How much does a taxi cost in Sofia?

The taxi fare in Sofia depends on various factors. These include the distance to be traveled, the journey duration, the taxi rate Sofia valid in Sofia, and possibly the time of day. Based on these components, the taxi fare can be calculated. So that you do not have to do this manually, we offer you the option of calculating it for you free of charge. Simply enter the start and destination addresses of your desired taxi ride into the form above. We will take care of the rest and calculate an estimated price for your desired taxi ride in Sofia within a few seconds.

How does the taxi fare calculation work in Sofia?

To create a forecast of the expected taxi fare in Sofia, we use the current Sofia taxi rate. This rate was last set on January 1, 2023. The Sofia taxi rate consists of a base fare, various per-kilometer charges, and a time-dependent component for standing and waiting time. Based on the entered start and destination addresses, we first determine the shortest taxi route between these two points. We then use the resulting distance and estimated travel time to calculate an estimated price for your upcoming taxi ride in Sofia using the taxi rate currently valid there. Of course, the start and destination addresses do not necessarily have to be located in Sofia. We automatically find the correct rate.

What is the taxi rate in Sofia?

The base fare is лв2.47, the per-kilometer fare is лв1.22. Standing and waiting time is charged at лв23.40 per hour. Additional surcharges may apply.

Taxi Rate Sofia | Everything about the Sofia Taxi Rate

Taxi Rate Sofia
	Daytime ¹	Night ²
Base Fare	лв2.47	лв2.78
Price per Kilometer	лв1.22	лв1.41
Standing / Waiting Time	лв23.40 per hour	лв23.40 per hour
¹ Day rate valid: Daily from 6:00 am to 10:00 pm. ² Night rate valid: Every day between 10:00pm and 6:00am.
Valid since January 1, 2023 Last checked 2025-02-07

The Sofia Taxi Rate Explained Simply
Statistics on the Sofia Taxi Rate
Is the Sofia Taxi Rate from 2023 Still Current?

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This Is How Much Your Taxi Ride Costs with the Sofia Taxi Rate

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1. The Sofia Taxi Rate Explained Simply

Officially Set

The Sofia taxi rate was officially set on January 1, 2023. State cabs have taximeters and the fares are set by the state.

How the fare is made up under the Sofia taxi rate:

The taxi tariff in Sofia provides clear rates for both day and night travel. The day tariff is valid daily from 6:00 am to 10:00 pm. At the start of your trip during this period, the taxi meter will add a base fare of 2.47лв. For every kilometer traveled after the initial distance, you will be charged an additional 1.22лв per km. If the taxi is stationary or moving very slowly, a waiting time fee of 23.40лв per hour applies.

For trips during the night, between 10:00 pm and 6:00 am, the Sofia taxi tariff sets a slightly higher base fare of 2.78лв. The cost per kilometer for this period is 1.41лв per km after the first distance. The waiting time fee remains the same as during the day, at 23.40лв per hour.

To understand how your fare is calculated, the taxi meter combines the base fare with the cost of each additional kilometer and any waiting time, based on the current time of day. These rates help passengers in Sofia estimate their taxi costs before and during a ride.

It is important to know which tariff applies to your journey, as day and night pricing are different. The Sofia taxi tariff aims to provide simple and transparent information so that passengers can feel informed about how their fare is determined.

2. Statistics on the Sofia Taxi Rate

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3. Is the Sofia Taxi Rate from 2023 Still Current?

We regularly review all taxi rates in our database by researching official publications (official gazettes or municipal regulations) as well as various online sources.

For most rates, we are also informed in advance by the rate-setting authority (city, district, municipality) or by taxi companies or taxi cooperatives, allowing us to include updates at an early stage.

Nevertheless, it can sometimes happen that we miss an update. If that is the case here and you know of a rate update, you can send us a short message via our contact form. We will take care of it as quickly as possible!