What are the must-have apps for traveling in Bulgaria?

The essential apps for Bulgaria are Bolt, Glovo, Revolut, Viber, Google Maps.

How many travel apps does Bulgaria have?

We've curated 9 apps across 7 categories for traveling in Bulgaria, including 6 essential apps.

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Q: What is the best ride hailing app in Bulgaria?

Bolt is the top-rated ride hailing app in Bulgaria. The dominant ride-hailing app in Bulgaria, covering Sofia, Plovdiv, Varna, and Burgas. Much cheaper than street taxis.

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Heads up

Uber is banned in Bulgaria . use Bolt or TaxiMe instead. Cash is still king outside major cities, so carry Bulgarian Lev. Sofia's public transport accepts contactless bank cards directly since 2023.

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Last updated: March 2026

Bolt

Essential

The dominant ride-hailing app in Bulgaria, covering Sofia, Plovdiv, Varna, and Burgas. Much cheaper than street taxis.

Pro tip: Bolt is your only reliable app-based ride option since Uber is banned in Bulgaria.

TaxiMe

Nice to have

Popular local taxi app in Sofia with GPS pin-drop pickup and good English support.

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Glovo

Essential

The most-used food delivery app in Bulgaria. Covers food, groceries, pharmacies across Sofia and major cities.

Wolt

Nice to have

Fast-growing delivery app with strong restaurant selection and reliable 30-minute delivery in Sofia and other cities.

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Revolut

Essential

Widely recommended for spending in Bulgarian Lev with no hidden fees. Works with Apple Pay and Google Pay.

Pro tip: Bulgaria uses Lev (BGN), not euros . Revolut gives you the real exchange rate.

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