15 Private Car Days in Bulgaria, Ranked

1.Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanasi Tour with Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 35 reviews · 1 day · from $100Our pick

Small-group day trip from Sofia to Veliko Tarnovo, Tsarevets Fortress, Samovodska Charshia, and Arbanasi, with transfers.

“The mini van came exactly on time. The group was 5 participants. The driver/guide was very polite. When we reached Tsarevets fortress he explained everything what was back then, we climbed the Bolduin tower, had a lunch in Veliko Tarnovo. The trip includes visit of the village of Arbanaci. There is nothing to see there but a small church. Make sure you bring change in local currency. The entrance fee cost 10 BGN .”

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2.Bansko Shuttle: Transfer from/to Sofia Airport

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $108Top rated

Sofia Airport to Bansko shuttle with a name-sign meet-and-greet, door-to-door hotel drop-off, and shared or private rides to fit your trip.

“I would advise people not to book a transfer with booking.com from sofia to bansko as the company they used did not arrive to take me and my children to airport incuring us the cost of a new flight home”

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3.Transfer from the Sofia airport to your hotel in Sofia OR vice versa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · 30 minutes to 1 hour (approx.) · from $26Best value

Private Sofia airport transfer with meet-and-greet, name sign pickup, luggage help, and a quick drive into central Sofia, $26.51.

“Used this company for transfer from and to the airport, On time, friendly drivers and clean vehicles”

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4.Private Premium One-way Transfer Sofia Airport to Hotel or back

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 21 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $66

Private one-way transfer between Sofia Airport and your hotel, English driver, modern car, and free waiting time for flight changes.

“Good communication before the driver showed up. Driver was early. Clean electric vehicle. Effortless transfer to the airport. Recommend.”

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5.Transfer Sofia Airport/city to Plovdiv with a sedan 3+1

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.) · from $114

Door-to-door transfer from Sofia to Plovdiv in a comfortable sedan, with flexible pickup, clean cars, and helpful drivers. Private group service.

“I had excellent experience and great service with this company.”

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6.Transfer from Plovdiv to Sofia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.) · from $114

Door-to-door private transfer from Plovdiv to Sofia with an English-speaking driver, bottled water, Wi-Fi, and flexible pickup by phone.

“Best service of transfer. Precise, kind, attentive and qualitative. We couldn't ask for any better. Undoubtedly this transfer contributed to the success of our trip.”

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7.PRIVATE return transfer from Sofia to Bansko

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $138

Private transfer from Sofia airport to Bansko with AC minivan, name sign pickup, luggage help, included parking, and group-friendly value.

“Would really recommend this transfer firm. Used this company three times now. Amazing service from start to finish. Group of 7 friends from Scotland skiing and snowboarding in Borovets. Easy booking and immediate response confirming booking. Arrived at the airport and the driver was waiting for us. Around 1 hour 20 minutes transfer. Driver friendly and efficient. Staff in the Flora Hotel also very efficient and friendly. Received Email confirming the collect time for our return to Sofia airport the day before we left. Driver collected us on time from our hotel as always. Very pleasant and easy experience. Would highly recommend this firm. Thank you.”

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8.Plovdiv Day Tour with Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 1 day · from $67

Small-group Plovdiv day trip from Sofia with pickup. Nebet Tepe, Philippopolis Roman theater, wooden Revival houses, and Kapana cafes.

“Trip was amazing,tour guide Ventsislav is very proffesional and friendly. Everything was perfect.”

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9.Shared Transfer: From Bansko Resort to Sofia Airport

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 9 reviews · 2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $29

Shared transfer from Bansko Resort to Sofia Airport. Hotel pickup, 24/7 service, clear pickup email, and drop-off with check-in time.

“Great transfer- on time, good van, good driver and very good communication beforehand. Would recommend.”

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10.Private transfer from Sofia to Plovdiv or vice versa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 1 hour 40 minutes (approx.) · from $164

Private, air-conditioned transfer between Sofia and Plovdiv with WiFi, hotel or airport pickup, and a fast, smooth ride for up to 6.

“I highly recommend this service. Vladislav is very helpful & professional. We had return transfers from Sofia airport to Pamporovo for a ski trip & everything was seamless. We would not hesitate to use this service again on a future visit.”

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11.Private One-way Transfer Bourgas Airport to Hotel or vice versa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 20 minutes (approx.) · from $82

Private one-way Burgas Airport transfer for up to 3 people, with an English driver, sign meeting, and flexible waiting time for delays.

“Excellent service. Promptly met at arrivals and taken straight to hotel in Sunny Beach. Flight was delayed. Excellent communication with driver. Comfortable vehicle, pleasure. Would definitely recommend and book again. Thank you”

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12.Sofia Airport to Bansko Shared Transfer (Max 90 Min Wait)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · 2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $29

Shared transfer from Sofia Airport to Bansko with pickup within 90 minutes, air-conditioned ride, and easy drop-off at Traventuria.

“I had a great experience with traventuria, the driver was Nikolai Uzunov, he was great! My plane was seriously delayed (over an hour!) and so even with me rushing and running i missed the transfer by a few minutes. He tried to contact me but it didn't went through (i guess my phone needed time to adjust to another country...). A collegue of his from Traventuria helped me in calling him and Nikolai drove back. I am so very grateful to both! Also comfortable car, driving was fast yet safe (and with snowe”

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13.Bansko Shuttle: Transfer to/from Sofia Airport

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $106

Stress-free shared or private shuttle between Bansko and Sofia Airport, with hotel pickup, 24/7 help, and clear timing. One-way shared from about $106.

“We received impeccable service from Bansko Shuttle. Prompt emails and response during the booking process. Transport all to exact timing and specification. Truly professional. Thank you Philip and your team!”

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14.Transfer from the Sofia Airport to your hotel in Sofia by VIP Mercedes V class

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 5 reviews · from $69

Private Sofia airport transfer in a VIP Mercedes V Class for up to 6, about 30 minutes, pickup offered, easy booking and comfort.

“A tour in this ropey , yet , ahem , characterful car was enhanced by a very pleasant and flexible tour and tour guide .”

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15.Hot Thermal Springs Visit with Hotel Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★2.6 · 4 reviews · 4 hours · from $127

Borovets to Sapareva Banya thermal baths with hotel transfer, an English driver, and 103°C geothermal pools in 4 hours.

“we were NOT picked up so we did not have our trip. nobody was answering the phone either”

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