Car hire reviews
Car hire in Sofia is a practical choice for travellers heading into the mountains, smaller Bulgarian towns, or neighboring countries with explicit approval. Inside central Sofia, a rental is useful only if your accommodation includes easy parking and you know you will be leaving the city quickly. For most visitors, Sofia Airport pickup is the best setup because it gives you more supplier choice, clearer logistics, and less time wasted coordinating transport into town before collection. Driving in Sofia is manageable but not especially relaxing: traffic can be dense, signage requires attention, and local driving pace varies sharply by district. Once outside the capital, the flexibility pays off quickly. Winter renters should pay extra attention to tyres and equipment, while summer travellers should still budget time for inspection and paperwork. The reviews below focus on the parts that matter most in Sofia: desk efficiency, transparency, deposit expectations, and whether the supplier actually makes the road trip easier.
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Based on 9 reviews across 10 locations and 36 suppliers. Average rating: 4.1/5 · Typical wait: ~10 minutes · Car availability is strong
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Quick research insights on suppliers and pickup locations in Sofia.
Locations in Sofia
Sofia Airport
Airport
Sofia Downtown
City / downtown
Sofia Delivery
Other location
Sofia Druzhba I
Other location
Sofia Iskar
Other location
Sofia Khladilnika Industrial Area
Other location
4.1
Great
9 reviews
Spencer J.
22 Feb 2026
Sixt at Sofia were brilliant. New VW Polo, full tank, no damage issues. They even helped me with a local SIM card recommendation. Will 100% book with them again.
Sarah K.
3 Feb 2026
The Hertz branch near NDK was organised and efficient. Fuel policy was full-to-full, which kept the return stress-free.
Elena Volkov
21 Oct 2025
One of the less theatrical counters in the terminal, with clear damage marking, but fuel disputes do pop up because the refill expectation is more exact than some renters expect.
Antoine Leblanc
10 Oct 2025
There is a clear big-brand professionalism here and the lot is easy to find, but additional driver, glass cover and border permissions all add up quickly.
Dani N.
15 Sept 2025
Pickups are usually calm and the car condition is acceptable, though return desk coordination can be sloppy during ski season and paperwork sometimes lags behind vehicle check-in.
Antoine Leblanc
10 Oct 2025
There is a clear big-brand professionalism here and the lot is easy to find, but additional driver, glass cover and border permissions all add up quickly.
Dani
15 Sept 2025
Pickups are usually calm and the car condition is acceptable, though return desk coordination can be sloppy during ski season and paperwork sometimes lags behind vehicle check-in.
Elena Volkov
21 Oct 2025
One of the less theatrical counters in the terminal, with clear damage marking, but fuel disputes do pop up because the refill expectation is more exact than some renters expect.
Sarah
3 Feb 2026
The Hertz branch near NDK was organised and efficient. Fuel policy was full-to-full, which kept the return stress-free.