Car rental in Bulgaria
Mar 11th, 2008, 08:21 PM
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Car rental in Bulgaria
Seeing how little there is on Bulgaria on this forum I'm not hopeful of getting a reply, but does anyone here have direct personal experience of renting a car in Bulgaria? I'm not looking for travel advice or general observations on driving, but for recommendation of a local rental company with decent local prices.
It's the usual thing: the big internationally known names are absurdly expensive, and it's always cheaper to use a local company wherever you are. Usually I'd be happy to just hop off a plane and see what I could find, but because I'll have a small child and an infant with me, I'd like to have a car booked in advance and waiting at the airport.
As usual, there are a number of companies advertising on the Internet, and with similar prices (€26-28 for a Renault Clio, for instance). But who is reliable? Whose vehicles are new and well-maintained?
If this posting looks familiar it's because I was originally going to Romania. But that's been cancelled, and now it's Bulgaria, unless I decide to cross the border (probably by train rather than car, to avoid problems with the rental company) and do a week in each.
But can anyone speak of a Bulgarian car rental company from experience?
With thanks,
Peter N-H
It's the usual thing: the big internationally known names are absurdly expensive, and it's always cheaper to use a local company wherever you are. Usually I'd be happy to just hop off a plane and see what I could find, but because I'll have a small child and an infant with me, I'd like to have a car booked in advance and waiting at the airport.
As usual, there are a number of companies advertising on the Internet, and with similar prices (€26-28 for a Renault Clio, for instance). But who is reliable? Whose vehicles are new and well-maintained?
If this posting looks familiar it's because I was originally going to Romania. But that's been cancelled, and now it's Bulgaria, unless I decide to cross the border (probably by train rather than car, to avoid problems with the rental company) and do a week in each.
But can anyone speak of a Bulgarian car rental company from experience?
With thanks,
Peter N-H
Mar 30th, 2008, 02:46 AM
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I've been to Bulgaria twice skiing, but we use a bus or private transfer to get from the airport to the ski resort so I can't help much as I have no personal experience.
However, I spend some time on a ski forum( www.bulgariaski.com ) and this company is suggested there...
http://www.rentacarbulgaria.com/
And for what it's worth,this company is also mentioned on several other BG forums, so it could be worth considering.
However, I spend some time on a ski forum( www.bulgariaski.com ) and this company is suggested there...
http://www.rentacarbulgaria.com/
And for what it's worth,this company is also mentioned on several other BG forums, so it could be worth considering.
Apr 20th, 2008, 08:52 AM
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Here is a link to my experiences from renting cars twice (on two different trips) in Bulgaria:
http://site.chinafinds.com/blog/?s=car+rental
In general I had very positive experiences. The company I used is "Global Rent a Car"
Let me know if you have additional questions.
http://site.chinafinds.com/blog/?s=car+rental
In general I had very positive experiences. The company I used is "Global Rent a Car"
Let me know if you have additional questions.
Mar 9th, 2009, 05:53 AM
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I recommend you Rent A Car Varna - http://www.zebrarentacar.com/ . I have used them twice and never let me down . Nice service , low prices and good cars .
Mar 25th, 2009, 05:14 AM
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Looks like the original post is too old, but here is my favorite car hire company in Bulgaria, for those of you still looking your way to find suitable and affordable one.
Mobile Mania www.rentacarmm.bg/lang-en/economy-class.html
From my personal experience - all vehicles are new 2007 - 2008, very well equipped, most are even automatic. Very helpful staff, they offer and extras like GPS for free for particular deals.
Thumbs up from me!
Mobile Mania www.rentacarmm.bg/lang-en/economy-class.html
From my personal experience - all vehicles are new 2007 - 2008, very well equipped, most are even automatic. Very helpful staff, they offer and extras like GPS for free for particular deals.
Thumbs up from me!
May 8th, 2009, 09:26 AM
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As the OP, although coming back to this rather late, I should probably mention that In the end I used Global Rent-a-Car: http://www.global-bg.com/
I have no doubt that I would have done better showing up and looking around, but I had two small children with me, and needed to acquire the vehicle and return it to the same airport.
I can only report that the car supplied was exactly as promised, the staff I dealt with were good-humoured, courteous, and efficient, and the paperwork to allow crossing to Romania was supplied as requested. All payment was by credit card without difficulties. I would certainly use this company again.
Peter N-H
I have no doubt that I would have done better showing up and looking around, but I had two small children with me, and needed to acquire the vehicle and return it to the same airport.
I can only report that the car supplied was exactly as promised, the staff I dealt with were good-humoured, courteous, and efficient, and the paperwork to allow crossing to Romania was supplied as requested. All payment was by credit card without difficulties. I would certainly use this company again.
Peter N-H
Jul 17th, 2011, 06:48 AM
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I recommend you to look here www.vegercar.com I used them last summer and I see now that they have some other promotions. I took my car Chevrolet Captiva from Varna airport, the car was fine,new and the staff was very calm. I picked up the car at midnight and I paid only €10, because it was not working time.This summer I will rent a car again from them and I hope everything to be fine as the last time.
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I also used this company- Veger www.vegercar.com. I was with my family for 2 weeks in Sofia and everything was fine. We have a child seat for free and the car waited us in the airport. Next time we come back in Bulgaria we certanly will rent from them again.
