Hiring a car in Sofia
SIXT branches in Sofia ⚑Four branches serve the city, including Sofia Airport T1, Sofia Airport T2, and Sofia Downtown. Both airport terminals have their own desk. | Speed limits in Sofia ⚠The city limit is 50 km/h (31 mph); motorways allow 100–140 km/h (62–87 mph). Headlights must be used all year under Bulgarian law. |
Tolls around Sofia £An e-vignette is required for motorways and national roads outside Sofia. Branch staff confirm the vehicle's vignette and advise on your route. | Parking in Sofia ⓅParking Mall of Sofia, Parking National Palace of Culture, and Parking Sofia University cover the centre and the main venues. Park only in official garages or marked bays. |
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| Car categories in Sofia ⚙Sofia bookings cover SUVs, automatics, electric cars, compact cars, estates, convertibles, luxury cars, economy cars, and minibuses. SUVs are the most popular choice among our Sofia customers. |
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Sofia car hire with SIXT
Exploring Sofia by car is the best option to discover all the Bulgarian capital has to offer. When opting for your Sofia car hire with SIXT, choose from our convenient offices right off the Arrivals of Terminal 1 and 2 of the Sofia International Airport (SOF), and several others located at the heart of the city centre. Hire a car in Sofia and benefit from our fleet of premium cars and 24/7 Customer Service, so whether you’re looking for compact vehicles or luxury MPVs, you’ll find something that fits your budget, with no hidden costs at the end. Comfortable van hires are also available to suit the needs of larger groups, with free cancellation when you select to pay at the location.
SIXT services in Sofia
One-day rentals and weekend rentals are popular with tourists visiting Sofia and its surrounding areas. Take your Sofia car hire to the next level and choose from a range of bookable extras, such as Wi-Fi, sat nav and unlimited mileage. If your plan is to visit the historic centre, a compact car is the best choice as it can fit into tighter spaces and find better parking spots. However, for those wishing to travel around the country, SUVs are the preferred choice as they provide more comfort over longer distances.
What to do while in Sofia
There is plenty to do in Sofia for all travellers: history-lovers shouldn’t miss the St. Alexander Nevski Cathedral and St. George Rotunda in the city centre, and should pay a visit to the city of Plovdiv, best reached by car (1h 30min journey). To enjoy green spaces inside the city, there’s no better place than the iconic Borisova Gradina park. For nature and hiking lovers, the best option is to take your Sofia car hire outside the capital to the Rila Mountains, about a 2h drive from Sofia.
Summer 2026 in Sofia
Summer is the best time to hike up to the Rila Monastery and visit the seven Rila Lakes in the mountains, which are frozen during the winter. The Black Sea coast is also quite popular during the warmer months, and many tourists embark on the 5h road trip from Sofia to Varna. Additionally, you can take advantage of the warmer temperatures to take one of the many free walking tours of Sofia’s historic city centre.
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Good to know when hiring in Sofia
Whether it's that extra protection package, a sat nav for getting around, or a child seat simply select during booking.
If you choose to ‘pay later’ than cancellation is free any time up to the day of booking, as we understand plans can change.
In Bulgaria the minimum age of car hire is 20 years old for most vehicles, you must simply hold a valid licence for at least one year.