Car rental in Dobrich

A trip to Dobrich is an interesting option for tourists vacationing on the Bulgarian coast. The drive to the city from Varna and nearby resorts takes only an hour, and you can visit the main attractions in a single day with a rental car.

We share which places to visit in Dobrich and what you need to know if you’re traveling by car.

Average rental prices in Dobrich by car class

Car classes	Price per day	Deposit amount
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.

What You need for car rental

To rent a car in Bulgaria, you will need a valid European driving license (no provisional license is required), a passport, and a Visa/MasterCard for the deposit.

The minimum age is 23 years, and you must have at least 3 years of driving experience. For drivers under 23, there is an additional charge of €6 per day and a double deposit.

Make a reservation in Dobrich 7 days before the rental starts to receive good discounts from the rental company.

How to choose a rental car?

Determine where you will be driving: around Dobrich, to another city via the highway, or through rough terrain in the mountains and along the coast. How many passengers will be in the car?

Rental agencies in Dobrich

Cities near Dobrich

You can rent a car in Dobrich and return it in another city in Bulgaria.

Useful information

Info	Data
Population	83 584 (2021)
Dobrich Square	109 km²
IATA code (airport)	VAR
Nearest airport	43.97 km
Airport information desk	+359 52 573 323
Language	Bulgarian
Currency	BGN – lv. (Bulgarian Lev)
Country code	+359
Police/ambulance phone number	112 (free)
Direction of movement	right-handed
Speed ​​limit outside the city	90 km/h (56 mph)
Speed ​​limit within the city	50 km/h (31 mph)
Permissible blood alcohol level	0.05‰ ppm
Availability of access to the sea	No

Dobrich is convenient for driving: there are plenty of parking spaces, and traffic jams are almost nonexistent. Travelers usually arrive in the city from Varna Airport. Renting a car will allow you to comfortably reach Dobrich, as the drive along Highway No. 29 takes less than an hour. If you prefer not to drive, you can hire a car with a driver.

Weather throughout the year

Despite its proximity to the sea, the local climate cannot be described as hot. A warm spring in Dobrich begins in March, while a long, rainy autumn starts in late October. Winter weather is particularly unpredictable: warm days are often followed by sudden snowfalls, and temperatures frequently fluctuate between positive and negative.

Average monthly air temperature:

Jan.	Feb.	March	Apr.	May	June	July	Aug.	Sep.	Oct.	Nov.	Dec.
0	+2	+5	+10	+15	+19	+21	+21	+18	+12	+7	+3

The best time to travel is from April to the first half of October. Interestingly, summer in Dobrich rarely experiences exhausting heat. The air here is drier than in the coastal areas, making it easy and comfortable to breathe. The only downside of the summer months, typical for most Bulgarian cities, is the high prices for tourist services. If you want to save on hotels or car rentals, consider visiting Dobrich in the spring or September.

Parking zones in the city

There are quite a few free parking spaces in the city. The largest parking lots in the center of Dobrich are located near the park on 25 September Street and behind the city market. Additionally, you can leave your car on Dobruja Boulevard or in front of the “Green Palace” hotel. Parking is also allowed on many streets within residential neighborhoods. If there is no prohibitory sign, feel free to leave your car.

Streets where only paid parking is allowed are marked with a “Blue zone” sign. You will need to pay 1 lev for each hour of parking. Payment is collected by parking attendants, and if you have a local SIM card, you can send an SMS to the number indicated on the sign.

Attractions in Dobrich

The main highlight of Dobrich is its ethnographic attractions, which immerse tourists in the atmosphere of bygone centuries. The largest of these is the “Old Dobrich” complex. Along the street, designed in an antique style, numerous workshops line up where craftsmen work with leather, sew beautiful garments, and shape pottery— all using ancient techniques. Visitors to the complex can explore the 18th-century clock tower and visit several museums.

You should visit the historical museum on the territory of Starija Dobrich. The gold jewelry presented in the exposition amazes with its neatness, and some of them are 6 thousand years old!

Ethnographic complex

The second ethnographic attraction in Dobrich is the museum “Etnografska kashcha”. The first floor of the building recreates a simple rural interior of the 19th century. The second floor is occupied by a merchant’s dwelling, as well as a sewing atelier from the early 20th century.

Church of St. George

Next to the museum is St. George’s Church, which is markedly different from many Orthodox churches. Built during the Turkish rule, it stands out for its low height and non-standard forms. To the south of the center of Dobrich is the St. George Park, a pleasant place for a walk on a warm day.