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Cheap Car Hire in Sofia from R303

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Sofia with a pick-up date of 20/11 and drop-off date of 24/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Popular car types in Sofia

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Sofia and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 14 November 2025.
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There are currently 193 hire locations operating in Sofia spread across 66 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in Sofia is small car at R303 a day. Below are all the 3 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

Economy

R303+

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Compact

Compact

R357+

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Mini

Mini

R323+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

R1 043+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

R392+

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Supplier choice

Supplier choice

R407+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

R416+

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Standard SUV

Standard SUV

R538+

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Best car hire deals found in Sofia

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hiredeals in Sofia. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Sofia with an average daily rate of R486. Data was last updated on 14 November 2025.
Hyundai i20R303/day
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A/C
Hyundai i20
Found 11/12/25
Kia PicantoR323/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto
Found 11/12/25
Audi A3R357/day
4
4
M
A/C
Audi A3
Found 11/12/25

Cheapflights insights for Sofia car hires

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Sofia, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Sofia?

Book your car hire in Sofia 7 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around R255/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 1 462% off the average price.

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What is the best car rental company in Sofia?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Sofia is Green Car Rental (rated 10.0/10). Thrifty (rated 10.0/10) is also highly rated by our users.

Green Car Rental
Green Car Rental
10.0
Thrifty
Thrifty
10.0
Sixt
Sixt
7.5
ADDCAR RENTAL
ADDCAR RENTAL
3.5

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Sofia?

At Sofia, the best time to hire a car is in November, with an average daily rate of just R153. Conversely, August is the priciest month, averaging R630 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Sofia, the best time to hire a car is in November, with an average daily rate of just R153. Conversely, August is the priciest month, averaging R630 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

R204

February

R221

March

R204

April

R204

May

R204

June

R255

July

R528

August

R630

September

R255

October

R221

November

R153

December

R255

What car do most people hire in Sofia?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Sofia are the following: SUV cars (Toyota Land Cruiser or similar), Intermediate cars (Kia Sportage or similar), and Full-size cars (Class Full-size SUV or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Sofia?

CarRent Bulgaria has 15 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Top Rent a Car - Bulgaria has the second-highest number of locations in Sofia at 14.

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Top rental agencies in Sofia

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Sofia known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Sofia. Reviews were last updated on 14 November 2025.

Green Car Rental

5 locations
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Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

10,0

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

10,0

Thrifty

4 locations
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Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

10,0

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

10,0

Sixt

7,5
Good
5 reviews•8 locations
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Cleanliness

8,0

Comfort

7,2

Overall

7,5

Pick-up/drop-off

8,1

Value

6,9

ADDCAR RENTAL

3,5
Poor
5 reviews•7 locations
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Cleanliness

4,7

Comfort

4,7

Overall

3,5

Pick-up/drop-off

3,5

Value

3,2

Car 1

5 locations
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Budget

4 locations
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Hertz

4 locations
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Sunnycars

7 locations
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Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Sofia, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 14 November 2025.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Sofia for a week from Low Cost Cars?

    Low Cost Cars is a popular option for travellers looking for car hire in Sofia. You can expect the average cost of car hire to be about R661 per week.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Sofia?

    Typically, how long you can hire a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For Sofia however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.

Car hires by fuel type in Sofia

Browse car hires by fuel type in Sofia. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Sofia. Deals were last updated on 14 November 2025.
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Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Sofia. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (R17+).

Hybrid

Hybrid

R24+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

R17+

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