Sofia Airport car hire

The average cost to hire a car at Sofia Airport is ¥21,746 per day and ¥74,949 for a seven-day rental.

If you're looking for the cheapest deal, the lowest price we found is ¥887 per day for Small hire from NU Car Rentals.

Looking for a particular type of car? Here's how prices compare:
Economy
Average price: ¥14,390 per day.
Cheapest price found: ¥887 per day.
SUV
Average price: ¥19,020 per day.
Cheapest price found: ¥891 per day.
Premium/Luxury
Average price: ¥29,124 per day.
Cheapest price found: ¥1,684 per day.
Electric
Average price: ¥16,311 per day.
Cheapest price found: ¥5,106 per day.

It depends. Some car hire companies at Sofia Airport accept debit cards, but others require a credit card.

Either way, you'll need enough money on your card to cover a security deposit which you'll get back when you return the car.

As a general rule, the earlier you book car hire at Sofia Airport, the better. Booking early often means cheaper prices and a wider choice of cars. You can sometimes find a good last-minute deal, but it's never guaranteed and availability is often more limited.

A good deal for car hire at Sofia Airport is usually around ¥16,309 per day or less. That's about 25% cheaper than the average daily price of ¥21,746.

The cheapest price we found at Sofia Airport is ¥887 per day with NU Car Rentals for Small car hire.

It depends on the car hire company. Some companies let you drive a hire car abroad, often for an extra fee, while others don't allow it at all.

If you plan to cross a border, check with the company before you travel. Driving abroad without permission could invalidate your insurance or break the terms of your rental agreement.

Here's what Skyscanner travellers usually go for at Sofia Airport:
Medium (like the Volkswagen Golf or similar) — 19% of recent bookings
Small (like the Renault Clio or similar) — 19% of recent bookings
Economy (like the Renault Clio or similar) — 14% of recent bookings
The most popular car isn't always the best choice. Think about how many people you're travelling with, how much luggage you're bringing and the kind of driving you'll be doing before you book.

You don't have to get excess insurance, but it's worth considering. Your hire car comes with basic insurance, but you'll still need to pay an excess if it's damaged or stolen. At Sofia Airport, the excess ranges from around ¥70,954 to ¥1,064,309, depending on the car hire company. The cost of excess insurance also varies by car hire company.

You can also buy excess insurance separately, which is often cheaper than buying it through the car hire company.

Large car hire, which is usually something like the SEAT Tarraco, averages ¥21,746 per day at Sofia Airport. The cheapest price we found is ¥1,579 per day with united rent a car.

Luxury car hire, like the Volvo XC60 or similar, costs on average ¥29,124 per day at Sofia Airport. Right now, the cheapest price we could find is ¥1,684 per day with united rent a car.

Medium car hire, like the Kia Seltos, averages ¥10,670 per day at Sofia Airport. The lowest price we've found is ¥891 per day with NU Car Rentals.