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Rent a car in Sofia with Top Rent A Car, the largest car rental company in Bulgaria and the one we recommend to our guests. The fleet has more than 3,000 cars, 90% of them new or up to a year old, from small city cars to SUVs, vans and electric models. In Sofia you collect the car at the airport, at the head office next to it, at two city offices or at your hotel. Mileage is unlimited, basic insurance is included, and you can cancel free of charge up to 72 hours before pick-up. Planning what to do with the car? Real people on WhatsApp book the activities for you.
A question? Ask us on WhatsApp"Good support, a smooth handover and the price exactly as agreed. My deposit was released straight away."
"All great. Plenty of cars to choose from, and the Mokka fitted three of us with our luggage."
"Amazing service from start to finish. Brilliant staff, and the car was in excellent condition."
"Another smooth experience with top rent a car. New clean car… courteous service. No surprises or made up charges."
"Pick up was smooth, fast and stress-free. Agent at Pick up ensured everything was set, described the entire process and ensured all was done swiftly and smoothly."
Returning the car in another city is possible for a one-way fee, shown during the booking.
At the desk you need a valid driving licence held for at least a year, your passport or ID card, and a physical credit card in the driver's name, with its PIN, for the deposit. The amount is blocked, not charged. A debit card works only with the extra Top Protection cover. If your licence is from outside the EEA and Switzerland, bring an International Driving Permit or a legalised translation too.
Fuel is full to full, and missing fuel is charged with a service fee. The Bulgarian road vignette is included, and in winter the cars are equipped for snow at no charge; only snow chains cost extra. Drivers aged 21 to 23 pay a young driver fee and a double deposit, and an out-of-hours pick-up or return can add a fee from €32. MyTop, their free loyalty programme, gives up to 15% off repeat bookings.
Many guests combine Sofia with Thessaloniki, Bucharest, Belgrade, Skopje or Istanbul. Top Rent A Car allows trips to Greece, North Macedonia, Serbia, Romania and European Turkey, on request: add it at the last step of the booking. You pay a one-off fee that depends on the car class, plus 50% of it for each extra country, and the deposit is doubled unless you take Premium Protection.
Send a copy of your passport and licence at least one working day before pick-up, so the papers are ready. Permits are valid for up to 25 days. Other European countries are possible only after individual approval.
The Top Rent A Car head office is at 20 Podp. Yordan Todorov St., 300 m from Sofiyska Sveta Gora metro and 2.5 km from Sofia Airport. Their free shuttle picks you up at the airport in about 5 minutes. Follow the instructions in your booking voucher. Open in Google Maps →
With your own car, ATV and buggy trails, the outdoor shooting range and early morning balloon flights are all within about an hour of Sofia. Tell us your dates and we book them for you.
