The average price of a 7-day trip to Central Bulgaria is $1,097 for a solo traveler, $1,970 for a couple, and $3,694 for a family of 4. Central Bulgaria hotels range from $28 to $87 per night with an average of $55, while most vacation rentals will cost $120 to $320 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Sofia Airport (SOF) are between $714 and $1,092 per person for economy flights and $2,241 to $3,427 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $25 to $56 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 Central Bulgaria, BG
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to SOF and stay in a Central Bulgaria hotel:
- January 1st to April 1st
- September 10th to December 16th (except the week of September 17th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Central Bulgaria is usually mid January.
Average Central Bulgaria Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Central Bulgaria for a week is $768-$1,583($110-$226 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $25 to $56 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $407 to $885 for economy
Lodging: $31 to $51 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $41 to $51 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Central Bulgaria for a week is $1,964-$3,274($281-$468 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $50 to $112 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $814 to $1,770 for economy
Lodging: $31 to $51 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $41 to $51 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Central Bulgaria for a week is $2,700-$5,720($386-$817 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $100 to $224 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,628 to $3,540 for economy
Lodging: $62 to $102 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $66 to $77 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Central Bulgaria
How cheap can you make a vacation to Central Bulgaria? The cheapest trip to Central Bulgaria is about $87 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 2% 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 $23.
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 Central Bulgaria for a week is $611-$1,286($87-$184 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $12 to $23 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $407 to $885 for economy
Lodging: $23 to $28 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $40 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Central Bulgaria for a week is $1,102-$2,332($157-$333 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $24 to $46 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $814 to $1,770 for economy
Lodging: $23 to $28 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $40 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Central Bulgaria for a week is $2,144-$4,544($306-$649 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $48 to $92 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,628 to $3,540 for economy
Lodging: $46 to $56 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $30 to $60 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is easy to travel to Central Bulgaria cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Central 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 Central Bulgaria.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Central Bulgaria for a week is $1,901-$6,446($272-$921 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $45 to $101 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,148 to $2,283 for first class
Lodging: $73 to $87 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $320 to $576 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Central Bulgaria for a week is $3,364-$9,436($481-$1,348 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $90 to $202 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,296 to $4,566 for first class
Lodging: $73 to $87 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $320 to $576 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Central Bulgaria for a week is $6,728-$16,796($961-$2,399 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $180 to $404 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,592 to $9,132 for first class
Lodging: $146 to $174 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $480 to $806 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Central Bulgaria Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Central Bulgaria is lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Central 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.
Central 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 Central 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 Central Bulgaria.
Flight Costs to Central Bulgaria
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,092 average in mid December to a low of $714 in mid January. Median flight price is $918. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Central Bulgaria our data includes 211 originating airports, and 118 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Central Bulgaria from an airport like Stewart International (SWF) in Newburgh/Poughkeepsie, NY (the United States) for an average $10,071 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Eleftherios Venizelos International (ATH) in Athens (Greece) at an average of just $100.
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 Central Bulgaria, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $378, so you can easily save about 53% 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 Central Bulgaria can easily cost $180 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $12 per person. Private tours can cost $350 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.