{"id":5623,"date":"2019-09-17T08:23:48","date_gmt":"2019-09-17T12:23:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.taxifarefinder.com\/newsroom\/?p=5623"},"modified":"2023-01-26T15:45:37","modified_gmt":"2023-01-26T20:45:37","slug":"bulgaria-a-travelers-budget-dream-come-true","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.taxifarefinder.com\/newsroom\/2019\/09\/17\/bulgaria-a-travelers-budget-dream-come-true\/","title":{"rendered":"Bulgaria: A Traveler\u2019s Budget Dream Come True"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Bulgaria is a dream come true for travelers on a budget. It is the cheapest country to visit in Europe. You can easily stay on budget and still have a truly magical European vacation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

South of Romania. North of Turkey. Bulgaria sits on the Black Sea. Their tourism industry sees a spike in the summer months, but for the most part, it is a European gem with few tourists. You can see castles, beaches, mountains, cities, villages, and tons of history. Whether you want to experience the beaches in the summer or skiing in the winter, there\u2019s something for everyone. What makes it even better is the cost. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Transportation to and around Bulgaria<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Flights to Bulgaria are often the cheapest European flights. Once you\u2019re there, getting around is incredibly inexpensive. Transportation is cheap. You can take a train from one side of the country to the other for about $15; buses are under $20. First class tickets are maybe 40% more, so if you want to travel in style, Bulgaria is the place to be. Getting around towns are very inexpensive. Bulgaria is mostly rural area, so if you\u2019re going to go from one city to another, you\u2019ll probably take a bus. You won\u2019t have to shell out more than $12 on short trips, but they can be as inexpensive as $3. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Taxis are equally inexpensive. You can expect to pay anywhere from $1 to $6 around town. If you want to get some exercise in and see the town, you can rent a bike in Sofia, the capital for $15 a day. Bulgaria is close to other countries. If it\u2019s a stop on a bigger trip, you won\u2019t have to spend too much to get to the surrounding countries. Istanbul and Bucharest are close by and inexpensive to reach. For a trip to Bucharest, budget $20, and for a trip to Istanbul, you might spend $50.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hotel and Hostel Pricing in Bulgaria<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Staying in Bulgaria is equally reasonable. Hostel prices are decreasing because of the increase in competition. You can find something in the major cities for $15 a night, usually, including breakfast. It\u2019s easy to rent a room within people\u2019s homes, and it\u2019ll cost less than $20 a night. If you want to stay in a hotel with nice amenities, you should budget between $50 to $100 a night. In comparison to other options, it\u2019s expensive, but overall you can\u2019t find a better price in Europe. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meal costs in Bulgaria<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You can eat on the go or sit and enjoy the culture. Either option, you will have a budget friendly meal. Street food won\u2019t cost you more than $2.50. If you want to enjoy a few courses, you can expect to pay $10. Bulgaria has a lot of good beer and wine options. You can have a delicious and local drink a bar or restaurant for under $2. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bulgaria is home to a plethora of churches, museums, and activities. Admittance isn\u2019t more than $3 if it costs anything at all. It\u2019s an amazing place for outdoor activities like skiing, hiking, rafting, ice\/rock climbing, and more.             <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If public transportation isn\u2019t for you, you can always use TaxiFareFinder<\/a> to get the best deals on your Bulgarian adventure.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Bulgaria is a dream come true for travelers on a budget. It is the cheapest country to visit in Europe. You can easily stay on budget and still have a truly magical European vacation. South of Romania. North of Turkey. Bulgaria sits on the Black Sea. Their tourism industry sees a spike in the summer […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":5624,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[4],"tags":[946,1237,1241,1240,1243,1236,1058,1239,1242,1244,1238,1059],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.taxifarefinder.com\/newsroom\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5623"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.taxifarefinder.com\/newsroom\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.taxifarefinder.com\/newsroom\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.taxifarefinder.com\/newsroom\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.taxifarefinder.com\/newsroom\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5623"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.taxifarefinder.com\/newsroom\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5623\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5837,"href":"https:\/\/www.taxifarefinder.com\/newsroom\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5623\/revisions\/5837"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.taxifarefinder.com\/newsroom\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5624"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.taxifarefinder.com\/newsroom\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5623"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.taxifarefinder.com\/newsroom\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5623"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.taxifarefinder.com\/newsroom\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5623"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}