Cheap 4-Day Bulgaria Road Trip from Sofia to Blagoevgrad and surrounding area

Your exciting road trip through Bulgaria starts when you reach the incredible city of Sofia, where you'll stay for 2 nights. You'll pick up your rental car in Sofia and begin your adventure in Bulgaria.

Sofia is a popular cheap holiday destination in Bulgaria with something to offer every traveler. When you're ready to explore the city, stop at some of the best places to visit in Sofia and get this road trip adventure rolling.

A trip to the amazing Borisova Gradina Park will make your cheap holiday in Bulgaria truly special. This attraction is a fascinating park that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 27,212 visitors.

When you're done sightseeing for the day, you'll check in at one of the best budget-friendly hotels or places to stay in the city.

When you're hungry and ready to take a break from your adventure, treat yourself to a delicious meal at one of the best restaurants in Sofia. An excellent example is the popular Hadjidraganov's Houses Restaurant. Serving a menu of mouthwatering dishes, this restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,010 customers.

Another restaurant you should check out during your cheap vacation in Bulgaria is Restaurant "Staria Chinar". Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,717 customers, this famous restaurant is one of the city's most recommended places to eat.

Bar Friday is a great bar to relax after a busy day. About 3,410 customers have given this spot an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars, making it one of the most popular bars in the area.

Another bar in Sofia we recommend is The Cocktail Bar, an excellent place to meet new friends. This bar offers customers plenty of snack and drink options and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,814 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of a terrific road trip vacation and cheap holiday experience in Bulgaria!

On day 2 of your road trip through popular and cheap vacation spots across Bulgaria, you’ll experience two places in one day. You’ll start your day in Sofia and end your day in the city of Blagoevgrad, where you'll stay for 1 night. How much time you’ll spend in each location is up to you.

One of the best places to visit in Sofia is the amazing National Palace of Culture. This travel destination is a convention center that has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 14,244 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible South Park. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 30,616 travelers, a visit to this well-known park and sightseeing spot in Sofia is likely to make your vacation in Bulgaria even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Sofia is the outstanding North Park. This park has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 10,772 visitors.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in Bulgaria, drop by the popular St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral. This attraction, an amazing church, has been rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 19,337 travelers.

If you’re keen to explore more, you’ll enjoy the fantastic Ivan Vazov National Theater. This best-rated sightseeing destination is a popular attraction rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 9,666 visitors from all over the globe.

Cheap, budget vacations are nothing but incredible, especially when you’re in Bulgaria. To have the best affordable travel experience in Bulgaria, make time for some unique, challenging, or inspiring activities. Adding a tour to your travel plan promises a one-of-a kind adventure that will make your cheap vacation in Bulgaria unforgettable. Fortunately, you'll find plenty of budget-friendly tours and cheap holiday deals in Bulgaria.

At the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Blagoevgrad. Blagoevgrad is another cheap travel destination in Bulgaria where you have access to hotels, restaurants, bars, and other conveniences.

After a long day of driving and exploring some of the best attractions a budget vacation in Bulgaria can afford, treat yourself to a hearty meal. You’ll find many great restaurants in Blagoevgrad that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

One restaurant we recommend you try in Blagoevgrad is Trezor. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 563 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Blagoevgrad, Bar Diva I is a name locals often mention. This local favorite offers a variety of options, helping it earn an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 2,536 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Tsarski klub Varosha. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Blagoevgrad enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars from 764 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Blagoevgrad’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in Bulgaria. For example, you can visit BeFree. Rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 851 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Nays pleys. This popular bar in Blagoevgrad has an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars from 657 bar-goers.

Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure and cheap holiday experience in Bulgaria!

Day 3 of your road trip across Bulgaria offers you the chance to visit the wonderful Kyustendil and the enchanting Pernik, two of the most popular cheap holiday destinations in the country. You'll begin sightseeing in Kyustendil and end the day in Pernik, where you'll stay for 1 night.

Buckle up because day 3 of your affordable vacation in Bulgaria will take you to some of locals’ and travelers’ most recommended travel spots!

One place travelers keep coming back to in Kyustendil is the magnificent Bohemia Falls Ecotrail. Around 211 visitors have rated this excellent must-see tourist destination and travel destination an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

We also recommend you explore the amazing Rila Monastery on this leg of your self-drive tour in Bulgaria. This attraction is a well-known monastery that has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from around 17,913 travelers.

After capturing the beauty and rich culture of Kyustendil, you’ll get back behind the wheels and continue your road trip to the fantastic city of Pernik.

Start your sightseeing in this cheap holiday destination with a visit to the unforgettable Living Water Spring. This popular site is a valued top-tier point of interest in Pernik and is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 391 visitors.

Another must-visit in Pernik is the spectacular Vitosha Nature Park. This outstanding park and sightseeing destination has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from more than 9,410 travelers.

Exploring one unique site after another provides you the much-needed variety during your self-drive tour across Bulgaria. But to satisfy your curiosity or need for adventure, we recommend you add excursions in today’s agenda. You have a great selection of popular and low-cost activities to choose from in Bulgaria. Make your cheap holiday experience in Bulgaria more memorable by doing something new, bold, or inspiring.

Sofia offers many top-rated accommodations suitable for travelers on a budget vacation in Bulgaria. So anytime you need a break from your activities, you’re guaranteed a comfortable and affordable place to rest and stay in the city.

As this adventurous day progresses, satisfy your hunger at one of the best restaurants in the city. Many restaurants in Sofia offer good food at even better prices, the perfect combination for travelers on affordable vacations in Bulgaria.

Pod Lipite (Under the Linden Trees) Restaurant is a must try. This restaurant serves a mouthwatering selection of meals and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 2,625 diners.

Another popular eating spot in Sofia is Art Club Museum, a local favorite. Serving diners fresh, delicious, and affordable meals, this restaurant has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,570 customers.

Make sure you get to the restaurant early to save yourself a seat.

When night has fallen and you feel like enjoying a drink, head to some of Sofia’s best bars. There are plenty of bars in the city where you can order a few drinks without compromising your budget.

One More Bar is an excellent example of a great bar in Sofia offering drinks at reasonable prices. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,228 customers.

You can also hang out and have a drink at Halbite Beer Hall, another of locals’ go-to bars in Sofia. Halbite Beer Hall is among the best city bars offering various beverages at different price points, with around 2,280 customers having rated it an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Celebrate another day of your adventure-filled road trip through Bulgaria with a toast. Cheers to a memorable cheap vacation experience in Bulgaria!

It’s soon time to say goodbye to Bulgaria as your road trip vacation is about to end. Day 4 is your departure day and your last chance to capture the beauty of Sofia.

Depending on how much time you have before your flight back home, we recommend doing some last-minute shopping or sightseeing to make the most of your cheap holiday experience in Bulgaria.

If you'd rather pass time visiting some attractions, this is your chance to go to places you may not have had the chance to explore yet.

One fantastic attraction you could visit on your last day in Sofia is the remarkable Park "Zaimov". This park and popular place of interest has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 15,115 visitors.

If you have an appetite for one last delicious meal in Sofia, consider a top-rated restaurant like Taj Mahal Restaurant. This restaurant has a menu of appetizing and affordable meals and is rated at an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,423 customers.

You’ll then say farewell to Sofia and begin your journey home. You’ll leave filled with unforgettable memories from your terrific and affordable travel experiences in Bulgaria!