Bulgaria
Licensed taxi apps, city-specific transit tools and euro cash backups
Uber and Bolt passenger rides do not currently operate in Bulgaria.
The essentials
What to know before you go to Bulgaria
In Sofia, use licensed taxi apps such as TaxiMe, Yellow Taxi 91119 or OK Taxi. Yellow is the official airport taxi partner. In Plovdiv, use Eko Taxi Plovdiv or Taxi One App. Bulgaria adopted the euro on 1 January 2026, and it has been the sole legal tender since 1 February.
Cards are common in cities, but carry euro cash for smaller businesses, some taxis and less urban areas. Sofia public transport accepts contactless bank cards directly, while ticketing differs elsewhere and Varna and Burgas have separate apps. Drivers should buy an e-vignette only through BGTOLL or an official partner and verify the plate and registration country before payment. Save 112, download offline maps and Bulgarian translation, and confirm mountain weather, road closures and intercity schedules shortly before travel.
Ride Hailing
TaxiMeEssential
Dispatches selected licensed taxis in Sofia, with fare estimates, live tracking and cash or card payment.
Yellow Taxi 91119Essential
Dispatches Yellow taxis in Sofia and is the official taxi service at Sofia Airport.
OK Taxi
The official OK Supertrans app for licensed taxi orders across Sofia, with scheduling and payment preferences.
Eko Taxi Plovdiv
The established EKO TAXI dispatch app for Plovdiv, with scheduled orders, live tracking and driver messages.
Taxi One App
A current Plovdiv taxi app with live driver tracking, advance booking and cash or card selection.
Food Delivery
GlovoEssential
Bulgaria's broadest documented delivery app, covering major cities, many secondary towns and several resorts.
Wolt
Delivers food in seven currently listed Bulgarian cities, including Sofia, Plovdiv, Varna and Burgas.
Bolt Food
An active restaurant and grocery delivery alternative in supported Bulgarian delivery zones.
Messaging
ViberEssential
A widely used Bulgarian messenger for residents, local businesses, hosts and service providers.
A common alternative for international hotels, guides, drivers and other travelers in Bulgaria.
Navigation
Google MapsEssential
The best general map for Bulgarian addresses, businesses, walking, transit planning and driving.
Organic Maps
A fully offline OpenStreetMap-based backup for roads, paths and saved places across Bulgaria.
Waze
A driving-focused option for live traffic, incidents, road hazards and community reports in Bulgaria.
Transit
Sofia2Go
Sofia's official 2026 app for City Card products, route planning, schedules and travel history.
MPass
Sells digital public-transport products for Sofia and Plovdiv through a registered account.
TTickets Varna
Varna's new official app for mobile tickets, trip planning, live arrivals and service alerts.
Transport Burgas
The Burgas city app for real-time schedules, routes and the purchase of tickets or passes.
Language
Google TranslateEssential
Translates Bulgarian Cyrillic text, photos and speech, with downloadable language support for offline use.
Intercity Transport
Obilet
An English-language aggregator selling many Bulgarian intercity bus routes from multiple operators.
Utilities
BGTOLL
Bulgaria's official app for buying and checking e-vignettes and storing road-toll receipts.
112 Bulgaria
The official text-access app for people with hearing or speech disabilities to contact Bulgaria's 112 service.
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Internet in Bulgaria
Mobile internet eSIM Best option when traveling
Guac
RecommendedReliable mobile internet at better prices than most travel eSIMs, with polished iOS and Android apps and support for making and receiving phone calls.
Airalo
One of the biggest travel eSIM brands, with a very large destination catalog.
Holafly
Known for unlimited-data plans in many destinations, at a higher price per gigabyte.
Buying a local SIM card ID registration required
- Bring your passport; the seller registers the prepaid SIM during activation.
- Yettel prepaid includes 6 GB for 14 days and costs around 8 BGN ($4.50).
- Airport counters and city carrier stores are the easiest places to buy; confirm activation before leaving.
The domestic data allowance may be much larger than the EU roaming allowance; check the roaming cap.
Local carriers
Vivacom
Best choice for broad coverage, including rural areas.
A1 Bulgaria
A solid alternative; compare current prepaid offers before buying.
Yettel Bulgaria
Good-value option when price matters most.
Frequently asked questions
What are the must-have apps for traveling in Bulgaria?
The essential apps for Bulgaria are TaxiMe, Yellow Taxi 91119, Glovo, Viber, Google Maps.
How many travel apps does Bulgaria have?
We've curated 21 apps across 9 categories for traveling in Bulgaria, including 6 essential apps.
What is the best ride hailing app in Bulgaria?
TaxiMe. Dispatches selected licensed taxis in Sofia, with fare estimates, live tracking and cash or card payment.
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