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TERMS OF
USE

Please read these terms carefully before renting a vehicle from VarnaRentals. By making a reservation you agree to these conditions.

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Driver Requirements
  • The renter and all additional drivers must be at least 25 years old with a minimum of 2 years' driving experience.
  • The renter and all additional drivers must present valid identification documents: passport/ID card and a driving licence (DL). If the DL was NOT issued by a member state of the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland, an international driving licence or certified translation must also be provided (original DL always required) and a declaration completed at our office upon collection.
  • A partial or full prepayment must be made at booking; the remaining balance paid on-site if applicable; and a security deposit left at the time of collection.
Operator Licences are not accepted. ID documents and driving licences must be valid throughout the entire rental period.
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What's Included in the Rental Price
  • Vehicle rental
  • Third-party liability insurance
  • Road tax — toll vignette for Bulgaria
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Winter tyres (1 November – 28 February)
  • Replacement vehicle in the event of a technical issue due to normal wear or factory defect
  • Free cancellation (up to 72 hours before the rental start)
  • 20% VAT
  • Visa and Mastercard payment processing fees
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Rental Period

Minimum rental period is 24 hours. Requests for a shorter period will be charged as a full 24-hour rental.

Late return charges after the contract expiry:

  • 1 to 4 hours — +50% of the daily rental rate
  • 4 to 24 hours — one full daily rental rate
  • Each subsequent 24-hour period started — one additional full rental day
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Fuel

The vehicle is provided with a full tank and must be returned with a full tank. If returned with less than a full tank, a "Missing Fuel" fee of €2.60/litre plus a service charge of €15 will apply.

Electric vehicles are provided with a charge of 80–90%. If returned with battery charge below 80%, the missing electricity will be charged at €0.85/kWh plus a €15 service charge.

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Security Deposit

A Security Deposit is required at the time of rental, provided via credit card authorisation (Visa or Mastercard), valid for at least 30 days after the rental end date.

The deposit is valid for 25 days. For rentals exceeding 25 days, a new deposit must be made no later than the 25th day. The deposit is doubled for young drivers.

Authorisation & Release

The deposit is blocked on your card on the day of collection and released as soon as the vehicle is checked upon return.

CategoryWith SUPERIOR PROTECTIONWithout SUPERIOR PROTECTION
Economy€200 / 391.17 BGN€400 / 782.33 BGN
Comfort€240 / 469.40 BGN€480 / 938.80 BGN
SUV€300 / 586.75 BGN€600 / 1,173.50 BGN
Premium€500 / 977.91 BGN€1000 / 1,955.83 BGN
Mopeds€200 / 391.17 BGN
Deposit must be paid by credit card.
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Payment Methods

You may pay in full or partially (50%) at the time of booking by: credit/debit card, bank transfer, or cash.

Your card will be charged under the name "КЕЙ-ЗИ КАРС ЕООД". If a partial prepayment was made, the balance is due at collection. Accepted methods: Visa, Mastercard, bank transfer, cash. All prices are in euros and leva; all payments are made in euros.

If you require an INVOICE, request it at the time of payment. Invoices are issued within 3 calendar days of the payment date.
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Coverage & Insurance
  • Third-party liability — included in the price, mandatory in Bulgaria.
  • Basic coverage — limits liability for damage or theft to the deposit amount. Valid only with a police report and return of documents and keys. Not valid under the influence of alcohol, drugs or in breach of the Road Traffic Act. Not included in the price.
  • SUPERIOR PROTECTION — additional fee limiting the renter's liability for exterior damage, fire or theft, subject to the General Rental Terms.
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Amendment & Cancellation Policy

Modifying a reservation

Changes may be made by email or phone. A confirmed reservation may be modified up to 72 hours before the rental start with no charges. Price is recalculated at current rates for the new period.

Extension

Written notice must be given at least 48 hours before the contract expires. Extension is confirmed only after written lessor approval and payment within 24 hours of that confirmation.

IMPORTANT: Payment for the extension must be made within 24 hours of confirmation, but no later than the contract expiry date and time. Varna Rentals is not liable for consequences if the customer fails to collect the required documents from the office.

Reservation Deposit

A €50 reservation deposit confirms your booking. It is deducted from your total rental price at pickup — it is not an extra charge. The deposit is fully refundable if you cancel 72 hours or more before the rental start. If you cancel within 72 hours or fail to show up, the deposit is retained. You will receive a secure payment link by email after your enquiry.

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 72 hours before the rental start. Cancellation within 72 hours incurs a penalty of 20% of the reservation value (minimum one rental day), plus the delivery fee if cancelled within 24 hours. Additional services are excluded from the penalty.

No Show

If the customer fails to appear within 2 hours of the reservation start, it is cancelled. Penalty: full delivery fee + 20% of reservation value (minimum 1 day). A no-show applies when the renter fails to collect without notification, cannot present valid documents, or has insufficient funds for payment/deposit.

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Additional Fees & Services

Basic Coverage

One of two mandatory coverage options. Limits the renter's liability for damage or theft to the deposit amount. Valid only with a police report and the return of documents and keys. Not valid under the influence of alcohol, drugs or in breach of the Road Traffic Act.

Price: €8 / day.

SUPERIOR PROTECTION Fee

Price by vehicle class: Economy €15 / day · Comfort €25 / day · SUV €30 / day · Premium €35 / day. Not available for mopeds.

May be added at booking or at collection. Benefits include:

  • Deposit fully refunded for damage to up to 3 adjacent body elements from one incident (no police report required), upon completion of a Damage Declaration.
  • Replacement vehicle within 3 working days in the event of accident, damage, fire or theft in Bulgaria.
  • Transport and roadside assistance costs covered by lessor for incidents in Bulgaria. Outside Bulgaria, renter covers only costs of returning the vehicle to the Bulgarian border.
  • Limits liability: tyres/hubs up to €120/234.70 BGN each; rims up to €200/391.17 BGN each; glass up to €120/234.70 BGN each.
  • Reduces administrative fee under clause 10.34 by 50%.

For all other damage, SUPERIOR PROTECTION applies only where a police/authority report was issued and the lessor was notified within 24 hours. The fee covers ONE incident per rental period.

Preparation Package

Includes exterior and interior cleaning, deodorising, windscreen washer fluid and AdBlue top-up (diesel). Mandatory without SUPERIOR PROTECTION; covered by lessor if SUPERIOR PROTECTION is purchased at collection.

Vehicle CategoryPrice
Economy, Comfort, SUV, Premium€20 / 39.12 BGN

The fee is payable regardless of the vehicle's condition upon return.

Additional Driver Fee

Each additional driver must personally present a valid DL and ID/passport, be entered in the contract, and sign it. All drivers are jointly and severally liable.

Price: €5 / day.

Late Service Fee

Please check the working hours of your chosen office. For collection/return times between 19:01 and 08:59, a Late Service Fee is included in the price. If times change to fall within this range after booking, an additional fee of €20 incl. VAT applies per collection/return.

Public Holidays

During Easter, Christmas (24–26 Dec) and New Year (31 Dec, 1 Jan), services are by prior arrangement only. An additional fee of €25 applies for vehicle collection or return.

Deliveries

All vehicles are collected at our office. Delivery to any hotel, apartment or address within Varna is available for €15.

Airport pickup and delivery is FREE — we deliver your vehicle to Varna Airport at no extra charge.

Additional Equipment

ServicePrice
Child seat€3.50 / 6.85 BGN per day
Booster seat€3 / 4.89 BGN per day
Snow chains/cables (customer keeps)€35 / 68.45 BGN one-off

K-Z Cars offers discounts to loyal customers, arranged individually, valid on full prepayment only.

Other charges

Delivery within Varna€15
Delivery outside Varna€15 + €0.50 / km (round trip)
Varna Airport pickup & deliveryFREE
Public holiday collection/return (Easter, 24–26 & 31 Dec, 1 Jan)€25
Snow chains (customer keeps)€35
Excessive cleaning / restorationfrom €80
Lost key — Economy / Comfort / SUV / Premium€400 / €500 / €600 / €750
Lost vehicle documents€200
Lost registration plate€200
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What's Not Covered by Insurance
  • Missing parts or accessories
  • Damage to the vehicle interior
  • Loss or damage to the renter's personal belongings
  • Damage resulting from breach of the Road Traffic Act
  • Damage caused while driven by a person not listed in the contract
  • Damage occurring after the rental period stated in the contract
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Prohibited Uses
  • Smoking in the vehicle
  • Sub-renting to third parties
  • Driving under the influence of alcohol or narcotics
  • Self-repair
  • Participation in races or competitions
  • Towing another vehicle or trailer
  • Driver training for inexperienced drivers
  • Exceeding manufacturer load capacity or passenger limits
  • Handing the vehicle to third parties not listed in the contract
  • Off-road driving
  • Transporting animals outside specially designated cages
  • Commercial use or paid transport of people/goods
  • Transporting illegally residing individuals
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Renter's Rights
  • If there was a delay in handing over the vehicle due to the lessor's fault, the renter may request an equivalent extension of the rental period.
  • If the renter was unable to collect the vehicle due to the lessor's fault, they may request a proportional refund. If the renter cancels due to lessor delay, the full prepayment must be refunded.
  • If the lessor cannot provide a vehicle for a confirmed reservation, the renter has the right to a free upgrade or a full prepayment refund.
  • No other compensation is implied.
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Renter's Responsibilities
  • To comply with the Road Traffic Act
  • To ensure the safety and security of the rental vehicle
  • To keep the vehicle securely locked
  • To return the vehicle by the date and time in the contract
  • To pay all fines and traffic penalty notices
  • To cover all costs in the event of an accident or theft (where contract terms were not met)
  • To cover the cost of lost parts, accessories, keys, documents and registration plates
  • To pay a smoking fee and professional interior cleaning costs where applicable
  • To cover rental costs for the entire period the vehicle is impounded due to the renter's breach of the Road Traffic Act
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Lessor's Rights & Responsibilities

Responsibilities

  • Guarantees the vehicle class. If unavailable, provides a higher class at no extra charge or refunds the prepayment in full.
  • Guarantees the vehicle is in good technical condition with all required documentation, roadworthiness certificate, third-party liability insurance and paid vignette.
  • Provides the vehicle at the agreed date and time, with a normal allowance of up to 30 minutes.
  • For a prepaid reservation, waits up to 2 hours before marking as no-show. For off-site delivery: up to 20 minutes, then reservation remains active for 4 hours before cancellation.
  • The lessor and its representatives are not liable for indirect or consequential losses, expenses or damages arising from use, inability to use, or delay in providing a vehicle. Not liable for theft of personal belongings from the vehicle.

Rights

  • Right to refuse service for safety or technical reasons, with full refund of amounts paid.
  • Right to terminate the contract and repossess the vehicle in cases of: contract breach, fraud, vehicle abandonment, failure to return on time, damage, or dangerous driving.
  • Normal usage is defined as 150 km per day on average. If exceeded, the lessor may terminate the service and refuse future rentals.