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Car & Van Hire in Bourgas

Enterprise car hire locations in Bourgas

Bourgas is served by an international airport, which is located a short drive from the city. Buses connect the airport and the city centre throughout the day, and the journey takes 30 minutes. Alternatively, you can arrange a private transfer, take a taxi, or drop by the Enterprise Rent-A-Car desk at the arrivals hall, which offers flexible car hire in Bourgas and after-hours returns. With your own wheels, you can enjoy comfortable and convenient travel at your own pace.

What to do and see in Bourgas

Due to its mild summer weather and location on the Black Sea Coast, Bourgas is known as a summer beach destination. The city’s waterfront and its main beach run for more than five kilometres. Here, you'll find amenities like child play areas, beach bars and ice cream shops.

On the southern side of Bourgas Beach, the pier and the marina are particularly lively in the evenings, when locals and tourists go for a leisurely stroll. This is also the departure point for boat rides to the nearby St. Anastasia Island, where you can swim, visit a museum and enjoy a traditional Bulgarian meal with sea views.

Next to Bourgas Beach is Sea Garden, a large city park dotted with landscaped flower gardens, sculptures, outdoor cafes and play areas. Also, in the park, you’ll find an open-air dinosaur-themed museum and a horse riding centre, both of which are child-friendly. Other suggestions for family outings include the Zoo and Sunset Aquapark, both located near the airport.

The majority of historical attractions in Bourgas are in the streets around the train station. Here you will find the Archaeological Museum, the Ethnographic Museum and the Regional History Museum, as well as renowned cultural venues like the State Opera Building.

The downtown area is also the best place to go for a meal, knowing you’ll find all kinds of fine dining restaurants and informal eateries, as well as cocktail bars, pubs, microbreweries and coffee shops. For Bulgarian fish and seafood dishes, head to the waterfront, where there are several eateries open until late.

The biggest shopping centre is the Mall Galleria, though there are smaller shopping outlets and independent stores in the downtown area.

With your own wheels, you can reach some of the top attractions in the Bourgas region, like the thermal Roman baths in Aquae Calidae, the Roman city of Deultum, or the waterfalls in Strandzha Nature Park. You can also drive around Bourgas Bay and explore picturesque towns like Nessebar and Sozopol.

Some of the most famous events in Bourgas take place in Sea Garden Park, as is the case of the Summer Sand Sculpture Festival. Other renowned events include the Sailing Week and International Regatta, the Wine and Spirits Fest and the International Folk Dance Festival. To enjoy these events, be sure to check the dates before travelling.

Driving in Bourgas

Although Bourgas is blessed with long and warm summers, winter temperatures often dip below zero, and snowfall is not uncommon, even though the city is on the coast. If you travel to Bourgas during the winter, you’ll have to ensure that your vehicle complies with winter driving regulations. Between November to March, dipped headlights or daytime running lights and winter tyres are mandatory in order to improve safety and visibility. Chains and studded tyres are not necessary in this part of the country.

Drinking and driving regulations are very strict in Bulgaria, and they’re enforced through frequent checks in holiday resort areas like Bourgas. The maximum blood alcohol content allowed is a very low 0.05%, and anything above the limit warrants fines of hundreds of euros and could potentially spell legal trouble, too.

Speed limits are 120 km/h on motorways like the A1, which connects Bourgas with other major Bulgarian cities like Plovdiv and Sofia. Within the city, speed limits range between 40 km/h and 50 km/h, and on all other roads outside built-up areas, the maximum speed is set to 90 km/h. Penalties for exceeding the speed limit increase according to the severity of the offence, and in the worst-case scenario, they can lead to a temporary licence suspension. Fines can also be issued for using the phone, eating or smoking while driving.

Although there are no toll roads in Bulgaria, when you arrange a car or van hire in Bourgas, you’ll need to ensure the vehicle has a vignette sticker on the windshield. If it doesn’t, it’s possible that the agency has purchased an e-vignette, which doesn’t need to be displayed. In any case, it’s compulsory to have a vignette linked to the car’s plates when driving on all Bulgarian roads, irrespective of their category. Short-term vignettes are available as weekend or week-long passes. You can enquire about vignettes with your car hire agent.

Central Bourgas has a paid parking system in place. Blue Zone parking applies during daytime hours on weekdays throughout the year, and Green Zone parking is enforced daily during peak season (summer months). Another thing you need to be aware of when looking for parking in Bourgas is that in one-way streets, you can only park on the left.

Car and van hire in Bulgaria with Enterprise

Enterprise Bulgaria offers a range of car and van hire services including one-way, long-term and short-term vehicle hire. Commercial clients can speak to our award-winning business rental team who will tailor a mobility solution for your needs and budget.

We are part of the Enterprise group, the largest transportation solutions provider in the world. Our global network covers more than 90 countries and over 9,500 locations, allowing us to serve your mobility needs, wherever you’re going.

We are committed to providing the best service possible and exceeding our customers’ expectations for quality and value.

Car hire in Bourgas

If you are travelling with your family or in a big group, you may find a 7-seater or a people carrier will give you more space to travel comfortably with your luggage. For a city trip, a handy hatchback that’s easy to park may suit you better. For business trips or long drives an executive car will combine comfort and performance.

Whether you prefer automatic to manual transmission, no problem. If you want a petrol, diesel or hybrid engine, we’ve got you covered. You may also need GPS, a child seat or want to add another driver to the contract, let us know and we’ll arrange it for you.

Van hire in Bourgas

Should you need to hire a van while you’re in Bourgas, all our vans can be driven on a standard licence and are modern, clean and easy to drive. Just ask and one of our branch team will happily show you around your hire van to make sure you are comfortable with it before you head off.