Surprice
Toyota Aygo
or similar
- 4 seats
- 2 bags
- Air conditioning
from $24/day
Car Rental in Sofia Downtown
- Free cancellation on most offers
- 24/7 customer service
- No hidden fees
- Pay later on many offers
- 18rental companies
- from $24 per day
- 9.0 top rated · Car Rent
A rental car here costs $326 a day on average, about $2 284 for a week. The most popular car class is Compact, at about $267 a day. Surprice is the cheapest for a small car, about $32 a day. Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
- In the terminal: 6 · Meet and greet: 4 · Free shuttle bus: 4 · Outside the terminal: 1
- Free cancellation: 18 of 18
- Debit card accepted: 8 of 18
- Car Rent
- Enterprise
- Sixt
- Europcar
- Alamo
- Low Cost Cars
- +12
Car rental prices in Sofia Downtown by car type
| Class | Typical cars | Suppliers | From / day | Typical / day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mini | Hyundai i10, Kia Picanto, Suzuki Alto | 7 | $24 | $41 |
| Economy | Opel Corsa, Suzuki Swift, Toyota Yaris | 9 | $26 | $58 |
| Compact | Ford Focus, Seat Arona, Opel Astra | 8 | $35 | $72 |
| Intermediate | Suzuki S-Cross, Toyota Corolla, Renault Megane | 7 | $48 | $94 |
| Standard | Renault Megane, Volkswagen Passat | 2 | $82 | |
| Station wagon | Opel Astra Estate, Suzuki Swace, Kia Ceed Estate | 6 | $39 | |
| SUV | Kia Stonic, Suzuki Grand Vitara, Hyundai Tucson | 8 | $54 | $97 |
| Minivan | Opel Vivaro | 1 | $213 | |
| 7-seat minivan | Ford Galaxy, Kia Carens, Renault Trafic | 3 | $125 | |
| 9-seat van | Opel Vivaro, Renault Trafic | 6 | $138 | |
| Premium | BMW 7 Series | 1 | $127 |
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
Surprice
Surprice
Volkswagen Polo
or similar
- 5 seats
- 2 bags
- Air conditioning
from $26/day
Surprice
Dacia Sandero
or similar
- 4 seats
- 2 bags
- Air conditioning
from $26/day
Hertz
Opel Corsa
or similar
- 5 seats
- 2 bags
- Air conditioning
from $27/day
Hertz
Toyota Yaris
or similar
- 5 seats
- 2 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $32/day
Surprice
Volkswagen Golf
or similar
- 5 seats
- 3 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $35/day
Alamo
Suzuki Celerio
or similar
- 4 seats
- 2 bags
- Air conditioning
from $36/day
Wheego
Kia Picanto
or similar
- 4 seats
- 2 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $39/day
Wheego
Ford Focus
or similar
- 5 seats
- 3 bags
- Air conditioning
from $41/day
Hertz
Hyundai i10
or similar
- 4 seats
- 2 bags
- Air conditioning
from $41/day
Wheego
Fiat Tipo
or similar
- 5 seats
- 3 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $46/day
Alamo
Seat Arona
or similar
- 5 seats
- 3 bags
- Air conditioning
from $52/day
Hertz
Renault Captur
or similar
- 5 seats
- 3 bags
- Air conditioning
from $52/day
Hertz
Skoda Scala
or similar
- 5 seats
- 3 bags
- Air conditioning
from $53/day
Auto-Union
Honda Civic Hybrid
or similar
- 5 seats
- 3 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Hybrid
- Air conditioning
from $59/day
Sixt
Kia Ceed
or similar
- 5 seats
- 3 bags
- Air conditioning
from $60/day
Auto-Union
Opel Astra Estate
or similar
- 5 seats
- 4 bags
- Air conditioning
from $39/day
Surprice
Skoda Octavia Estate
or similar
- 5 seats
- 5 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $45/day
Alamo
Renault Megane
or similar
- 5 seats
- 4 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $48/day
Enterprise
Skoda Octavia
or similar
- 5 seats
- 4 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $50/day
Alamo
Suzuki Swace
or similar
- 5 seats
- 5 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $51/day
Wheego
Skoda Fabia Estate
or similar
- 5 seats
- 4 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $72/day
Enterprise
Suzuki S-Cross
or similar
- 5 seats
- 4 bags
- Air conditioning
from $80/day
Wheego
Renault Megane
or similar
- 5 seats
- 4 bags
- Air conditioning
from $82/day
Hertz
Nissan Qashqai
or similar
- 5 seats
- 4 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $87/day
Auto-Union
Honda CR-V
or similar
- 5 seats
- 4 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Hybrid
- Air conditioning
from $98/day
Green Rent A Car
Toyota Corolla
or similar
- 5 seats
- 4 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $102/day
Green Rent A Car
Volkswagen Passat
or similar
- 5 seats
- 4 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $114/day
Sixt
Kia Ceed Estate
or similar
- 5 seats
- 4 bags
- Air conditioning
from $116/day
Alamo
Suzuki Grand Vitara
or similar
- 5 seats
- 4 bags
- Air conditioning
from $54/day
Hertz
Skoda Kamiq
or similar
- 5 seats
- 4 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $61/day
Alamo
Kia Stonic
or similar
- 5 seats
- 3 bags
- Air conditioning
from $64/day
Wheego
Hyundai Tucson
or similar
- 5 seats
- 4 bags
- Air conditioning
from $69/day
Alamo
Suzuki Vitara
or similar
- 5 seats
- 4 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $92/day
Surprice
Audi Q7
or similar
- 5 seats
- 6 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $98/day
Auto-Union
Mahindra XUV 500
or similar
- 5 seats
- 6 bags
- Air conditioning
from $156/day
Auto-Union
Honda HRV
or similar
- 5 seats
- 3 bags
- Air conditioning
from $162/day
Surprice
Renault Trafic
or similar
- 7 seats
- 2 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $125/day
Alamo
Opel Vivaro
or similar
- 9 seats
- 4 bags
- Air conditioning
from $138/day
Wheego
Renault Trafic
or similar
- 9 seats
- 4 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $161/day
Wheego
Kia Carens
or similar
- 7 seats
- 1 bag
- Air conditioning
from $174/day
Sixt
Opel Vivaro
or similar
- 8 seats
- 3 bags
- Air conditioning
from $213/day
Green Motion
Ford Galaxy
or similar
- 7 seats
- 2 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $3 210/day
Surprice
BMW 7 Series
or similar
- 5 seats
- 3 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $127/day
Auto-Union
Honda Civic Hybrid
or similar
- 5 seats
- 3 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Hybrid
- Air conditioning
from $59/day
Auto-Union
Honda CR-V
or similar
- 5 seats
- 4 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Hybrid
- Air conditioning
from $98/day
Auto-Union
Honda Jazz
or similar
- 5 seats
- 2 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Hybrid
- Air conditioning
from $137/day
Auto-Union
Honda ZR-V
or similar
- 5 seats
- 4 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Hybrid
- Air conditioning
from $171/day
Wheego
Peugeot 208 Electric
or similar
- 5 seats
- 2 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $1 006/day
Green Motion
Toyota Auris Hybrid
or similar
- 5 seats
- 3 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Hybrid
- Air conditioning
from $3 120/day
Car rental companies in Sofia Downtown
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
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 $44/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
Extras (paid at the desk)
Snow chains · GPS · Ski rack · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat · Winter tires
Office
Enterprise in Sofia Downtown
Sofia International Airport, Terminal 2 Arrivals Hall, Sofia, 1540
00359877877600
Sixt
Mon–Fri 09:00–18:00 · Sat–Sun 08:00–23:30
22 min wait
CDW included
Credit card only
8.9
Excellent
100+ reviews
from $60/day
Ratings, policies and office
Customer ratings
Value for money
8.9
Cleanliness
8.9
Service at the rental desk
9.2
Pick-up process
8.9
Drop-off process
8.9
Included in the price
- Collision damage waiver (CDW)
- Theft protection (TP)
- Third-party liability (TPL)
- Airport fee
- Breakdown assistance
- Taxes
- Deductible from $992
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 · Ski rack · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat · Winter tires
Office
Sixt in Sofia Downtown
127 Georgi S Rakovski, Sofia, 1000
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Europcar
22 min wait
CDW included
Credit card only
8.8
Excellent
100+ reviews
from $34/day
Ratings, policies and office
Customer ratings
Value for money
8.6
Cleanliness
8.9
Service at the rental desk
9.0
Pick-up process
8.8
Drop-off process
9.0
Included in the price
- Collision damage waiver (CDW)
- Theft protection (TP)
- Third-party liability (TPL)
- Airport fee
- Breakdown assistance
- Taxes
- Deductible from $992
Policies
- Full to full
- Unlimited mileage
- Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
Extras (paid at the desk)
Snow chains · GPS · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat
Office
Europcar in Sofia South
1 Bulgaria Blvd, Sofia, 1421
359 893 333136
Alamo
In the terminal
Daily 08:00–23:00
29 min wait
CDW included
Credit card only
8.7
Excellent
100+ reviews
from $42/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
Office
Alamo in Sofia Downtown
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
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
8.5
Excellent
100+ reviews
from $59/day
Ratings, policies and office
Customer ratings
Value for money
8.4
Cleanliness
8.8
Service at the rental desk
8.2
Pick-up process
8.5
Drop-off process
8.6
Included in the price
- Collision damage waiver (CDW)
- Theft protection (TP)
- Third-party liability (TPL)
- Breakdown assistance
- Taxes
- Deductible from $992
Policies
- Full to full
- Unlimited mileage
- Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
- Special discount
Extras (paid at the desk)
Snow chains · GPS · Infant seat · Child seat
Office
Auto-Union in Sofia Downtown
Sofia Airport, Sofia
+359 889819181
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
Wheego
Daily 09:00–21:59
11 min wait
CDW included
Credit and debit cards
7.9
Very good
50+ reviews
from $41/day
Ratings, policies and office
Customer ratings
Value for money
7.9
Cleanliness
8.0
Service at the rental desk
8.0
Pick-up process
7.9
Drop-off process
7.9
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 · Infant seat · Child seat
Office
Wheego in Sofia Downtown
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 $24/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 in Sofia Downtown
Sofia Airport, Mimi Balkanska Street, Sofia
00359888910044 , 00359882907733
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
16 min wait
CDW included
Credit and debit cards
8.1
Few reviews
10+ reviews
from $15/day
Ratings, policies and office
Customer ratings
Value for money
7.9
Cleanliness
8.4
Service at the rental desk
8.0
Pick-up process
8.3
Drop-off process
8.1
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 in Sofia Downtown
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 $27/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 in Sofia Downtown
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
Green Motion
Meet and greet
Daily 06:00–23:59
CDW included
Credit card only
from $3 003/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 $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 in Sofia Downtown
101 Aleksandar Stamboliyski Blvd., (Mall of Sofia), Sofia, 1000
+359 876 717 717
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 in Sofia Downtown
Based on 18 suppliers here and nearby. Data from the 12 months to Sep 2026.
| Driver age | Minimum age 18. Drivers under 25 pay $6–$38 a day extra (Low Cost Cars, Goldcar and Autojet). Drivers aged 85 and over pay $38 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 52%, manual 48%. |
| Electric and hybrid | Citroen C3 Aircross Hybrid, Opel Mokka-E, Honda Jazz and Honda ZR-V, from $59 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 5 suppliers. One-way fee seen: $177. |
| Free additional driver | Auto-Union |
| Extras | Child seat (16 suppliers), GPS (15 suppliers), Snow chains (14 suppliers), Infant seat (14 suppliers), Booster seat (13 suppliers), Winter tires (10 suppliers) |
| Special offers | Special discount (7 suppliers), Pre-registration available (5 suppliers), Guaranteed new car (2 suppliers), Free additional driver (1 supplier) |
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Near Sofia Downtown
Airports & stations
Pick-up points
- Sofia South 3 km
- Sofia Airport (SOF) 7 km
- Sofia Airport Terminal 2 (SO2) 8 km
- Sofia West 8 km
- Sofia East 9 km
Car rental in Sofia Downtown: what to expect
3 suppliers have their desk at Terminal 2 Arrivals Hall, Sofia, 1540 (In the terminal). Sixt, Auto-Union, Green Rent A Car, Wheego, Surprice and Green Motion are at other addresses. Customers report an average wait at the desk from 11 min at Wheego 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 8.8 and costs about $38.
52% of the cars offered here are automatic. Mileage is unlimited at 17 of 18 suppliers. The minimum driver age is 18, and drivers under 25 pay from $6 a day extra. Most suppliers allow free cancellation up to 48 hours before pick-up.
Car rental in Sofia Downtown: FAQ
How much does it cost to rent a car in Sofia Downtown?
Car rental in Sofia Downtown starts from $24 per day, and the average price is $326 per day. Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Sep 2026. At the average daily rate, a rental costs about $979 for a 3-day weekend and $2 284 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 in Sofia Downtown?
These are the car types people opened most often in searches on TREWL in Sofia Downtown over the last 12 months, with their average daily prices:
- Compact: $267 per day
- Intermediate: $209 per day
- Economy: $432 per day
Which car rental companies are the most popular in Sofia Downtown?
These are the rental companies people opened most often in searches on TREWL in Sofia Downtown over the last 12 months:
- Sixt, average price $115 per day
- Green Motion, average price $3 046 per day
- Wheego, average price $168 per day
Which car rental company has the best reviews in Sofia Downtown?
According to customer reviews, the highest-rated car rental companies in Sofia Downtown are:
- Sixt: rated 8.9/10 by 100+ customers, average price $115 per day
- Enterprise: rated 8.9/10 by 50+ customers, average price $88 per day
- Alamo: rated 8.7/10 by 100+ customers, average price $76 per day
Which is the cheapest car rental company in Sofia Downtown?
By the average daily price of a small car (mini, economy or compact), the cheapest rental companies in Sofia Downtown are:
- Surprice: about $32 per day
- Hertz: about $43 per day
- Green Rent A Car: about $46 per day
Where do I pick up my rental car in Sofia Downtown?
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: Enterprise, Alamo and Hertz
- Free shuttle bus to the rental office: Auto-Union and Surprice
- Meet and greet, where a company representative meets you and hands over the car: Green Rent A Car and Green Motion
Can I pick up a car in Sofia Downtown 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. In Sofia Downtown, one-way rentals are offered by Sixt. 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 in Sofia Downtown?
The minimum age to rent a car in Sofia Downtown is usually 21, although some companies accept drivers from 18 and others 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.
Can I rent a car in Sofia Downtown with a debit card?
Rental companies in Sofia Downtown 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 in Sofia Downtown: Green Rent A Car, Wheego and Hertz. The accepted cards are listed for each company on this page.
Which car rental companies in Sofia Downtown offer unlimited mileage?
7 rental companies in Sofia Downtown include unlimited mileage on all cars, among them Sixt, Enterprise and Alamo. Hertz and Green Motion 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 in Sofia Downtown?
The fuel policy is shown for each company on this page. The most common ones in Sofia Downtown 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 Sixt, Enterprise, Alamo, Auto-Union and Green Rent A Car.
- Same to same: you return the car with the same fuel level as at pick-up. Offered by Wheego, Surprice and Green Motion.
- 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 in Sofia Downtown?
Yes. Companies offering electric and hybrid cars in Sofia Downtown include Auto-Union, Green Motion and Wheego. The cheapest is Auto-Union, from $59 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 in Sofia Downtown?
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 in Sofia Downtown Auto-Union includes 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.
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