$38 Cheap Car Rental in Plovdiv

If your trip to Plovdiv is all sorted out but your travel itinerary is looking a little empty, let us give you a few hints and tips.Close to the center, Mall Plovdiv is one attraction to consider adding to your must-see list. If you still have some space on your travel schedule, Plovdiv Amphitheatre and Ethnographic Museum will keep you busy as well.

If you find yourself with a bit of extra time and you’re willing to travel 35 miles, check out Karlovo. This place boasts plenty of things to keep you occupied. Kurshum Mosque, Vasil Levski Museum and Sveta Bogoroditsa Church alone make the drive out worth it. The locals will also likely point you in the direction of Koprivshtitsa, 35 miles away. If you can only find time for one thing here, make sure it’s Lyuben Karavelov Museum. (But we’re also huge fans of Kableshkov House and Oslekov House.)

Having your own car in Plovdiv will give you more freedom to go wherever you want at your leisure. Maybe you just can’t wait to skip town, hit the open road, and see where the wind takes you. If that’s the case, grab one of our SUVs and explore the snowfields in the surrounding area. If you’d prefer to experience the bright city lights, something small is a good idea. Zooming around busy streets will be much less stressful with a compact or mini car.

Sometimes it’s all about the journey, which makes your car choice particularly important. If you’re planning an epic road trip around Plovdiv, a comfortable SUV could be a good choice. If you’re looking for the cheapest price possible and plan on doing a lot of city driving, a versatile compact is a clever pick. All you have to do is decide what will suit you best, throw your bags in the back seat, and clock up those miles.

You’ll be driving on the right-hand side of the road in Plovdiv. Even though you may be comfortable with the traffic rules, it’s always wise to drive with a little extra care in destinations you’ve never been.

Most of the time, finding a place to park the car in Plovdiv is an easy task. If you’re driving to one of the busier sights in town, it would be wise to check out parking options before you leave.

As the population of Plovdiv is approximately 340,500, you shouldn’t have too much trouble with traffic congestion. However, downtown streets usually get busy in the rush hours before and after work, so you may want to avoid driving during these times.

In the city of Plovdiv, speed limits range from 50km/h to 140km/h. Residential areas have a maximum speed limit of 50km/h unless otherwise indicated.

Generally, your chosen car rental company will charge the amount listed on the fine to your credit card, including local taxes. Or they may provide your contact details to local law enforcement agencies, who’ll then send a fine to your postal address.

Like many places, regular cell phone usage is not permitted while behind the wheel in Plovdiv. An exception applies for hands-free or Bluetooth functions. Just make sure you maintain focus on the road.

In Plovdiv, it’s a criminal offence to operate a vehicle with a BAC (blood alcohol content) greater than 0.05%. If you plan to have a drink or two with lunch or dinner, it’s a good idea to leave the rental car behind.

Turning on a red light is illegal in Plovdiv. Always be watching for traffic signs and lights to ensure you don’t breach any traffic laws.

They are, so buckle up. However, there are exceptions for vehicles operated by public transportation systems.