Bulgaria is one of Europe's most naturally beautiful and diverse destinations, offering both majestic mountainous landscapes and beautiful beaches. It isn't a massive place - driving your car hire across the country takes just six hours - but there's plenty of ground to cover by car. And once you're off the major roads, you will discover that a network of smaller routes also weaves its way between Bulgaria's cities.
Bulgaria Time Difference
Before travelling with your cheap car hire to Bulgaria, it's important to be aware that the country is in the Eastern European Time Zone. Eastern European Standard Time (EET) is two hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT+2), so don't forget to set your clock when driving your car hire in Sofia.
Summer (Daylight-Saving) Time is observed in Bulgaria, where the time is shifted forward by one hour - three hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT+3). After the summer months, the time difference in Bulgaria is shifted back by one hour to Eastern European Time (EET) or (GMT+2).
Language in Bulgaria
The offical language of Bulgaria is Bulgarian. However, the majority of people speak English as their second language and they are very happy to converse in English with tourists from the UK, so if you ever need to ask for directions when driving your car hire in Varna, it should be simple!
Electricity in Bulgaria
In Bulgaria, the voltage is 220 volts AC (50 cycles). Plugs are of the round two-pin continental type.
Currency in Bulgaria
After booking your cheap car hire in Bulgaria, take a look at the current exchange rates to prepare for your holidays. The currency in Bulgaria is the Leva (BGN). ATM machines are common in Sofia and in resort towns.The local Bulgaria tax is 20%
Tourism in Bulgaria
When planning your holiday with a car hire in Bulgaria, be sure to take a look at the following websites to find out tourist office locations, places to visit, accommodations and other helpful information before travelling. To know more about travelling in Bulgaria, visit the Bulgaria Tourist Office website.
Bulgaria Visa & Embassy Information
There is no holiday visa requirement for UK citizens travelling to Bulgaria. Only passport required. The British Embassy in Bulgaria is located in Sofia. To know more about UK Embassies in Bulgaria and other information, visit the website provided.
Before you book your cheap car hire in Bulgaria, it's probably worth taking a look at the above essential Bulgaria travel information, which includes everything you need to know when planning your holiday, as well as all the arrangements you need to make before travelling.
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