Sofia Airport car rentals

The average cost to rent a car at Sofia Airport is $77 per day and $161 for a seven-day rental.

If you're looking for the cheapest deal, the lowest price we found is $6 per day for Small rental from Pricecars.

Looking for a particular type of car? Here's how prices compare:

• Economy
  • Average price: $77 per day.
  • Lowest price found: $6 per day.
• SUV
  • Average price: $186 per day.
  • Lowest price found: $6 per day.
• Premium/luxury
  • Average price: $273 per day.
  • Cheapest price found: $13 per day.
• Electric
  • Lowest price found: $25 per day.

It depends. Some rental car 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 a rental car 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 a car rental at Sofia Airport is usually around $57 per day or less. That’s about 25% cheaper than the average daily price of $77.

The cheapest price we found at Sofia Airport is $6 per day with Pricecars for Small car rental.

It depends on the rental company. Some companies let you drive a rental 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 travelers 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 traveling with, how much luggage you’re bringing, and the kind of driving you’ll be doing before you book.

Where you pick up your car depends on the rental company. Some companies have a desk in the airport terminal. Others use a meet and greet service or run a free shuttle bus to the pickup location.

Here’s how some of the most popular rental companies at Sofia Airport arrange pickup:

• Pricecars: Shuttle bus
• Garenta: Shuttle bus, Airport terminal desk, Meet and greet
• NU Car Rentals: Shuttle bus, Airport terminal desk

Your booking confirmation will tell you exactly where to go. If you’re taking a shuttle bus, allow a little extra time before you set off.

You don’t have to get excess insurance, but it’s worth considering. Your rental car comes with basic insurance, but you’ll still need to pay a deductible (or "excess") if it’s damaged or stolen. At Sofia Airport, the deductible ranges from around $539 to $6,590, depending on the rental company. The cost of excess insurance also varies by rental company.

You can buy it separately, which is often cheaper than buying it through the rental company.

Small rentals, usually something like the Fiat 500, average $77 per day at Sofia Airport. The lowest price we found is $6 per day with Pricecars.

Medium rentals, like the Dacia Sandero Stepway or similar, cost on average $106 per day at Sofia Airport. Right now, the lowest price we can find is $6 per day with Pricecars.