The drive from Plovdiv to Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast is one of those road trips that sneaks up on you. You start in Bulgaria’s second city, surrounded by Roman ruins and hills dotted with statues, and four hours later you’re swimming in the sea. It’s not a drive people talk about much, which is exactly […]
Driving in Bulgaria is easier than you might think. The roads are decent, the scenery is varied, and having a car gives you access to places that public transport simply can’t reach. That said, a few things work differently here compared to Western Europe, and knowing what to expect makes the difference between a smooth […]
Sofia to Bansko by Car: Your Ski Trip Cheat Sheet When I drove from Sofia to Bansko for the first time, I expected a stressful two-hour mountain ordeal. What I got was a surprisingly manageable 134km journey through some of Bulgaria’s prettiest countryside, ending at a ski resort that punches well above its weight in […]
Bulgaria Wine Country Road Trip: A Driver’s Guide to the Vineyards I didn’t expect Bulgaria to have such good wine. Honest. When I first drove south from Sofia towards Plovdiv, I was thinking more about ancient ruins and cheap food than grapes and terroir. But somewhere between my third glass of Mavrud and a conversation […]
The drive from Plovdiv to Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast is one of those road trips that sneaks up on you. You start in Bulgaria’s second city, surrounded by Roman ruins and hills dotted with statues, and four hours later you’re swimming in the sea. It’s not a drive people talk about much, which is exactly […]
Driving in Bulgaria is easier than you might think. The roads are decent, the scenery is varied, and having a car gives you access to places that public transport simply can’t reach. That said, a few things work differently here compared to Western Europe, and knowing what to expect makes the difference between a smooth […]
Bulgaria’s Black Sea Coast: The Ultimate Drive Guide Bulgaria’s Black Sea coastline stretches 378 kilometres from the Romanian border in the north to the Turkish border in the south. That’s a lot of coast. And while most visitors pile into Sunny Beach or Golden Sands and never leave, the real magic happens when you have […]
Why Renting a Car in Sofia Actually Makes Sense Sofia gets underestimated as a city. Most people pass through on the way to the mountains or the coast, spend two nights, and move on. But if you have a hire car, the whole calculus changes. Rila Monastery, Plovdiv, the Rhodopes — all of it opens […]
Bulgaria is a country of stunning natural beauty, from the majestic mountains to the pristine coastline. What better way to take it all in than by embarking on a scenic road trip? With BG Car Rental, you can explore the country at your own pace and see the best of what Bulgaria has to offer. […]
Are you planning a trip to Bulgaria and wondering whether to rent a car or not? Here’s the answer: renting a car in Bulgaria is a must! Bulgaria is a beautiful country with a diverse landscape, rich culture, and history that you wouldn’t want to miss. With a car rental from BG Car Rental, you […]
