Car Rental in Burgas — Compare Deals from €3.99/Day
Same-day snapshot, 5 July 2026: 12 cars listed for Burgas from €20/day — Citroen C3 at €20, Renault Symbol and Skoda Fabia around €25, median €30/day; the from-€3.99 headline is an off-season promo tier, not a July walk-in rate. Burgas Airport (BOJ) is the main gateway to the Southern Bulgarian coast, with annual traffic above 1.8 million passengers and direct access to Sarafovo, the Sea Garden, and the Black Sea coast. A rental car from Burgas Airport lets travelers compare offers from Top Rent A Car, LowCostCars.bg, Green Rent A Car, EasyRent Bulgaria, Autojet, Rentacar.bg, Sky Rent A Car, Burgas Car Rent, Motoroads, Speed Rent A Car, Car1, Fiesta Rent-a-car, Green Motion Bulgaria, Global Rent A Car, and Sixt.
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Burgas car rental comparison works best when each company is matched by fleet, price, and insurance terms, and the best offer is not always the lowest daily rate. Review our airport pickup guide for desk locations and terminal logistics.
| Company | Rating | Fleet / Service | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top Rent A Car | 3.5★ Trustpilot | 3,000+ vehicles, airport counters | From €5/day |
| LowCostCars.bg | 4.4★ Google | Dacia Sandero, Dacia Duster, Dacia Jogger | From €3.99/day |
| Green Rent A Car | 3.8★ Google | Toyota Yaris, Corolla, C-HR, RAV4 | From €6/day |
| EasyRent Bulgaria | 2.5★ Trustpilot | Mixed review profile, airport and resort delivery | From €5/day |
| Autojet / Rentacar.bg | 4.6★ Google | Burgas pickup, transparent contract terms | From €5/day |
| Sky Rent A Car | 4.8★ Google | 16 years of operation, unlimited mileage options | From €6/day |
| Burgas Car Rent / Motoroads | 4.7★ Google | Zero-excess and full coverage options | From €7/day |
| Sixt | 4.5★ Google | International brand, airport desk options | From €12/day |
Source: company review profiles on Google Maps, Trustpilot, and official supplier booking pages (2025). If two companies show similar ratings, contract clarity on excess/deductible, franchise, and preauthorisation is more relevant than star count alone.
What Does Car Rental in Burgas Cost?
Car rental in Burgas is usually cheapest for manual economy cars and most expensive for automatic SUVs during July and August. For reference, a live availability pull on 5 July 2026 returned 12 bookable cars at €20–34/day with a €30/day median — consistent with the peak-season economy column below.
| Class | Example Models | Low Season / Day | Peak Season / Day |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | Dacia Sandero, Peugeot 208, VW Up, Renault Clio V | €3.99–€8 | €25–€40 |
| Compact | Toyota Yaris, Toyota Aygo X | €7–€12 | €30–€55 |
| SUV | Dacia Duster, Opel Mokka, Toyota C-HR, Toyota RAV4 | €6.99–€15 | €40–€70 |
| Estate/MPV | Dacia Jogger, VW Passat | €9–€18 | €45–€85 |
Automatic transmission usually adds €5–€8 per day. Market supply is often only 15%–25% automatic fleet share in Bulgaria. Book 4–6 weeks ahead for automatic models.
Security deposits commonly range from €200 to €400 as a preauthorisation on a credit card. CDW, SCDW, FDW, and zero excess are the main insurance tiers. Fuel, tires, glass, underbody damage, and cross-border use may remain excluded unless the contract says otherwise.
Why Rent a Car in Burgas?
Coast & Nature Access
Direct access to Nessebar, Sozopol, Pomorie, Sunny Beach, Primorsko, Tsarevo, Ahtopol, Sinemorets, Cape Emine, and Arkutino. Explore our day trips guide for distances, parking, and entry fees. Nature stops include Strandzha Nature Park, Ropotamo Reserve, Beglik Tash, Poda Reserve, and Burgas Salt Lakes.
Cost-Competitive Fuel
A95 petrol around €1.33–€1.42/litre and diesel around €1.38–€1.57/litre (2025). LPG available at many stations, but most rental fleets don't provide LPG-converted cars.
Road Network
Trakia Motorway (A1), E87, I-9 access. E-vignette rules apply via bgtoll.bg. Some rentals include toll products; check your contract.
City Parking
Blue Zone and Green Zone parking in Burgas center and near the Sea Garden. SMS payment available with a Bulgarian SIM or local app.
Quick Rental Tips for Burgas
A Burgas rental becomes smoother when you verify payment, vehicle condition, and route permissions before leaving the counter.
1Pay the deposit by credit card, not cash.
A legitimate supplier such as Top Rent A Car, Green Motion Bulgaria, or Sixt usually blocks a preauthorisation on the card rather than taking a cash holding fee. A practical concern is that some suppliers may ask for a second card or a higher deposit for premium SUVs like Toyota RAV4 or VW Passat.
2Film the vehicle before departure.
A 60-second walk-around video that includes every panel, wheel, roof, windshield, and the fuel gauge helps document the condition of a Dacia Sandero, Toyota Yaris, or Peugeot 208 at pickup time. Keep in mind that video evidence supports the claim, but it does not replace the rental form if the company requires written notes for prior damage.
3Book automatic cars early.
Market supply for automatic Dacia Duster, Opel Mokka, Toyota C-HR, or Toyota Corolla models is limited in summer, and booking 4 to 6 weeks ahead is the most practical target. However, prices can still rise if demand spikes during late July and early August.
4Check cross-border policies before leaving Burgas.
Companies such as Motoroads, Sky Rent A Car, or Car1 may permit travel to Turkey, Romania, or Greece with written approval and Green Card insurance, but the fee structure can change by destination. One thing to watch: a cross-border franchise or deductible can be much higher than the domestic deposit.
5Plan around Burgas Airport timing.
BOJ sits near Sarafovo, and summer traffic on the E87 can slow transfers toward Sunny Beach, Nessebar, and Pomorie, especially when arrivals concentrate at Terminal 2 and the Arrivals Hall. Be aware that winter operations can change, so flight schedules and desk opening hours should be confirmed directly with the rental provider before arrival.
6Use the right parking zone and road tools.
Blue Zone and Green Zone parking in Burgas requires correct payment, and longer drives toward Karnobat, Thrace, or Strandzha Mountains may need a valid e-vignette on the vehicle. One limitation is that some rentals include the toll product while others bill it separately, so the contract should name bgtoll.bg coverage explicitly.
FAQ
What insurance do Burgas car rentals usually include?
Most Burgas car rentals include CDW by default, and many suppliers offer SCDW, FDW, or zero excess upgrades for an extra fee. A typical example is a €200–€400 preauthorisation with a reduced excess on economy cars. The tradeoff is that tyres, glass, undercarriage, and cross-border travel may still be excluded unless the contract says full coverage.
Is it cheaper to book Burgas Airport pickup in advance?
Yes, advance booking usually produces the lowest airport pickup price. A Dacia Sandero or Toyota Yaris can be available from €3.99/day in shoulder season, but last-minute summer bookings often rise by 300%–400%.
Do I need a Green Card insurance document to leave Bulgaria?
Yes, a Green Card insurance document may be required when crossing into Turkey, Greece, or other neighbouring countries. Some companies provide the document with the contract, while others charge extra or refuse cross-border travel entirely. Read our cross-border rental guide for full details.
Which Burgas car rental companies are best for low deposits?
Speed Rent A Car, LowCostCars.bg, and some offers from Green Motion Bulgaria are often chosen for lower deposit pressure or reduced preauthorisation requirements. A no-deposit offer can be useful for travellers without a premium credit card.
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