Plovdiv car rental, information and tips for hiring a car in Plovdiv

Car hire Plovdiv from Sky Rent A Car lets you plan a visit to the city, the airport and nearby attractions. Enter your dates and collection location in the form above to check offers for your trip.

Before confirming, clarify availability, the deposit, insurance cover, mileage and return location. Automatic transmission, GPS, a driver and a hotel transfer must be requested in advance and are subject to confirmation of availability and price. For direct hire from Sky Rent A Car, the published terms require a deposit. Deposit-free hire is not a general condition: this option must be explicitly stated and confirmed in the specific offer. Distances in the travel description are approximate; check the current route before setting off.

Car hire Plovdiv: practical information

• To book: prepare your dates, times, collection and return locations, passenger numbers and required extras.
• When arriving by plane: provide your flight number and arrange the meeting in advance. See the information about car hire at Plovdiv Airport.
• Terms: check the documents, age requirements, deposit and insurance in the rental terms and the specific offer.
• Contact: +359 894 622 363, info@skyrentacar.eu. To clarify services, use the Sky Rent A Car contact details.

For additional offers, also explore car hire in Bulgaria.

Plovdiv: history and city life

Plovdiv is one of the oldest cities in Europe and the second-largest in Bulgaria. It is considered a contemporary of Troy. The city lies on both sides of the Maritsa River. Plovdiv is called the ‘City of Hills’ and the ‘City of Seven Hills’ because it lies at the foot of its seven syenite hills. Plovdiv is known not only for its beauty but also for its ancient history. Today, Plovdiv is a prominent administrative, cultural and economic centre.

One of the city’s major events is the Plovdiv Fair, which brings together hundreds of Bulgarian businesses and companies from more than 30 countries around the world every year.

Car hire Plovdiv for trips around the area

There are many mineral springs, spa treatment centres and resorts near the city, including Hisarya, Narechenski Bani and Pavel Banya. The Rhodope Mountains are rich in natural beauty and attractions, as well as monuments of spiritual, cultural and historical significance. The mountains lie south of Plovdiv, but the distance to each attraction varies and should be checked for the particular route. Whether you have chosen Plovdiv for a spa holiday, a cultural sightseeing trip or simply a business visit, you can still enjoy its splendour.

The city is exceptionally rich in resort complexes, architectural monuments and natural attractions. Whatever your plans, it is worth thinking ahead about the transport you will use. The city has well-organised public transport, but a rental car with automatic transmission gives you greater flexibility to plan your journeys according to your route and the traffic. That is why the staff of the affordable car rental company in Plovdiv, Sky Rent A Car Plovdiv, have thought of everything to help make your stay in the country enjoyable.

Book a rental car in Plovdiv at competitive rates and plan a journey around Bulgaria. Check the included mileage and any excess-mileage charge in the specific offer; unlimited mileage does not automatically apply to every rental.

Car collection and Plovdiv Airport

When you arrive at Plovdiv Airport, which official information places approximately 12 kilometres southeast of Plovdiv, you can request car collection at the airport. Availability, automatic transmission and deposit conditions are confirmed in advance; a car immediately on arrival is not guaranteed without a confirmed booking. Representatives of the affordable car hire Plovdiv company, Sky Rent A Car Plovdiv, will assist with collection according to the confirmed booking terms. If you enjoy mountains and skiing holidays, you will certainly be interested in the ski resorts of Borovets and Pamporovo, as well as the beautiful international resort of Bansko. From Plovdiv Airport, approximate road distances are 130–150 km to Borovets, 75–90 km to Pamporovo and around 170 km to Bansko on a route through Velingrad and Yundola. Exact distances and journey times depend on the chosen road, final address and road conditions; check your navigation before departure.

There are other ways to book a rental car before arriving in the country, including by telephone or email. Sky Rent A Car Plovdiv offers another convenient service: you can request a journey with a professional driver through Sky Rent A Car Plovdiv. The route within the country, time, availability and price of the service are agreed and confirmed separately. Whichever option you choose, collection of the reserved vehicle is arranged at the previously confirmed location and agreed time.

At handover, the representative provides the vehicle documents and keys in accordance with the rental agreement. You can ask for a city and country map or route directions. Transport to your hotel is not automatically included: it must be requested separately and its availability and price confirmed.

Old Plovdiv: museums, galleries and churches

Plovdiv is approximately 150 kilometres from Bulgaria’s capital, Sofia. Allow around two hours for the drive, although the distance and time depend on the starting and finishing addresses, traffic and chosen route. Hiring a car therefore gives you the opportunity to visit this ancient city. Of course, you can also visit the other resorts and towns near Plovdiv: they are beautiful and interesting, and truly worth exploring. The old part of the city, known as Old Plovdiv, attracts visitors with its beauty.

Here you can enjoy a wide variety of architecture and archaeological traces of past eras.

Plovdiv’s hills and historical eras

The city once stood on seven hills, like Rome, but one of the hills was demolished, leaving six. The hills give the city its symmetry. The best-known are the three hills of Plovdiv: Nebet Tepe, Dzhambaz Tepe and Taksim Tepe. As you go up Saborna Street, the printer Danov’s house is near the beginning. Today this beautiful house houses the Museum of Printing; the first issue of the newspaper Maritsa appeared in 1878.

Near the museum stands an Orthodox church dedicated to the Virgin Mary, with a beautiful bell tower painted pink and blue. Inside the church are old icons by some of the best-known masters from Samokov. There is also the Hippocrates pharmacy, which is a museum too. Just up the street you can see two art galleries and the Church of Saints Constantine and Helena. The church’s foundation stone was laid in 1832.

Next are the remains of the fortress on Nebet Tepe, which preserve traces of different historical periods. In 342 BC, Philip II of Macedon, the father of Alexander the Great, conquered the existing Thracian settlement associated with the name Eumolpia. The city received the name Philippopolis; its settlement history began long before Philip II. Later, under the Roman Empire, the city was called Trimontium. It became a major commercial, transit and administrative centre. During the fifth to seventh centuries, Plovdiv, like the rest of Europe, endured difficult times, with invasions and destruction associated with the Huns and other invading peoples. The name Philippopolis was known in antiquity and remained in use during the Byzantine era. In the Middle Ages, the city passed between Byzantine and Bulgarian rule and remained an important regional centre, not the capital of Bulgaria.

After the establishment of the Latin Empire in 1204, Plovdiv became the centre of the Duchy of Philippopolis. During the subsequent military campaigns, Tsar Kaloyan captured the city, which suffered extensive destruction. In 1364, Ottoman forces conquered Plovdiv, and during the Ottoman period it was known as Filibe. The city was liberated in January 1878. Some places in the city still have names of Turkish origin, including some of Plovdiv’s hills.

The Roman theatre and cultural events

The Roman theatre, dating from the end of the first century AD, is an impressive sight that takes you back into the past like a time machine. It is still used for cultural events and often hosts concerts and performances. The Roman theatre lies in the natural saddle between Dzhambaz Tepe and Taksim Tepe, above the road tunnel beneath the Old Town. According to a deciphered inscription, its construction dates to the AD 90s, when Titus Flavius Cotys was the city’s leading official during Emperor Domitian’s reign. This revises the earlier dating to the reign of Trajan. The ancient Roman theatre was uncovered during archaeological investigations between 1968 and 1979.

Car hire Plovdiv: choosing and booking

If you are visiting Plovdiv for the first time and do not want to waste time searching for addresses and directions, a convenient option is to request a rental car with automatic transmission and GPS in advance. If needed, also ask about a separate chauffeur service. Contact Sky for car hire Plovdiv and clarify availability, the price and deposit. If you are looking for deposit-free hire, request explicit confirmation for the particular offer; standard direct-rental conditions require a deposit. You can send an enquiry for car rental in Plovdiv by telephone or online in just a few minutes. Your reservation is confirmed once you receive confirmation of the vehicle and terms.

You can also book a rental car before arriving in Bulgaria. The specialists at Sky Rent A Car Plovdiv will help with the agreed meeting and getting your bearings when collecting the vehicle. Sky Rent A Car Plovdiv offers the option of requesting a car with automatic transmission for collection at Plovdiv Airport, subject to availability and a confirmed booking. Contact the team in advance for an offer and instructions on hiring the vehicle.

The team will guide you through the available offers so that you can choose a suitable vehicle class and comfortably continue your journey around Plovdiv or the country. A specific model is guaranteed only if explicitly confirmed in the offer. Renting a vehicle from Sky Rent A Car Plovdiv is a convenient option for independent travel by car in a foreign country. Our team is available to answer questions about your reservation.

Affordable car hire Plovdiv from Sky Rent A Car Plovdiv

Sky Rent A Car offers rental cars in Plovdiv. The company was founded by specialists with professional experience in car rental. All company representatives provide honest and professional advice: they will help you compare offers and choose a suitable option for you and your family. You can easily use the competitively priced services of Sky Rent A Car Plovdiv. Even when you are abroad, contacting us is easy.

Please contact us using the telephone numbers and email address listed in the contact information on our website. Our team will answer your questions and provide professional assistance with selecting and arranging your rental. Enjoy the services of Sky Rent A Car Plovdiv, the company for affordable rental cars in Plovdiv, and compare the price, included services and terms to choose a good-value offer for your trip.

Parking in Plovdiv and access to the Old Town

Central Plovdiv has a paid Blue Zone. According to municipal information, it operates Monday to Saturday from 08:30 to 18:30, except on official national holidays. Follow the signs at your parking location for the current rules, price and permitted stay. Customers of Bulgarian mobile operators can pay by sending an SMS to 1332 containing the vehicle’s exact registration number. Wait for confirmation; if payment fails, use another indicated payment method.

Vehicle access to parts of the Old Town is restricted by barriers and an access-permit system. Booking a rental car does not confer the right to enter or park in these areas. If your hotel is in the Old Town, ask it about access and where to unload your luggage. For sightseeing, a practical option is to leave the car in a permitted space outside the restricted area and continue on foot.

Frequently asked questions about car hire Plovdiv

How do I book car hire Plovdiv?

Use the booking form at the top of the page or contact Sky Rent A Car on +359 894 622 363 and info@skyrentacar.eu. Provide your dates, times and collection and return locations.

Can I collect the car at Plovdiv Airport?

Request collection at Plovdiv Airport in advance and provide your flight number. Confirm availability, the meeting point, time and any charges with the supplier.

Are automatic cars and deposit-free rentals available?

Automatic transmission can be requested subject to availability. The published conditions for direct hire from Sky Rent A Car require a deposit. Deposit-free rental is possible only if explicitly confirmed in a specific offer; also clarify the payment method.

Which documents should I prepare?

Check the supplier’s requirements for a valid driving licence, identity card or passport, booking confirmation and payment method. Age restrictions and driving-experience requirements are specified in the terms.

Can I request a driver, GPS or hotel delivery?

Specify the services you would like when making your enquiry. Availability, the price, address and time must be confirmed for the specific booking.

What should I check before travelling outside Plovdiv?

Check the permitted mileage, fuel policy, return location and current route. When visiting mountain resorts, plan your journey according to the weather and road conditions.

Where is the vehicle handed over and how is the meeting arranged?

Collection takes place at the location stated in the booking confirmation. For Plovdiv Airport, provide your flight number and request precise meeting instructions and the representative’s telephone number. For an address or hotel, clarify access, the time and any charge in advance; do not assume delivery is automatically included.

What should I do if my flight is delayed or cancelled?

Notify the supplier and provide your new expected arrival time. For direct hire, Sky Rent A Car’s terms provide an exception to the no-show rule where the flight number was supplied in advance and the delay results from a delayed or cancelled flight. Clarify the new meeting arrangements and applicable charges; this does not automatically mean free waiting time.

Is there a fee for collection or return outside opening hours?

For direct hire, the published opening hours are 09:00 to 19:00 daily, and the out-of-hours fee is €20. A separate tariff applies on the holidays specified in the terms. For a vehicle from a partner, that partner’s terms apply. Confirm the final amount for your date and time before booking.