Your Complete Guide to Hiring Rental Cars in Sofia

Nestled at the foot of the famous ski mountain range Vitosha, Sofia is a favorite destination for family vacation. Sofia holds a history and heritage that stretches over seven millennia making it one of the oldest cities of Europe. The city is best suggested if you are looking for a peaceful escape from the bustling city activities of your daily life. But make sure to go for car rentals Sofia to explore all the major attractions of this vibrant city with your family. 

While booking a car on rental, make sure to keep ticking these few tips to ensure everything falls on place during your family holiday.

1. The papers must be checked and verified

To legally drive a car anywhere in Bulgaria, one has to have a driving license issued by a governing authority. At the same time, it is better to check for all the relevant paperworks provided to the driver by the rental company you are hiring from.

2. Ensure the service provider has these items fitted in the cars

Do definitely check for certain things that your driver must carry in the vehicle provided by the car rental. These include:

1. Headlight beam deflectors
2. Warning triangle (in case of a breakdown)
3. Reflective jacket
4. Fire extinguisher
5. First aid box

3. Does your chauffer know the basic rules of the road?

In Bulgaria, you drive on the right and overtake on the left. You also leave your headlights on at all times, including daytime, and dipped so as not to dazzle the traffic oncoming. Sofia tram network is the main public transportation in the city; make sure to give them the right of way. Honking is forbidden in urban area between 10pm and 6 am (except at accident spots). The driver must wear his seat belt and must never drink drive in Sofia. Eating, smoking, and using mobile devices behind the wheels is strictly prohibited as well. Do check these with your driver if he is strictly abiding by the traffic law.

4. Travelling with children? Look for child restraints

Do ask your driver about the child restraints, especially for kids below 3 years. If the child is above 3 years and less than 150 cm in height, they have to sit in the back.

5. Speed limit – make sure the driver adheres to it

Ensure the speed limit of Sofia and do confirm the same from your driver. It is 50 km/h in urban areas, 90 km/h away from urban areas, and 130 km/h on motor ways. Do ask your driver if he maintains the speed limit as stipulated by law.

6. Parking rules must be followed strictly

Parking at Sofia is a daunting task, especially during busy times. Don’t let your driver park randomly anywhere obstructing the traffic. Also, make sure your driver follows the traffic rules, especially parking which is allowed only on the left.

7. Costs, rules and extra charges

• Make sure to be dropped at the same location where you were picked from to avoid extra charges.
• When you get your rental contract, check to note if there is any damage on the car then and there. If found, let the agency know of it to avoid being blamed and charged for it.

You can book the best quality rental services from VAL & KAR Rent A Car Bulgaria for car rentals in Sofia. Get in touch with them on val-kar.com or call at 359878666944 to learn more about the booking procedure.