Taxi cabs can be found at taxi ranks in towns and resorts, or can be ordered by phone. At Sofia airport and other places there are a number of ‘unofficial’ taxis in operation, normally using unmarked vehicles. You will know who they are as they are more proactive in approaching you just as you leave the terminal rather than you having to beckon them. They will also normally charge more! All official taxi cabs in Bulgaria are painted yellow with an official fare meter installed.
They operate at daytime and night time rates –from 6.00 a.m. to 10.00 p.m. (daytime) and from 10.00 p.m. to 6.00 a.m. (night time). An additional fee is normally paid when ordering by phone.
The average rate is BGN 0.30 – BGN 0.45 per kilometre. Always check the table of fares before you alight.
Laws concerning taxi drivers are still unclear, so anyone can put a taxi sign on their car roof and charge whatever they want, or change their meter.
Beware the traffic in Sofia at certain times…if yours is a very short journey it may be quicker to walk!
There are listed below some links to and telephone numbers of reputable Taxi firms in Sofia that you may find useful either for pre booking before your stay or for using during it!
OK Taxi
Great news if your looking for a taxi in Sofia. OK taxi can now take orders for taxi's in English! with the following great rates..
6am - 10pm 0.39 Leva per Km
10pm - 6am 0.45 Leva per Km
Initial Fare 0.40 Leva
Waiting 0.12 Leva per Min
To order a taxi in english just call 9732121
Or if your at Sofia Airport just visit their office inside the arrivals area.
http://www.oktaxi.net
http://www.visitbulgaria.net/rentacar/taxi.htm
http://sofiabulgaria.virtualave.net/taxi.html
Name Telephone (Sofia)
YES Taxi 91009, 91119
Express Taxi 1280
Ricars Taxi 91-114
Inex Taxi 1288
Tico Taxi 21-111, 31-111
Civi Taxi 1263
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