Travel Cost to Bulgaria
Republic of Bulgaria
Planning a trip to Bulgaria? Whether you're a budget backpacker or prefer luxury travel, understanding the costs is essential. Based on our 2026 data, travelers can expect to spend around $48 to $145 per day depending on their travel style.
📖 About Bulgaria
Bulgaria, officially the Republic of Bulgaria, is a country in Southeast Europe.
It is situated on the eastern portion of the Balkans directly south of the Danube river and west of the Black Sea.
Bulgaria is bordered by Greece and Turkey to the south, Serbia and North Macedonia to the west, and Romania to the north. It covers a territory of 110,994 square kilometres (42,855 sq mi) and is the tenth largest within the European Union and the sixteenth-largest country in Europe by area. Sofia is the nation's capital and largest city; other major cities include Plovdiv, Varna, and Burgas.
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📊 Estimated Budget for Bulgaria
This is an estimated calculation based on regional averages. Actual costs may vary based on your specific location and choices.
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Estimated Total Budget
$1,134
$81 per day × 7 days × 2 travelers
Accommodation
$38 per night
Food & Dining
$18 per day
Local Transport
$11 per day
Entertainment
Budget Tips for Bulgaria
- Your money goes much further here than Western Europe
- Local transportation is very affordable
- Try traditional restaurants for authentic and cheap meals
- Many historic sites have minimal entrance fees
Best time to visit: May to September
Peak season: July to August
Bulgaria Facts
🏛️ Capital
Sofia
🌍 Continent
Europe
📐 Area
110,879 km²
📞 Phone Code
+359
💰 Currency
Bulgarian lev
лв (BGN)
🗺️ Region
Southeast Europe
🗣️ Languages Spoken:
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
10 sites in Bulgaria
Madara Rider
The Madara Rider, representing the figure of a knight triumphing over a lion, is carved into a 100-m-high cliff near the village of Madara in north-ea...
Read More →Boyana Church
Located on the outskirts of Sofia, Boyana Church consists of three buildings. The eastern church was built in the 10th century, then enlarged at the b...
Read More →Thracian Tomb of Kazanlak
Discovered in 1944, this tomb dates from the Hellenistic period, around the end of the 4th century BC. It is located near Seutopolis, the capital city...
Read More →Rock-Hewn Churches of Ivanovo
In the valley of the Roussenski Lom River, in north east Bulgaria, a complex of rock-hewn churches, chapels, monasteries and cells developed in the vi...
Read More →Ancient City of Nessebar
Situated on a rocky peninsula on the Black Sea, the more than 3,000-year-old site of Nessebar was originally a Thracian settlement (Menebria). At the ...
Read More →Srebarna Nature Reserve
The Srebarna Nature Reserve is a freshwater lake adjacent to the Danube and extending over 600 ha. It is the breeding ground of almost 100 species of ...
Read More →2026 Holidays in Bulgaria
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