Sunny weather, sandy beaches and picturesque towns attract tourists. You can get to Bulgaria by plane, but you can also choose a car. We will check what to pay attention to when going on such a trip, what to take with you, whether there are toll roads and how much fuel costs in Bulgaria.
Toll roads and highways in Bulgaria
We have almost 800 km of highways in Bulgaria. A fee is charged for moving on them. Drivers traveling in this country must purchase a vignette, which will give them the right to drive on both highways and expressways. Below is a map of toll roads in Bulgaria.
Tolls in Bulgaria
In addition to toll roads and expressways, when traveling to Bulgaria, you also have to pay to cross a river by ferry or bridge. Below is the cost of travel by car in the most popular areas:
- ferry across the Danube (Oryahovo-Beket) – 33 BGN (17 EUR),
- crossing the New Europe bridge (Kalafat-Vidin) – 12 levs (6 euros),
- Crossing the Druzhba Bridge (Giurgiu-Ruse) – 4 BGN (2 EUR)
Vignettes in Bulgaria
You can purchase different types of vignettes for passenger cars, depending on how long you plan to drive on Bulgarian roads.
- weekend – approx. 42 zlotys,
- 7 days – about PLN 58.
- 12 months – about PLN 105.
Vignettes in Bulgaria can be purchased online.
Are there vignettes in the countries on the way to Bulgaria?
The most common route that drivers choose to get to Bulgaria is via Slovakia, Hungary and Romania.
Slovakia has vignettes (see: Slovakia vignettes ). Their cost: 10 days – approx. 48 zlotys, 30 days – approx.
In Hungary, you also need to have a vignette (see: Vignettes of Hungary ). It costs about PLN 86 for 10 days, about PLN 113 for 12 months.
Vignettes are also valid in Romania (see: Romania vignettes ) . Their cost for 7 days is approximately PLN 14, 30 days is approx.
Auto equipment in Bulgaria
In Bulgaria, mandatory equipment for cars is wider than in Poland. In addition to a working fire extinguisher and a warning triangle, the driver must have a first-aid kit, a reflective vest (in non-built-up areas) and rubber gloves. It is also recommended to have spare light bulbs and anti-theft protection in the car, but this is not necessary.
Bulgaria – the most important traffic rules and speed limits
When traveling in Bulgaria, you should know the current rules to avoid a fine. Let’s check what the speed limits are:
- in populated areas you can drive at a speed of no more than 50 km/h,
- outside populated areas, you can drive a car at a speed of no more than 90 km/h,
- on highways, a car can travel at a maximum speed of 130 km/h.
In addition, remember that all passengers, both in front and behind the car, must wear seat belts. Dipped headlights are mandatory 24 hours a day from November 1 to March 1. It is also worth remembering that in Bulgaria traffic moves to the right. Pedestrians on pedestrian crossings and trams always have the right of way.
Children under the age of 12 must ride in the back seat.
Important phone numbers for traveling in Bulgaria
When preparing for a trip to Bulgaria, it’s a good idea to write down important phone numbers so that you have them handy in case of a crisis. This will definitely facilitate the operation and speed up the response of rescuers. The most important thing is to stay calm and call for help as soon as possible.
- 112 – the universal number of the emergency service is also valid in Bulgaria
- 166 – the police
- 150 – emergency service
- 160 – fire department
- 146 – assistance on the road