Travel Guides

Bulgaria

Car rental Bulgaria

With winter sport opportunities, stunning beaches, friendly people and gorgeous churches, Bulgaria is one of the more exotic places to visit in Europe. It’s surrounded by Greece, Macedonia, Romania and Turkey, which lends itself well if you’re planning on a trans-European vacation. Car hire in Bulgaria is a great way to see more of the beautiful country, and allows one to visit the Black Sea or the mountains of Smolyan in the same day.

Flights to Varna or Burgas are available from many European countries; so American travelers will have to have a layover in Dublin, London or Paris, for example. There are numerous car rental companies are located in the airports and it’s best to compare car hire before you leave to ensure you’re getting the best possible prices.

Hot-spots for tourists

For culture and stunning buildings, the capital Sofia is a great place to visit. Using car rental, you can get to see more of the country’s wondrous regions such as Plovdiv, Rousse, Burgas or Veliko Tarnovo. The Black Sea area offers gorgeous mountain views and stunning beaches, while a little ways inland, there are lakes perfect for sailing and windsurfing, so there should be something to suit any American that takes a vacation in Bulgaria.

Shopping in Bulgaria is one of the best things to as many things are much cheaper than in the US. There are many cheap stores, mega malls and supermarkets to stock up on items. Meanwhile, the southwest of the country, notably Blagoevgrad, is the best for skiing and winter sports.

Best time to go

Apart from in the mountainous regions, the winters are cold and damp and fairly miserable, similar to many places in Europe, but the summers are warm and breezy; perfect for windsurfing or paragliding. The spring and fall are usually mild and temperatures start to drop, but many people from America head over during June or July to take advantage of the sunnier days.