You can rent a car immediately after landing in Burgas—right at the airport. Having a car will give you the freedom to move around Bulgaria and allow you to comfortably reach your hotel in Burgas or the surrounding area.
You will discover the cars available for rent at Burgas Airport, learn where you can save money, and find out the best places to visit for a great experience.
Airport information
Info |
Data |
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IATA code |
Burgas BOJ |
Airport information desk |
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Airport email |
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Cheap flights |
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Closest airports to Burgas BOJ |
Varna VAR – 127 km, 1 hour 54 minutes. Plovdiv PDV – 263 km, 2 hours 49 minutes. Sofia SOV – 384 km, 3 hours 58 minutes. |
Location |
42.565883618744955, 27.51651684106814 Open in Google Maps
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Local time |
Local time: +2 GMT |
Language |
Bulgarian, English. |
Currency |
BGN – LV (Bulgarian Lev) |
Interesting fact: Burgas airport was previously called Sarafovo.
Average car rental prices at Burgas Airport
Renting a car at the airport costs the same as in the center of Burgas. Choosing a specific rental point is a matter of convenience, not price.
Car classes |
Price per day |
Deposit amount |
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compact cars |
from 6 EUR (12 BGN) |
from 150 euros |
small cars |
from 18 EUR (36 BGN) |
from 150 euros |
standard |
from 20 EUR (40 BGN) |
from 200 euros |
minivan |
from 26 EUR (52 BGN) |
from 300 euros |
SUVs |
from 35 EUR (70 BGN) |
from 800 euros |
luxury |
from 60 EUR (120 BGN) |
from 1500 euros |
*Prices are valid for November 2024. Check the available cars in the city and review the offers from rental offices.
The highest cost of car rental at Burgas Airport is during the peak season – from July to August. The approximate price per day is from 34 euros for a small car to 135 euros for a VW Touareg. In June and September the car will cost 2 times cheaper. In less popular months, prices start from 5 – 6 euros for an economy class car.
Rental offices at Burgas airport
Top Rent-a-Car – National rental company of Bulgaria. The best prices and new cars with minimal mileage, usually up to 50,000 km. Still remains a leader in quality and comfort of services.
Discover Cars – World Travel Awards winning car rental comparison site. Customers can find, compare and rent a car in Bulgaria. Competitive prices at over 10,000 locations worldwide.
EconomyBookings – International booking service for economical car rental. Large selection of cars, more than 20,000 rental points, 150 countries. 24/7 reservation and support service.
Rentalcars – World leader in online car booking. Rentalcars is part of the American company Priceline, which also includes Booking.com.
Localrent – Car rental broker in local rental companies. Low prices, low deposits: from 0 to 300 euros. Manual confirmation of the selected vehicle option.
BikesBooking – Online booking service for motorcycles, scooters, ATVs and bicycles around the world.
GetrentaCar – Marketplace for renting vehicles from local owners at the best prices. Competitive prices in Bulgaria, best price guarantee, tender system. 24/7 support in 20 languages. Prepayment is only 15%.
Why is it better to rent a car at the airport?
For those arriving in Burgas by plane, renting a car at the airport is usually the best option. Picking up a car at the Burgas Airport parking lot will be more convenient for several reasons:
- No need to look for transport to the hotel.
- By rental car you can get to the surrounding resorts – Sunny Beach, Pomorie, Nessebar and others.
- You can also drop off your car at the airport – you will arrive comfortably and will not miss your flight.
Choosing a car to rent
Before choosing a rental car, plan your travel routes, decide on the number of passengers and luggage. It’s worth overpaying for a powerful engine or extra space in the cabin only when you really need it.
For the city and short trips on the highway, a small car is enough. If you plan to drive a lot on country roads, take a more powerful car of golf class or higher. There will be more space for luggage and passengers, and lower gas mileage at high speeds.
Travelers |
Car body |
Transmission |
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Two people |
coupe, compact sedan or hatchback |
Manual |
A loner |
coupe, sedan, hatchback |
Automatic, Manual |
Company of 2-4 people |
full-size sedan, station wagon or hatchback |
Automatic |
Company of 5-7 people |
minivan |
Automatic |
Family 3-4 people |
full-size sedan, station wagon or hatchback |
Manual |
Goals and routes |
Transmission |
Engine capacity |
Comment |
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Short trips around the city |
автомат |
1.1-1.6 liters |
In the city there will be enough coupe, sedan or hatchback with an automatic transmission with a small engine capacity. |
To sights off-road |
automatic, manual |
1.6-2 liters |
To overcome ups and downs, it is preferable to choose a car with high ground clearance and not the smallest engine. |
To other cities along the highway |
machine |
2-3 liters |
To save on gas stations and comfort when overtaking, it is better to take a diesel car with a powerful engine. |
For hills and rough terrain, choose an SUV. This is especially important for those who are going to Burgas in winter: on slippery or wet roads, a car with all-wheel drive is much easier to drive.
How can I quickly rent a car?
Booking a car online is the easiest and most profitable way to rent. On the website you can choose the cheapest options and compare prices for different dates. If you make an advance payment, the company guarantees the delivery of a car of a specific make and model. Without prepayment, the rental company can provide another car of the same class.
To rent a car at Burgas airport you will need a passport and license. If you want to pay for the service with a bank card, make sure that its validity period covers the duration of your trip.
Rent-A-Car office in the arrival hall of Burgas airport.
When making a reservation, you can immediately select additional services. Some of them, such as child seats up to 12 years of age, are required by law. GPS navigator, 3G modem with local SIM card and other options are optional. The company will also offer full insurance, but this usually doesn’t make sense. The likelihood of getting into an accident is low, and the driver’s liability cannot exceed the amount of the deposit – the rental company will cover the rest of the damage on its own.
When booking online, you will receive a voucher that you need to show to the airport pick-up counter. After this, all that remains is to sign the contract, pay the deposit and inspect the car in the parking lot. The employee must record all visible damage in the documents – be sure to check the list of defects before receiving the keys. If something is not specified, tell the manager about it.
How to find out what the deposit is on a car?
To rent a car you need to leave a deposit – a deposit. It protects the rental office from risks associated with damage to the car. If everything is in order with the car, the deposit is returned in full.
You can leave a deposit in two ways:
- Block money on a bank card. In order not to freeze the money set aside for vacation, it is convenient to use a credit card with an interest-free period.
- Give in cash. In this case, the deposit will double.
The deposit amount for a specific car will be shown when making a reservation on the website.
Payment methods for car rentals
You can pay for your car rental and make a deposit by credit card or cash. The currency of the card account does not matter: the payment will be automatically converted at the bank rate. 
You can exchange rubles for local currency directly at Burgas airport.
You can exchange cash, dollars or euros for Bulgarian lev (BGN) at the airport. From May to October, currency exchange offices in the arrivals hall are open 24 hours.
Change your reservation at any time
You can change your reservation parameters in Top-Rent-A-Car at any time:
- in your personal account on the company website toprentacar.bg;
- by sending a message to e-mail [email protected].
When making adjustments, car rental staff in Burgas are based on the availability of cars for the selected dates. The sooner you inform about changed plans, the easier it will be to choose a convenient option.
Cities near Burgas BOJ airport
You can drive a rented car throughout Bulgaria – the route is limited only by your wishes.
Resorts in the vicinity of Burgas are famous for their clean sandy beaches. Many of them were awarded the highest international award – the blue flag. By renting a car at Burgas Airport, you can quickly get to neighboring cities.
Gas stations near Burgas airport
You can return the rented car to the airport or to one of the offices in the center of Burgas – you won’t have to pay extra for it. In addition, you can agree on the transfer of the car at a specific point in the city. Before returning to the airport or any other point, you need to refuel the car to a full tank.
At the meeting, the employee will inspect the vehicle for new damage. If everything is in order, the manager will issue a refund of the deposit to the bank card or return the left cash.
