The average price of a 7-day trip to Bulgaria is $879 for a solo traveler, $1,412 for a couple, and $1,161 for a family of 4. Bulgaria hotels range from $33 to $153 per night with an average of $58, while most vacation rentals will cost $80 to $360 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Bulgaria (from all airports) are between $449 and $1,088 per person for economy flights and $1,410 to $3,416 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $27 to $54 per person per day for transportation and enjoying local restaurants.
See below for average, budget, and luxury trip costs. You can also look up flight costs from your airport for more tailored flight pricing.
The Cheapest Times to Visit Bulgaria
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to Bulgaria and stay in a Bulgaria hotel:
- January 1st to April 1st
- September 10th to December 16th (except the weeks of September 17th and October 15th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Bulgaria is usually mid January.
Average Bulgaria Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Bulgaria for a week is $690-$1,332($99-$190 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $27 to $54 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $261 to $612 for economy
Lodging: $40 to $55 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $46 to $57 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Bulgaria for a week is $1,133-$2,315($162-$331 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $53 to $107 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $522 to $1,224 for economy
Lodging: $40 to $55 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $46 to $57 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Bulgaria for a week is $2,212-$4,608($316-$658 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $107 to $215 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,043 to $2,449 for economy
Lodging: $79 to $109 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $70 to $85 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Bulgaria
How cheap can you make a vacation to Bulgaria? The cheapest trip to Bulgaria is about $74 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 10% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $20 per night. These inexpensive rentals must be booked as early as possible and may not be in the most desirable areas. 1-star hotels are more likely to be available, with rooms starting at around $28.
Even cheaper trips are possible depending on where you live and whether you can drive. Check the cheapest times to fly for more saving ideas.
Budget Solo Traveler
The lowest cost for one person to visit Bulgaria for a week is $520-$1,160($74-$166 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $13 to $26 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $261 to $612 for economy
Lodging: $28 to $33 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $32 to $61 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Bulgaria for a week is $872-$1,961($125-$280 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $26 to $53 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $522 to $1,224 for economy
Lodging: $28 to $33 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $32 to $61 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Bulgaria for a week is $1,702-$3,737($243-$534 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $53 to $106 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,043 to $2,449 for economy
Lodging: $56 to $65 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $48 to $91 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is easy to travel to Bulgaria cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Bulgaria Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Bulgaria.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Bulgaria for a week is $1,532-$6,602($219-$943 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $54 to $109 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $668 to $1,507 for first class
Lodging: $81 to $153 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $362 to $722 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Bulgaria for a week is $2,571-$8,864($367-$1,266 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $107 to $217 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,336 to $3,013 for first class
Lodging: $81 to $153 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $362 to $722 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Bulgaria for a week is $5,148-$15,509($735-$2,216 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $214 to $435 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,672 to $6,026 for first class
Lodging: $163 to $307 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $545 to $1,073 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Bulgaria Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Bulgaria is lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Bulgaria due to very high property costs. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Bulgaria Lodging Cost by Star Status
The average price for the class of hotel is on the (y) axis. The hotel class (out of 5 stars) is on the (x) axis.
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Prices are based on Bulgaria hotel averages and may not reflect current prices. In some cases, we extrapolate prices to estimate costs, and hotels with your desired star rating may not be available.
Vacation Rental Prices
The percent of vacation rentals in the price range is on the left (y) axis. Price range is on the bottom (x) axis.
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There are a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Bulgaria.
Flight Costs to Bulgaria
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,088 average in late June to a low of $449 in mid January. Median flight price is $533. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Bulgaria our data includes thousands of originating airports, and hundreds of airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations.
Average Flight Cost by Season
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Average Flight Cost by Day of Week
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The cheapest day to fly in is typically Wednesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Wednesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Bulgaria, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $639, so you can easily save about 142% simply by using our free flight guides and booking in advance.
Daily Expenses Budget
Daily vacation expenses vary more based on what you’re interested in doing. A fine dining restaurant with drinks around Bulgaria can easily cost $198 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $13 per person. Private tours can cost $397 per day, but self-guided tours to see the outdoor sights can be free. Costs vary wildly, so recommendations are made based on the cost of living and averages we see for this type of vacation.