Mild climate favorable for adults and children, gentle Black Sea and a lot of shady greenery, a large number of attractions - all this is guaranteed by friendly Bulgaria. The resorts of this country offer interesting conditions for large companies and for families with children, as well as for couples. Not only those who want to sunbathe on the beaches, but also lovers of skiing come here to relax.
Cost of vouchers
On average, a vacation in Bulgaria in a 3* all-inclusive hotel will cost about 900 USD for 7 days (based on two people, including insurance, travel and transfer). And the price for a tour to a good 4* hotel on the first line for 10 days will cost for 2 adults and 1 child, with "all uclusive" within 1600 USD.
How much money to take with you
The cost of groceries and prepared meals, as well as the price for entertainment, varies at many resorts. The question of how much money to take with you is determined by the choice of the resort itself, the type of food, which restaurants will be favored. It also depends on whether you're going on a beach vacation or an excursion.
For those who are used to traveling on their own and want to manage their spending, we've prepared a small review of the specifics of a vacation in Bulgaria.
Lodging
When going on a trip, it is desirable to book a hotel room or some variant of private housing. It is best to do it through the Internet portal which are now in sufficient quantities. In this case, you need to be prepared to lay out the following amount for accommodation:
a room in a two- or three-star hotel - from 20 USD per day;
a room in a 4-star hotel - from 60 USD;
Apartments in an international hotel - from 100 USD;
private sector in the resort area of the city - from 22 EUR (euro) per day;
comfortable cottage with spacious rooms - from 30 USD per night.
Meals
Food in Bulgaria is no problem - restaurants and cafes are available in various price categories. Lunches and dinners in prestigious establishments will cost 5 times higher. Otherwise, a tourist who is determined to eat in an organized way will cost about the same amount:
breakfast in a regular cafe - 6 BGN (lion);
lunch - 8 BGN (BGN);
Budget dinner - 15 to 25 BGN (BGN);
Three-course dinner - from 10 BGN (BGN).
A great many cities in Bulgaria have "children's kitchen" for children in the age category from 9 months to 3 years. In them tourists can buy high quality products for young travelers.
Fast Food
Fans of fast or street food are in for a pleasant surprise - these services in Bulgaria are of a decent standard and quite affordable:
Hamburger - 6 BGN (BGN);
Czech toast - 5 BGN (BGN);
hot dog - 5 BGN (lion);
blintzes with fresh fruit - 4 BGN (BGN);
cappuccino, tea, hot chocolate - 2 BGN (BGN) each;
draft beer (500 g) - 4 BGN (BGN).
Food in shops
Those who rent and are able to cook for themselves buy food from supermarkets, markets and stores. This is very profitable, as local produce is much cheaper than imported produce. Here are the average prices.
meat - 8 - 10 BGN (lev);
fish - 14 BGN (BGN);
Sausage and sausages - from 6 to 15 BGN (BGN);
local cheese "kashkaval" - within 1 BGN (BGN);
vegetables and fruits - up to 2.5 BGN (BGN).
Resorts and beaches
Almost all beaches in Bulgaria belong to the state, so they are free to visit. However, those who are used to comfort will have to pay about 20-20 BGN (lev) to rent an umbrella and two sunbeds.
The cost of beach activities is roughly as follows:
Go down the waterslide - 1 - 3 BGN (BGN);
parachute ride - 50 - 60 BGN (BGN);
boat ride - 120 BGN (BGN);
water skiing - 30-50 BGN (BGN);
Ferris wheel - from 4 BGN (BGN).
Excursions
You can explore Bulgarian sights with the help of professional guides - in this case, you need to contact travel agencies to buy a tour of interest. The average cost of organized voyage is about 60-80 USD. The most common are the following tours:
the ancient city of Neserb - from 50 BGN (lev);
Balchik Botanical Garden - from 70 BGN (BGN);
Stone forest - from 50 BGN (BGN);
Plovdiv, a city with Roman buildings - from 100 BGN (BGN).
If you're used to saving money, you can travel on your own by public transportation. This way is much cheaper, especially since buses in Bulgaria are very comfortable, air-conditioned, and run with good frequency.
Souvenirs
The cost of "common" souvenirs in Bulgaria is not very high. You can buy a mug, a magnet or a T-shirt there for from 0.5 to 5 EUR (euro). The main focus is on rose products, wine, sweets and cosmetics:
rose oil-based face cream - 8 BGN (lion);
face mask - 14 BGN (BGN);
rose oil - from 9 BGN (BGN);
Honey in a clay jar - from 12 BGN (BGN);
Mavrud wine - from 15 BGN (BGN) per bottle;
leather wallet - from 50 BGN (BGN).
Holidays in Bulgaria can be very diverse - quiet and relaxing on the beach, active in the mountains, informative while sightseeing. When you come to this wonderful country, you will definitely feel the sea of pleasure from your vacation. The main thing is to be prepared financially so that you don't have any unexpected surprises during your trip.
