How much does a trip to Sofia, Bulgaria cost?

• Fair taxi price (official, daytime): €10 - €15. Use the official taxi rank outside arrivals or a ride app (Bolt, Yellow). Refuse drivers who approach you inside the terminal or offer a flat price before the meter.
• Best alternative: Metro Line 1 (M1) from Sofia Airport station to the city centre (€1.60)
• Validate your ticket at the yellow machines at platform entrances or inside trams and buses before travelling. Metro gates require tapping the ticket at the barrier. Unvalidated tickets are treated as no ticket.
• Small tips of 5-10% are appreciated in restaurants and cafes. Rounding up taxi fares is common. Tip in cash or on the card where offered.
• Many restaurants show a service charge or cover on the bill, typically 10%. Check the menu or ask before ordering, and review the bill for unexpected charges. Avoid places that present a menu without prices.
• Always choose to be charged in euros and decline dynamic currency conversion. Prefer ATMs attached to bank branches. Some independent ATM kiosks in tourist areas charge high withdrawal fees, so check the fee screen before confirming.

Stay is a double room shared by two (one room per two travelers). Food assumes two cheap meals, a modest dinner and a coffee on a budget, a cheap lunch, a restaurant dinner, coffee and a drink mid-range and restaurant meals, coffees and drinks in comfort. Transport is a daily public transport allowance, plus taxis in the higher tiers. Sights is an average daily allowance for entry tickets and activities. Everything is per day of the trip; a 3-night trip counts 3 days.

Not included: flights, travel insurance, city tax (usually a few euros per person per night, paid at the hotel), shopping and nightlife.

Estimates from average local prices and live hotel rates; exchange rates as of 2026-10-05. Your trip can cost more or less.