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Cheap Car Hire in Sofia from R959

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 13/6 and drop-off date of 18/6. 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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Sofia car hires in 2026

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Sofia. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 14 April 2026.

Most popular company

LOWCOSTCARS

Price of petrol per litre

R27,55

Average price per day

R97

Cheapest price per day

R959
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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 April 2026.
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There are currently 195 hire locations operating in Sofia spread across 70 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in Sofia is SUV at R959 a day. Below are all the 4 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Compact

Compact

R999+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

R985+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

R2 281+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

R959+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

R970+

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Intermediate estate car

Intermediate estate car

R1 253+

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Compare car hire deals in Sofia by type

Here are the best Sofia small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Suzuki CiazR999/day
4
M
A/C
Suzuki Ciaz
Found 04/13/26

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 R1 239. Data was last updated on 14 April 2026.
Mini CountrymanR959/day
4
M
A/C
Mini Countryman
Found 04/13/26
Hyundai TucsonR970/day
5
4
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A/C
Hyundai Tucson
Found 04/13/26
Toyota Corolla QuestR985/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla Quest
Found 04/13/26

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 R264/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 1 440% 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 R181. Conversely, August is the priciest month, averaging R627 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 R181. Conversely, August is the priciest month, averaging R627 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

R198

February

R214

March

R214

April

R214

May

R198

June

R264

July

R511

August

R627

September

R247

October

R214

November

R181

December

R297

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 April 2026.

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 April 2026.

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Sofia?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R97/day when booking a car hire in Sofia. The absolute best deal a user found was for R80/day from Top Rent a Car - Bulgaria, booked on Apr. 11.

  • 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 R655 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.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Sofia for a month?

    The monthly cost of a car hire in Sofia is R2 806 (R94/day) on average.

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 April 2026.
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Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Sofia. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (R64+).

Electric

Electric

R86+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

R86+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

R64+

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