General Conditions

General Rental Information

The renter and the driver have to be in possession of a valid driving licence, ID card or passport and valid credit card.

Minimum age in Bulgaria is 18 years.The driver must have driving experience at least:

  • 1 year - MCMR, MDMR , ECMR, EDMR
  • 2  years - CDMR, IDMR, SDAR , SDMR, FDAR , FDMR , FVMR

A Young Driver Surcharge of EUR 30.00 per rental applies for drivers under 21 years.

Conditions of Payment

Thrifty accept following credit cards: American Express, Diners Club, Eurocard/Mastercard, Visa.

We do not accept any prepaid cards or debit cards (Visa Electron).

Cash Payment is accepted in combination with a valid Credit Card. Thrifty Bulgaria does not refund paid: Fares taxes, charges and Fees for other service. Pre-paid bookings are not refundable.

General Insurance Conditions

  • CDW - Collision Damage Waiver
  • TPW - Theft Protection Waiver

             CDW and TPW limit renter`s liability to the amount of Non-Waivable Excess. This excess will aply in case of theft or damage.The amounts for responsibilities are as follows:

500.00 EUR  -  MCMR, MDMR , ECMR, EDMR, CDMR , IDMR

700.00 EUR - SDAR, SDMR, FDAR , FDMR , FVMR

  • STPW - Super Theft Protection Waiver
  • SCDW-Super Collision Damage Waiver

            Super waivers are available to remove non-waivable excess. In case the vehicle was damaged , there are losses or robery of the entire vehicle or part of it as result of renter`s neglifence , the renter is obliged to fully in indemnify  the lessor.

The price of super waivers is :

8.00 EUR/day MCMR, MDMR, ECMR, EDMR, CDMR, IDMR

11.00 EUR/day  SDAR, SDMR, FDAR, FDMR, FVMR

Police report is a must when insurance event occurs. If it is not presented  the renter covers all expenses.

Airport Fee

For all rentals starting at airport locations there is a  charge of  15.00 EUR.

Winterization fee

For all rentals between 1st November - 31st March we apply tax from 5.00 EUR per day.All cars are equipped with snow tires and ice scrapers.

Road Tax

A Road Tax of  2.00 EUR  per day occurs.

Additional equipment

Navigation system - 5.00 EUR/day

Baby/child seat - 5.00 EUR/day

Snow chains - 5.00 EUR/day

Ski rack - 5.00 EUR/day

Additional Driver

An Additional Driver Surcharge of  3.00 EUR per day applies.

Delivery & Collection

Within city limits is free within 10 km. Outside city limits - between 20  EUR and 80 EUR.

Out of Opening Hours

Renting/returning a vehicle out of Thrifty opening hours is possible. Additional charge of 25.00 EUR applies .

One-Way Rentals

Some locations do offer one way rentals. Allowe both ways to Sofia downtown , Sofia airport , Varna Airport , Burgas Airport, Plovdiv Airport and only drop off location to Veliko Tarnovo and Russe. In case you return the car to non authorized location 50% penalty fee will apply.

Fuel

All vehilces are supplied with a full tank of fuel and should be refilled returned the same way, otherwise refuelling chargeof 3.00 EUR/liter  will apply.

Lost registration document, car keys or plate number

A charge of 200 EUR will apply VAT

All rates are exclusive of 20% VAT