Deposit amounts, zero-deposit availability, accepted payment methods and excess ranges across 38 pickup cities in Bulgaria. Compiled from live rental offers, refreshed weekly.
VERIFIED: 2026-07-30 · 281 OFFERS · 38 CITIESAs of July 2026, 37 of 281 car rental offers in Bulgaria (13%) require no deposit at pickup. Where a deposit applies, it ranges from $50 to $3,600 (median $300) and can be paid in cash at 60% of suppliers. The advance payment is made online at booking; exact conditions for each car are stated in the booking voucher.
Deposit conditions in Bulgaria differ more by car class than by city. The table aggregates all checked offers; amounts are ranges because each rental company sets its own terms, and the voucher for a specific car is the binding document.
| Car class | Zero-deposit offers | Deposit range (where applies) | Excess range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy (Chevrolet Aveo, Citroen C-Elysee, Citroen C3) | 19 of 110 (17%) | $50 - $1,200 | $100 - $2,500 |
| Comfort sedan (Audi A3, BMW 118i, BMW 218d) | 17 of 115 (15%) | $100 - $1,800 | $100 - $3,000 |
| SUV and crossover (BMW X4, Citroen C-Crosser, Citroen C3) | 1 of 45 (2%) | $100 - $3,600 | $200 - $5,000 |
| Premium and sports (BMW 2-Series, BMW 320d, BMW 520D) | 0 of 11 (0%) | $100 - $1,800 | $200 - $1,800 |
Source: 281 live offers aggregated on 2026-07-30. Amounts in USD.
Every offer in the dataset splits payment in two: an advance paid online at booking, and the remaining amount at pickup. Zero-deposit offers block nothing beyond that; deposit offers additionally hold or charge the deposit at pickup and return it after the car comes back undamaged. Traffic fines and toll charges are billed by the rental company separately after the return. Deposit Index is a data reference: the rental agreement is concluded directly with the rental company.
Where a deposit applies, suppliers in Bulgaria accept the following methods. Acceptance is counted across all checked offers; the methods for a specific car are listed in its voucher.
| Deposit payment method | Offers accepting | Share | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Credit card | 197 of 281 | 70% | optional where accepted, never the only method |
| Cash | 168 of 281 | 60% | refund by bank transfer, up to 30 days |
| Debit card | 119 of 281 | 42% | charged, not held |
| Cryptocurrency | 0 of 281 | 0% | coins and refund terms set by the rental company |
City-level pages show local zero-deposit availability, delivery options and how conditions differ from the country baseline.
| Pickup city | Offers checked | Zero-deposit share | Deposit range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sofia | 222 | 12% | $50 - $3,600 |
| Burgas | 207 | 18% | $50 - $1,800 |
| Varna | 191 | 14% | $50 - $1,800 |
| Obzor | 136 | 19% | $50 - $500 |
| Pomorie | 136 | 19% | $50 - $500 |
| Sunny Beach | 136 | 19% | $50 - $500 |
| Elenite | 127 | 20% | $50 - $500 |
| Sveti Vlas | 127 | 20% | $50 - $500 |
| Golden Sands | 127 | 20% | $50 - $500 |
| Nesebar | 125 | 21% | $50 - $500 |
| Sozopol | 125 | 21% | $50 - $500 |
| Albena | 118 | 22% | $50 - $500 |
| Ravda | 116 | 22% | $50 - $500 |
| Sarafovo | 116 | 22% | $50 - $500 |
| Balchik | 112 | 23% | $50 - $500 |
| Kavarna | 112 | 23% | $50 - $500 |
| Kranevo | 101 | 26% | $50 - $400 |
| Primorsko | 101 | 26% | $50 - $400 |
| Chernomorets | 101 | 26% | $50 - $400 |
| Plovdiv | 100 | 26% | $100 - $1,600 |
| Byalavarna | 78 | 0% | $50 - $500 |
| Ahtopol | 67 | 0% | $50 - $500 |
| Lozenets | 67 | 0% | $50 - $500 |
| Tsarevo | 64 | 41% | $100 - $500 |
| Duni | 62 | 42% | $100 - $400 |
| Bansko | 49 | 53% | $100 - $400 |
| Bjala | 49 | 53% | $100 - $400 |
| Dobrich | 49 | 53% | $100 - $400 |
| Kosharitsa | 49 | 53% | $100 - $400 |
| Varvara | 49 | 53% | $100 - $400 |
| Smolyan | 49 | 53% | $100 - $400 |
| Shumen | 49 | 53% | $100 - $400 |
| Stara Zagora | 21 | 0% | $100 - $511 |
| Aytos | 15 | 0% | $100 - $500 |
| Ruse | 11 | 0% | $200 - $500 |
| Veliko Tarnovo | 9 | 0% | $300 - $500 |
| Velingrad | 9 | 0% | $300 - $500 |
| Saintsconstantineandhelena | 6 | 0% | $300 - $500 |
Each cut answers one question with the full dataset behind it:
Document requirements do not depend on the deposit model - suppliers check the same set for every renter.
Yes. 13% of checked offers in Bulgaria (37 of 281) require no deposit at pickup. See the dedicated data page: car rental in Bulgaria without deposit.
Where a deposit applies, it ranges from $50 to $3,600 depending on the car class and supplier, with a median of $300. The binding amount for a specific car is stated in its voucher.
A credit card is accepted by 70% of suppliers but is not the only option: cash deposits are accepted by 60%, and 13% of offers need no deposit at all. Details: renting in Bulgaria without a credit card.
The excess ranges from $100 to $5,000 depending on class (median $500). Full breakdown: excess and liability in Bulgaria.
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