Sofia Airport (SOF) Car & Van Hire

Sofia Airport (SOF)

Location Details

Sofia International Airport
TERMINAL 2 ARRIVALS HALL
Sofia, BG, 1540

Pick-Up Service Unavailable
After-Hours Returns Available

Directions from Terminal

RENTAL COUNTER IS LOCATED IN THE ARRIVALS HALL WITHIN TERMINAL 2. SOFIA AIRPORT PROVIDES FREE SHUTTLE BUS SERVICE BETWEEN TERMINAL 1 AND 2 EVERY 30 MINUTES FROM 7AM TO 645PM. SHUTTLE BUS STOPS IN FRONT OF BOTH TERMINALS ARE DESIGNATED BY INDICATIVE SIGNS AND ROAD SURFACE MARKING. OUTSIDE OF THE SHUTTLE OPERATING HOURS, FREE INTER TERMINAL TRANSFERS CAN BE REQUESTED AT INFORMATION DESKS INSIDE BOTH TERMINALS PUBLIC AREAS OR AT VIA FLIGHT INFORMATION TELEPHONE NUMBERS 359 2 937 2211 12 13.

Rental Policies

The additional driver fee is 4.20 EUR per day, with a maximum charge of 42.00 EUR per rental. Rental conditions apply to all additional drivers. All fees quoted are inclusive of VAT.

After hours returns (10pm–8am) are allowed free of charge for the Airport location. The customer should park the car in any empty spot at the Enterprise parking place and return vehicle keys in the drop box, which is located at the Counter area. All vehicle documents (the parking access card as well) should also be left in the drop box. After vehicle inspection in the morning, an Enterprise representative will contact you to inform you of the vehicle inspection result.

The minimum age requirement to drive all vehicles is 21. There is no maximum rental age. No additional fees apply to young drivers.

Out-of-country (cross-border) rentals are allowed to certain countries outside of Bulgaria. Out-of-country rentals require prior approval (at least 5 working days prior to the pick-up date) and are charged at an extra 120 EUR per rental.

Out-of-country rentals are allowed only into following countries: Albania, Bosnia, Greece, Germany, Moldova, Montenegro, Austria, Croatia, Italy, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Serbia, Czech Republic, North Macedonia, Hungary and Switzerland.

Out-of-country rentals are not allowed to countries that are not listed above.

Process and publication of green cards (cross-border third-party insurance): the minimum amount of time for the publication of a green card is 5 working days. The green card covers the rental vehicle with basic insurance (T.P.I.) as long as it remains within the borders of the country for which it is issued. Roadside assistance — car replacement is available while driving to the above listed countries except Albania, Bosnia, Moldova and Montenegro.

The Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) reduces the excess in the event of damage to the vehicle.

If CDW is not included in the reservation, it is available for purchase at the rental counter. The standard excess is 720 EUR for the vehicle categories Mini and Economy, 1,200 EUR for Compact, Intermediate and Standard cars, and 1,800 EUR for Full-Size cars. The excess will be charged every time a vehicle is damaged, lost or not returned.

Before purchasing CDW, it is advisable to determine if the renter's personal coverage is adequate to cover damage, theft, loss of revenue, administration fees, diminishment of value, and any towing, storage or impound fees. If CDW is declined, the renter will be required to pay these charges and to seek compensation through their carrier of personal coverage. The Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) is not insurance.
All amounts above are inclusive of VAT.

If you wish to discuss or dispute any matters concerning damage to your rental vehicle, please contact the rental company using the contact information below: office@enterpriserentacar.bg, tel. no. 00359 243 909 50.

Domestic one way rentals are allowed for all car groups and cost as follows. Sofia airport to Bourgas airport and vice versa is 150 EUR plus VAT.

Sofia airport to Varna and vice versa is 180 EUR plus VAT. Bourgas to Varna and vice versa is 70 EUR plus VAT. One-ways have to be pre-booked and the minimum length of rental must be at least 5 days for domestic one ways. All domestic one ways are on request. International one way rentals are not permitted.

Refuelling policy — customers must return the car with a full tank or the same amount of fuel in the rental vehicle as at the time of pick-up, otherwise refuelling charges will apply. Unleaded or diesel — 3.00 EUR per litre, including VAT.

Supplementary liability protection -SLP- third party liability is included in all rates and required by law. The rental vehicle is covered for third party liability- property damages up to EUR 500,000 bodily injury or death up to EUR 500,000 for 1 person and up to EUR 2,500,000 for 2 or more persons in accordance to Bulgarian law. A copy of the third party liability policy is available in the rental vehicle for inspection.

During the winter season, all rental vehicles are fitted with winter tyres in accordance with local road laws. Winter tyres are included in all rates. 

Personal accident insurance -PAI- is an optional coverage product which provides limited cover for death, disability and medical expenses in the event of an accident. The cost of PAI is 4 EUR per day exclusive of VAT for all car groups.

Visa, American Express, Eurocard and Mastercard credit cards are accepted. All cards presented must be in the renter's name. A security deposit will be blocked on the credit card and the estimated cost of the rental will be charged at the time of pick-up. The deposit will be released by the cardholder's bank upon notification of the return of the vehicle. The security deposit is 360 EUR for Mini and Economy car groups, 600 EUR for Compact, Intermediate and Standard car groups, and 1,080 EUR for Full-Size car groups. All amounts mentioned include VAT. Debit cards, cash cards and cash are accepted as forms of payment for the rental or to purchase additional products, but not for the security deposit block. Please enquire at the local branch for details.

All drivers must present a full valid driving license and a valid identity card or passport. All drivers must also have held their full license for a minimum of 1 year. Renters holding a driving license from an EU member state or a country-state, which is part of the Vienna convention accordance to the law of treaties, do not require an International Driving Permit. For all other countries a valid International Driving Permit is required along with the national/ domestic driving license. Renters are advised to check whether local authorities require foreign drivers to present an International Driving Permit to avoid the risk of potential fines. Please note that we reserve the right to request additional ID or conduct further identification checks if needed, which may include an identity check with an external organization. Upon the United Kingdom leaving the European Union (EU) the requirements for UK Driving license holders driving in EU member states may change. Please check requirements before travelling. Government advice may be found at: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/prepare-to-drive-in-the-eu-after-brexit.

Supplementary liability protection -SLP- third party liability is included in all rates and required by law. The rental vehicle is covered for third party liability- property damages up to EUR 500,000 bodily injury or death up to EUR 500,000 for one person and up to EUR 2,500,000 for 2 or more persons in accordance to Bulgarian law. A copy of the third party liability policy is available in the rental vehicle for inspection.

Sofia Airport (SOF) Car Hire FAQs

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