Prefer not to drive? Book a private transfer with a driver – fixed price per car, 24/7, across Bulgaria and the Balkans.
You are coming to Bulgaria and want to drive yourself: from the airport to the mountains, along the Black Sea coast, or between Sofia, Plovdiv and the seaside at your own pace. Choose the pick-up place and the dates in the form above and you will see the free cars with the final price for the whole period, before you confirm anything.
We are Book-Transfer. Our main work is private transfers with a driver in Bulgaria and across the Balkans. Many of our clients also ask for a car they can drive themselves, so we added car rental through a large Bulgarian rental partner. The rule is the same as with our transfers: you see the full price first.
Where you can pick up a rental car
- Airports: Sofia (Terminal 1 and Terminal 2), Plovdiv, Varna and Burgas.
- City offices: Sofia, Plovdiv, Varna, Burgas, Veliko Tarnovo, Ruse, Stara Zagora, Blagoevgrad.
- Ski resorts: Bansko, Borovets and Pamporovo.
- Seaside: Sunny Beach, Nessebar, Sozopol, Golden Sands, Albena.
You can return the car at a different place. Type the return location in the second field. If there is a one-way fee, it is already in the price you see.
How to book, step by step
- Type the city, airport or resort where you want to take the car and pick it from the list.
- Choose the return place. If it is the same, leave it as it is.
- Choose the pick-up and return dates and press the button.
- You will see the available cars, the price for your dates and the conditions for mileage, insurance and deposit. Choose a car and finish the booking.
What you need to rent a car in Bulgaria
- A valid driving licence.
- An ID card or a passport.
- A credit or debit card for the deposit.
- Minimum age is usually 21 years; for some car classes it is 23 or 25.
The exact conditions for the car you choose are shown before you confirm. Read them once: the deposit amount, what the insurance covers and whether there is a mileage limit.
Driving in Bulgaria: short practical notes
- Vignette. Motorways and main roads need an electronic vignette. Ask at pick-up whether the car already has one.
- Winter. If you go to Bansko, Borovets or Pamporovo between December and March, ask for a car with winter tyres and check the forecast. Chains may be needed on some days.
- Crossing a border. If you plan to drive to Greece, Turkey, Romania, Serbia or North Macedonia, check before booking that the rental conditions allow it.
- Parking. The centres of Sofia and Plovdiv have paid parking zones (blue and green zones). Payment is usually by SMS or in an app.
Rental car or transfer with a driver?
A rental car is the better choice when you stay several days, travel a lot between towns, or go to places without regular transport. A private transfer with a driver is better when:
- you only need one trip, for example Sofia Airport to Plovdiv, Bansko or Istanbul;
- you land late at night after a long flight and do not want to drive on unknown roads;
- you travel with small children: child seats are free;
- you cross a border and do not want to deal with deposit, fuel, parking and returning the car.
Our transfer prices are per car, not per person, with no prepayment. If your flight is late, the driver waits without extra charge. Type your route in the price finder at the top of any page on Book-Transfer to see the price for a car, a minivan and a minibus.
Many clients combine both: we drive them from the airport to the hotel or the mountain, and they rent a car only for the days they really need it.
Frequently asked questions
Can I pick up the car at Sofia Airport?
Yes. Choose Sofia Airport, Terminal 1 or Terminal 2, as the pick-up place in the form.
Can I return the car in another city?
Yes. Choose a different return place. Any one-way fee is shown in the price before you book.
What do I need to rent a car?
A valid driving licence, an ID card or passport and a credit or debit card for the deposit. The minimum age is usually 21, and 23 or 25 for some classes.
Do you also have a car with a driver?
Yes, this is our main service. See the price in the finder on our home page, or call +359 89 444 8441, 24/7. For a driver by the hour or by the day, see rent a car with driver.