Sep 2026. Live availability and prices are shown in search results. How we collect prices

Europcar

In the terminal Daily 08:00–23:00 25 min wait CDW included Credit card only
9.1
Excellent 100+ reviews
from $56/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 9.0 Cleanliness 9.2 Service at the rental desk 9.1 Pick-up process 9.0 Drop-off process 9.3

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Airport fee
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $1 322

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • One-way rental allowed

Extras (paid at the desk)

Snow chains · GPS · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Europcar at Sofia Airport
Sofia International Airport Arrival Hall 1 Hristofor Kolumb Bu, Sofia, 1540
359 884 816666

Car Rent

Meet and greet Daily 08:00–19:59 19 min wait CDW included Credit and debit cards
9.0
Excellent 100+ reviews
from $57/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.9 Cleanliness 9.1 Service at the rental desk 9.1 Pick-up process 9.1 Drop-off process 9.1

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Airport fee
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $440

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • One-way rental allowed

Extras (paid at the desk)

Snow chains · GPS · Winter tires · Ski rack · Wi-Fi · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Car Rent at Sofia Airport
Meet and Greet Service, Sofia
+359 888 22 16 00

Enterprise

In the terminal Daily 08:00–23:00 29 min wait CDW included Credit card only
8.9
Excellent 50+ reviews
from $52/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.6 Cleanliness 8.8 Service at the rental desk 9.0 Pick-up process 9.0 Drop-off process 9.2

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Airport fee
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $661

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • One-way rental allowed

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Ski rack · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat · Snow chains · Winter tires

Office

Enterprise at Sofia Airport
Sofia International Airport, Terminal 2 Arrivals Hall, Sofia, 1540
00359877877600

Alamo

In the terminal Daily 08:00–23:00 29 min wait CDW included Credit card only
8.7
Excellent 100+ reviews
from $44/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.6 Cleanliness 8.7 Service at the rental desk 8.8 Pick-up process 8.7 Drop-off process 9.0

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $661

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • Pre-registration available

Extras (paid at the desk)

Snow chains · GPS · Ski rack · Child seat · Booster seat · Winter tires

Office

Alamo at Sofia Airport
Terminal 2 Arrivals Hall, Sofia, 1540
00359877877600

Low Cost Cars

Free shuttle bus Daily 08:30–20:59 22 min wait CDW included Credit and debit cards
8.7
Excellent 100+ reviews
from $13/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.8 Cleanliness 8.9 Service at the rental desk 8.7 Pick-up process 8.4 Drop-off process 9.0

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $661

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Limited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • One-way rental allowed

Extras (paid at the desk)

Snow chains · Child seat · Booster seat · Winter tires

Office

Low Cost Cars at Sofia Airport
Sofia Airport, 1 Hristofor Columb blvd., Sofia 1540, Rental desk on Terminal 1 & Terminal 2, Sofia
0700 89 050/ 0890 170 170

Goldcar

In the terminal Daily 09:00–20:59 23 min wait CDW included Credit and debit cards
8.7
Excellent 100+ reviews
from $13/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.5 Cleanliness 8.8 Service at the rental desk 8.9 Pick-up process 8.7 Drop-off process 8.8

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $1 322

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Winter tires

Office

Goldcar at Sofia Airport
1 Chistophor Columbus Blvd, Sofia Airport EAD, 1540 Sofia, Bulgaria, Arrivals Hall. Sofia Airport 1540 Sofia, Sofia
+359 888 33 04 70

Top Rent A Car

Free shuttle bus Daily 08:30–20:59 14 min wait CDW included Credit and debit cards
8.5
Excellent 500+ reviews
from $44/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.4 Cleanliness 8.9 Service at the rental desk 8.6 Pick-up process 8.2 Drop-off process 8.7

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Airport fee
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $881

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • One-way rental allowed

Extras (paid at the desk)

Snow chains · Child seat · Booster seat · Winter tires

Office

Top Rent A Car at Sofia Airport
Sofia Airport, 1 Hristofor Columb blvd., Sofia 1540, Rental desk is located at Terminal 2, Sofia
0700 89 050 - 0890 170 170

Autojet

Outside the terminal Daily 09:00–19:59 11 min wait CDW included Credit and debit cards
8.4
Excellent 50+ reviews
from $65/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.5 Cleanliness 8.5 Service at the rental desk 8.8 Pick-up process 8.2 Drop-off process 8.3

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Airport fee
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $496

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up

Extras (paid at the desk)

Snow chains · GPS · Winter tires · Ski rack · Wi-Fi · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Autojet at Sofia Airport
Sofia Airport - Terminal 1- Outside Arrivals Hall - Rental Office, Sofia
+359,999,99,05,05

Sixt

Free shuttle bus Daily 08:00–23:30 14 min wait CDW included Credit card only
8.4
Excellent 100+ reviews
from $57/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.6 Cleanliness 8.5 Service at the rental desk 8.5 Pick-up process 8.2 Drop-off process 8.4

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Airport fee
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $977

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up

Extras (paid at the desk)

Snow chains · Ski rack · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat · Winter tires

Office

Sixt at Sofia Airport
T1 - Sofia Airport, Sofia, 1000
+35928169575

Green Motion

Meet and greet Daily 06:00–23:59 21 min wait CDW included Credit card only
7.9
Very good 100+ reviews
from $10/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 7.6 Cleanliness 7.9 Service at the rental desk 8.3 Pick-up process 7.7 Drop-off process 8.0

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Airport fee
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $192

Policies

  • Same to same
  • Unlimited mileage on selected cars
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • Special discount
  • Pre-registration available

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Infant seat · Child seat · Additional driver

Office

Green Motion at Sofia Airport
Sofia Airport, Sofia, 1000
+359 876 717 717

Wheego

Chauffeur service Daily 09:00–21:59 11 min wait CDW included Credit and debit cards
7.8
Very good 50+ reviews
from $52/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 7.8 Cleanliness 8.0 Service at the rental desk 7.9 Pick-up process 7.8 Drop-off process 7.8

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $881

Policies

  • Same to same
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • One-way rental allowed

Extras (paid at the desk)

Snow chains · GPS · Infant seat · Child seat

Office

Wheego at Sofia Airport
Sofia airport, Terminal 1 + 2, Sofia
(+359) 879108999

Surprice

Free shuttle bus Daily 08:00–21:59 19 min wait CDW included Credit card only
7.2
Very good 50+ reviews
from $44/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 7.0 Cleanliness 7.5 Service at the rental desk 6.9 Pick-up process 6.9 Drop-off process 7.7

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $881

Policies

  • Same to same
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up

Extras (paid at the desk)

Snow chains · GPS · Wi-Fi · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Surprice at Sofia Airport
Sofia Airport, Mimi Balkanska Street, Sofia
00359888910044 , 00359882907733

Auto-Union

Free shuttle bus Mon–Fri 08:30–20:59 · Sat–Sun 09:00–20:59 23 min wait CDW included Credit card only
7.0
Good 100+ reviews
from $33/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 6.8 Cleanliness 7.7 Service at the rental desk 6.5 Pick-up process 7.0 Drop-off process 7.2

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $985

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • One-way rental allowed
  • Special discount

Extras (paid at the desk)

Snow chains · GPS · Infant seat · Child seat

Office

Auto-Union at Sofia Airport
Sofia Airport, Sofia
+359 889819181

Budget

In the terminal Daily 09:00–23:00 21 min wait CDW included Credit card only
9.4
Few reviews 25+ reviews
from $39/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 9.5 Cleanliness 9.8 Service at the rental desk 9.0 Pick-up process 9.3 Drop-off process 9.6

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Airport fee
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $529

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • One-way rental allowed
  • Special discount
  • Pre-registration available

Extras (paid at the desk)

Snow chains · GPS · Winter tires · Ski rack · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Budget at Sofia Airport
Sofia Airport Terminal 2 Arrivals Hall, Sofia Airport, Sofia, 1540
+359 885554445

Green Rent A Car

Meet and greet Daily 09:00–17:59 18 min wait CDW included Credit and debit cards
8.4
Few reviews 10+ reviews
from $40/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.1 Cleanliness 8.7 Service at the rental desk 8.3 Pick-up process 8.6 Drop-off process 8.4

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $440

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up

Extras (paid at the desk)

Snow chains · GPS · Wi-Fi · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Green Rent A Car at Sofia Airport
10 "Prodan Tarahchiev" str., 1000, Sofia, Bulgaria
0359 700 700 22

Hertz

In the terminal Daily 09:00–19:59 CDW included Credit and debit cards
from $30/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 0.0 Cleanliness 0.0 Service at the rental desk 0.0 Pick-up process 0.0 Drop-off process 0.0

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Airport fee
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $551

Policies

  • Pre-purchase
  • Unlimited mileage on selected cars
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • Pre-registration available

Extras (paid at the desk)

Snow chains · GPS · Winter tires · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Hertz at Sofia Airport
Sofia Airport, Temrinal 2, Sofia
+3592 9459217 / 9459960

Avis

In the terminal Daily 09:00–23:00 CDW included Credit card only
from $37/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 0.0 Cleanliness 0.0 Service at the rental desk 0.0 Pick-up process 0.0 Drop-off process 0.0

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Airport fee
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $551

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • Special discount
  • Pre-registration available

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Winter tires · Infant seat

Office

Avis at Sofia Airport
International Airport Term2 Arrival Hall, Sofia, 1000
+359885554445

Optimorent

Meet and greet Daily 08:00–19:59 CDW included Credit card only
from $135/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 0.0 Cleanliness 0.0 Service at the rental desk 0.0 Pick-up process 0.0 Drop-off process 0.0

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $1 543

Policies

  • Same to same
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Optimorent at Sofia Airport
Sofia International Airport
+359 894 622 363

Rental conditions at Sofia Airport

Based on 18 suppliers here and nearby. Data from the 12 months to Sep 2026.

Driver age Minimum age 18. Drivers under 26 pay $6–$38 a day extra (Europcar, Low Cost Cars and Goldcar). Drivers aged 70 and over pay $7 a day extra.
Debit card Accepted by 8 of 18 suppliers: Car Rent, Low Cost Cars, Goldcar, Top Rent A Car, Autojet, Wheego and 2 more.
Credit card Usually required, in the main driver's name. 10 of 18 suppliers list no debit option.
Mileage Unlimited at 17 of 18 suppliers. Limited at Low Cost Cars.
Fuel policy Full to full (13 suppliers), Same to same (4 suppliers), Pre-purchase (1 supplier)
Transmission Automatic 53%, manual 47%.
Electric and hybrid Kia EV6, Kia E-Niro, Citroen C3 Aircross Hybrid and Opel Mokka-E, from $33 a day.
Cancellation Free up to 48 hours before pick-up at 18 suppliers.
Insurance included Theft protection (TP) (18 suppliers), Third-party liability (TPL) (18 suppliers), Collision damage waiver (CDW) (18 suppliers). Deductible: $192–$1 543.
Included in the price Taxes, Breakdown assistance, Airport fee
One-way rental Allowed by 8 suppliers. One-way fee seen: $177–$1 719.
Free additional driver Surprice and Auto-Union
Extras Child seat (16 suppliers), GPS (15 suppliers), Snow chains (14 suppliers), Infant seat (14 suppliers), Booster seat (13 suppliers), Winter tires (11 suppliers)
Special offers Special discount (8 suppliers), Pre-registration available (5 suppliers), Guaranteed new car (2 suppliers), Free additional driver (2 suppliers)

Driving in Bulgaria: drive on the right · 0.05% blood alcohol · Vignette needed on motorways and national roads. Driving rules

Near Sofia Airport

Car rental at Sofia Airport: what to expect

7 suppliers have their desk at Sofia Airport Terminal 2 Arrivals Hall, Sofia Airport, Sofia, 1540 (In the terminal). Enterprise, Alamo, Goldcar, Hertz, Car Rent and Green Motion are at other addresses. Customers report an average wait at the desk from 11 min at Autojet to 29 min at Alamo.

For a small car, Goldcar is the cheapest at about $17 a day and is rated 8.7 out of 10. Europcar is rated 9.1 and costs about $59.

53% of the cars offered here are automatic. Mileage is unlimited at 17 of 18 suppliers. The minimum driver age is 18, and drivers under 26 pay from $6 a day extra. Most suppliers allow free cancellation up to 48 hours before pick-up.

People who search here most often live in Bulgaria, Israel and the UK. A typical rental lasts 6 days.

Car rental at Sofia Airport: FAQ

How much does it cost to rent a car at Sofia Airport?

Car rental at Sofia Airport starts from $10 per day, and the average price is $99 per day. Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Sep 2026. At the average daily rate, a rental costs about $299 for a 3-day weekend and $698 for a week. Rentals of a month or longer usually get a lower daily rate. The final price depends on the season, the car class, the rental company and how early you book.

What are the most popular types of rental cars at Sofia Airport?

These are the car types people opened most often in searches on TREWL at Sofia Airport over the last 12 months, with their average daily prices:
  • Economy: $72 per day
  • Compact: $73 per day
  • Standard: $94 per day
  • SUV: $123 per day
  • 7-seat minivan: $120 per day
  • Station wagon: $93 per day
  • Van: $196 per day
  • Mini: $51 per day
Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Sep 2026. Smaller cars are usually the cheapest, while SUVs, vans and premium cars cost more but offer extra space and comfort.

Which car rental companies are the most popular at Sofia Airport?

These are the rental companies people opened most often in searches on TREWL at Sofia Airport over the last 12 months:
  • Car Rent, average price $94 per day
  • Top Rent A Car, average price $70 per day
  • Wheego, average price $239 per day
Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Sep 2026.

Which car rental company has the best reviews at Sofia Airport?

According to customer reviews, the highest-rated car rental companies at Sofia Airport are:
  • Europcar: rated 9.1/10 by 100+ customers, average price $124 per day
  • Car Rent: rated 9.0/10 by 100+ customers, average price $94 per day
  • Enterprise: rated 8.9/10 by 50+ customers, average price $104 per day
Ratings cover value for money, car cleanliness, desk service, and the pick-up and drop-off process. Ratings come from CarTrawler customer reviews, as shown in searches up to Sep 2026.

Which is the cheapest car rental company at Sofia Airport?

By the average daily price of a small car (mini, economy or compact), the cheapest rental companies at Sofia Airport are:
  • Goldcar: about $17 per day
  • Low Cost Cars: about $25 per day
  • Surprice: about $46 per day
Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Sep 2026. For the lowest price, book early, choose a smaller car and check the fuel policy and deposit before you pay.

Where do I pick up my rental car at Sofia Airport?

It depends on the rental company, and the pick-up type is shown for each company on this page.
  • Desk in or next to the terminal: Budget, Europcar and Enterprise
  • Free shuttle bus to the rental office: Low Cost Cars, Top Rent A Car and Sixt
  • Meet and greet, where a company representative meets you and hands over the car: Car Rent, Green Rent A Car and Green Motion
Your booking confirmation always includes the exact pick-up address and instructions.

Can I pick up a car at Sofia Airport and return it somewhere else?

Yes, one-way rentals are possible with many companies, but they usually charge a one-way fee, which is higher for longer distances or for drop-offs in another country. At Sofia Airport, one-way rentals are offered by Budget, Europcar and Car Rent. Enter a different drop-off location in the search form to see one-way prices with the fee included.

What is the minimum age to rent a car at Sofia Airport?

The lowest minimum age among rental companies at Sofia Airport is 21, and some companies require 23 or 25 for larger or premium cars. Drivers under 25 usually pay a daily young driver fee, and some companies limit younger drivers to smaller car classes. You also need to have held your driving license for at least one year. Age rules for young drivers at Sofia Airport:
  • Europcar: minimum age 23, young driver fee up to age 24
  • Alamo: minimum age 21, young driver fee up to age 22
  • Low Cost Cars: minimum age 21, young driver fee up to age 22

Can I rent a car at Sofia Airport with a debit card?

Rental companies at Sofia Airport typically accept major credit cards such as Visa, Mastercard and American Express. The card must be in the main driver's name and have enough funds for the security deposit. Debit and prepaid cards are accepted only by some companies, sometimes with a higher deposit or extra checks. Companies that accept debit cards at Sofia Airport: Car Rent, Low Cost Cars, Goldcar, Top Rent A Car, Autojet, Green Rent A Car, Wheego and Hertz. The accepted cards are listed for each company on this page.

Which car rental companies at Sofia Airport offer unlimited mileage?

15 rental companies at Sofia Airport include unlimited mileage on all cars, among them Budget, Europcar and Car Rent. Green Motion and Hertz offer it on some cars only. The mileage policy is shown in each offer before you book. With limited mileage, every kilometer or mile over the daily allowance is charged extra.

What fuel policy do rental companies use at Sofia Airport?

The fuel policy is shown for each company on this page. The most common ones at Sofia Airport are:
  • Full to full: you get the car with a full tank and return it full. This is usually the cheapest option because you only pay for the fuel you use at pump prices. Refuel near the drop-off point, or the company will charge for the missing fuel plus a service fee. Offered by Budget, Europcar, Car Rent, Enterprise, Alamo, Low Cost Cars, Goldcar, Top Rent A Car, Autojet, Sixt, Green Rent A Car, Auto-Union and Avis.
  • Same to same: you return the car with the same fuel level as at pick-up. Offered by Green Motion, Wheego, Surprice and Optimorent.
  • Pre-purchase: you pay for a full tank at pick-up and can return the car empty, but unused fuel is usually not refunded. Offered by Hertz.

Can I rent an electric or hybrid car at Sofia Airport?

Yes. Companies offering electric and hybrid cars at Sofia Airport include Europcar, Top Rent A Car and Auto-Union. The cheapest is Auto-Union, from $33 per day. Hybrids need no charging. With a fully electric car, check the charging options along your route and the company's charging policy before you set off.

What extras can I add to a car rental at Sofia Airport?

You can add extras when you book or at the rental desk:
  • Additional driver: another person can share the driving if they meet the same requirements as the main driver (age and a valid driving license). Most companies charge a daily fee, but at Sofia Airport Surprice and Auto-Union include an additional driver for free.
  • GPS navigation, to find your way on unfamiliar roads
  • Child seats, infant seats and booster seats, which are required by law for young children in most countries
  • Extra insurance that lowers or removes the excess you pay if the car is damaged.
Extras are limited, so it's best to reserve them together with the car.

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