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РусскийPlanning to drive your rental car beyond Bulgaria and into another European country? SpeedyCars offers a dedicated travel abroad service that removes the usual restrictions on where a rented vehicle is allowed to go.
Rather than limiting you to domestic roads, the service prepares the paperwork needed to cross the border legally and drive on to your chosen destination, wherever in Europe that happens to be.
Whether the trip is a weekend across the border or a longer holiday further into Europe, the same process applies from the very first enquiry.
This makes the service equally useful for a single quick crossing and for a longer multi-country route planned well ahead of the travel dates.
What Is the Travel Abroad Service
The travel abroad service adds the permissions and documents required to take a SpeedyCars rental vehicle across the Bulgarian border, rather than restricting the car to domestic use only.
The following documents can be prepared quickly on request:
- Green Card;
- Power of Attorney for traveling abroad.
Unlike the base rental price, which varies by vehicle class and extras, the travel abroad fee stays the same regardless of which car you choose. It is based purely on the distance between Bulgaria and your destination country.
This means a closer destination costs less to add to your booking, while a country further from Bulgaria carries a higher fee, since the pricing reflects distance rather than the vehicle itself.
The service applies across the whole fleet, so the vehicle class chosen for the trip has no bearing on whether the paperwork can be arranged.
There is no shortlist of approved countries either, since the same process applies to any European destination a customer chooses to drive to.
Advantages of the Travel Abroad Service
Two things make this service worth arranging in advance rather than sorting out at the border: the documents are ready quickly, and the pricing structure stays simple regardless of which car you drive.
Neither advantage depends on which country you are driving to, since both apply equally whether the trip is a short hop over the border or a longer route further into Europe.
Fast Document Preparation
Both the Green Card and the Power of Attorney can be prepared on request, so there is no need to track down this paperwork yourself or worry about missing something before departure.
Having these documents sorted in advance means one less thing to think about once the trip is already under way, particularly when crossing several borders in a single journey.
Because the paperwork does not depend on the specific route, the same quick preparation applies whether the destination is a neighbouring country or somewhere further into Europe.
Fair, Distance-Based Pricing
Because the fee depends on distance rather than vehicle class, choosing a larger or more comfortable car for a long drive does not automatically push the price of this service higher.
This keeps the decision straightforward: pick the vehicle that actually suits the trip, and let the destination alone determine what the travel abroad fee will be.
It also makes comparing options simpler, since the fee for a given country stays fixed no matter which vehicle from the fleet you eventually choose.
Together, fast preparation and predictable pricing mean the paperwork side of an international trip requires very little extra planning beyond deciding on a destination.
How Pricing and Booking Works
The fee for the travel abroad service is fixed per destination country and shown in the table below, calculated according to the distance from Bulgaria rather than the car you have booked.
| Country | Price (€) incl. VAT |
|---|---|
| Greece | €80 |
| Romania | €90 |
| Serbia | €100 |
| Austria | €150 |
| North Macedonia | €90 |
| Slovakia | €150 |
| Slovenia | €150 |
| Poland | €130 |
If a destination is not listed above or you have a specific question about the route, our customer service team can confirm the exact fee before you book.
The table reflects the most commonly requested destinations, though other European countries can usually be arranged on request even if they are not listed above.
Because the fee is fixed per country rather than negotiated case by case, the same amount applies consistently regardless of when the booking is made, aside from the late-request surcharge below.
Requests made less than 48 hours before the rental begins are charged double the standard fee, so notifying us early is the simplest way to avoid the higher rate.
Base rental rates by vehicle class are shown separately on our prices page, with the travel abroad fee added on top once a destination is confirmed.
Guests who already have car rental in Bulgaria booked for the rest of their stay can simply add this service before the journey begins, rather than arranging it separately later.
Who Is This Service Suitable For
Anyone planning a road trip that crosses at least one border, rather than staying entirely within Bulgaria, is the obvious fit for this service.
Families driving to a neighbouring country for a holiday, and business travellers whose meetings take them across the border, both need the same Green Card and Power of Attorney before setting off.
Guests who already picked up a car through our Sofia Airport rental can simply add this service to extend their trip into a wider European itinerary.
Anyone planning a longer route through several countries in one trip should confirm exact costs with our team in advance, since combining multiple destinations may affect the total fee.
First-time renters unfamiliar with cross-border driving rules also benefit from having the paperwork handled by specialists, rather than researching each country's specific requirements alone.
None of this depends on how the vehicle will be used once across the border either, whether that means visiting family, attending meetings or simply exploring somewhere new.
Anyone unsure whether their own vehicle is suited to a long international drive often finds it easier to rent something built for the distance instead, rather than risk a breakdown far from home.
Confirming the destination early also gives our team time to prepare the right paperwork alongside the right vehicle, rather than rushing both close to departure.
Why Choose SpeedyCars for International Travel
Our full range of vehicles includes options built for comfort over long distances, such as the Volkswagen Passat, which suits multiple passengers and luggage on a longer international drive.
Choosing a vehicle in good condition for the distance involved reduces the risk of a mechanical problem far from home, which matters more on an international route than on a short domestic journey.
For practical background before crossing a specific border, our guides to travelling to Greece and travelling to Romania cover useful details for those particular routes.
Anyone wanting to understand what paperwork is generally required when renting a car in Bulgaria can also check our guide on documents needed to rent a car before booking.
For any other questions about the service, our FAQ page covers points that come up frequently, alongside the answers below specific to travelling abroad.
Whichever destination is on the itinerary, the same team that prepares your documents also handles the rental itself, so there is only one point of contact throughout the whole process.
Booking early also leaves enough time to compare vehicle options properly, rather than settling for whatever happens to be available closer to the departure date.
Our team is happy to talk through the best route and vehicle combination for a specific trip before anything is booked.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Yes. Once the travel abroad documents are prepared, the vehicle can be driven to any destination in Europe rather than being restricted to Bulgaria.
Yes, along with a Green Card. Both documents can be prepared on request as part of the travel abroad service.
Yes, we recommend notifying us at least 48 hours in advance. Requests made later than that are charged double the standard fee.
The fee depends only on the distance to your destination country, not on the vehicle class you choose, so it stays the same across our whole fleet.
Prices start from €80 for the closest destinations, such as Greece, with the fee rising for countries further from Bulgaria, as shown in the table above.
A comfortable, well-maintained car suited to several hours of driving is best. Our full range is available to browse, with our team happy to suggest an option for your route.