Sofia transportation system is very well developed. The various modes of transportation in Sofia are taxis, metro, buses, trams and trolley buses. One can also rent a car for roaming around in Sofia.
Sofia has an excellent public transportation facility. The public transport in Sofia is available from 6:30 am to 11 pm. They are one of the cheapest modes of communication. Tickets are available at different booths. Advanced booking for three to five days can be done. Besides, daily, weekly and monthly cards are also available.
Taxis are considered to be one of the comfortable means of transports in Sofia. Various taxi companies that can be located in the city are Radio CV Taxi-91263, OK Supertrans-9732121 and Taxi-S-Express-91280. Travelers are provided with a printed receipt of the fare. One can get taxi from taxi stand or can even order over phone. The taxis in Sofia are yellow in color.
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Trams are available for getting around in Sofia. The tram tickets cost 70 stotinki per ride. But it may cost one about 80 stotinki, if it is purchased from the driver. Buses and trolleys are always crowded and costs 70 stotinki per ride. Some of the private bus companies are Etap, Grup, Kaleya, Vitosha Express and Biomet. Sofia transportation system is also supported by air-conditioned buses operated by Mercedes and Mitsubishi. Metro services link the city center with Lyulin located on the western part of Sofia.
Travelers can also hire car for exploring the city. Some of the car rental agencies of Sofia are:
- Rentomobile, Tel: 089 991 51 51
- Avis, Tel: 981-1082
- Hertz, Tel: 980-0461
- Budget, Tel: 987-1682
- Tany Rent a Car, Tel: 937-3329
- Europcar, Tel: 988-8686
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