drive on the right; overtake on the left; give right of way to vehicles approaching from the right at crossroads and to buses in urban areas
- min age of a driver - 18 years.children must be at least 12 years of age to sit in the front seat
- the use of seat belts is compulsory for front-seat passengers
- speed limits for cars are as follows: 50 km/h in built-up areas, 90 km/h outside built-up areas, 130 km/h on motorways
- drinking and driving is prohibited - blood / alcohol limit is 0.5‰
- trams always have priority; pedestrians on banded cross walks have priority over all vehicles except trams
- on one-way streets, park on the right only
- beginning 01-01-2005 a vignette system has been introduced for private cars (including visitors, for use on ALL roads) and will be available at the border
- on-the-spot fines are in operation for speeding, drink-driving, not having the correct documents on you etc.; the police may stop you without a reason to check your documents; you can also be fined for refusing to show your documents, refusing to be tested for alchohol or allowing someone under the influence of alchohol or drugs to drive your car

- the best way to explore Bulgaria is by car
- fuel stations are located in large towns and every 35 km or so along main roads; most stations operate from 24 hours; credit cards accepted for fuel payment at Shell and OMV stations
- signs are usually in the Cyrillic alphabet except for highways between major cities
- emergency phone numbers: Police - 166; Fire Service - 160; Ambulance - 150
- the Blue Zone system for parking operates in towns; park where the international P is displayed
- care should be taken when driving, particularly at night since many roads are in poor condition and road works are not always signposted; horse-driven carts, motorcycles and scooters can sometimes be found on major roads driving at night without lights
- jaywalking is frequent - be very careful while driving in cities.

Welcome to BF-Rentacar of Bulgaria.

We are based in Yambol but will deliver to all locations and airports around Bulgaria.

We have a varied selection of vehicles to suit all requirements and budgets.

Free delivery in the Yambol area, Discounts for regular clients, first class service and great vehicles.

To be a foreigner and to travel by car all over Bulgaria is a wonderful journey. The country is very beautiful and picturesque - sea, planes, mountains, small villages, towns.
   The roads may surprise the people who are used to European or North American road standards. The condition of the main roads, which connect the big cities as well as that of nearly 500 km's of highways is relatively good. To a high degree it is due to the renewal projects financed by the EU. Nevertheless, especially when it's dark, it is recommended to drive very carefully - even the reconstructed areas may surprise you with pot-holes. Road aid vehicles belong to small private companies and are concentrated along the main roads and highways.
   There are plenty of gas stations along the roads and many of the companies that own them are Bulgarian, but there are also chains of two foreign companies - Shell and OMV. The Fuel prices are almost one and the same but the fuel quality does vary, so stick to the main three. That is why, the gas stations of Shell, LUK and OMV are recommended. Besides that, the petrol stations have shops and fast food restaurants. There are also plenty of roadside restaurants, which offer Bulgarian national food, mainly grill. The parking lots are not guarded but they are relatively secure.

   The road signs in Bulgaria are light-reflective with notices in Cyrillic and Latin and with sizes in compliance with European standards. A problem, however, is the fact that the notices along second-class roads are only in Cyrillic. helps if you buy 2 maps, 1 in latin and other in cyrillic.

   If you have to stop to look for help or advice from people, you'd find out that Bulgarians are kind and helpful, but just a few of them, mostly young people, speak English. On almost all main roads your mobile phone will be covered by one of the Bulgarian mobile operators.