Plovdiv travel guide
Plovdiv Tourism | Plovdiv Guide
You're Going to Love Plovdiv
With a population of 340,494, Plovdiv is the largest city in Plovdiv, Bulgaria by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Plovdiv to see all of its attractions.
When to visit Plovdiv
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Plovdiv in July, when the average temperature is 23 °C, and the highest can go up to 29 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -2 °C, with an average temperature of 1 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 60 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Plovdiv, with an average rainfall of 30 mm.
How to Get to Plovdiv
Plane
When flying to Plovdiv, you’ll arrive at Plovdiv (PDV), which is located 12 km from the city centre.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Plovdiv, including FlixBus, Union Ivkoni and Karat-S. From Sofia, the bus ride to Plovdiv takes 193 km and will cost you around S$ 34. From Budapest, the ticket costs about S$ 109 for a journey of 1368 km. The most popular bus station is Plovdiv Bus and Coach Station Sever, located 2.5 km from the city centre of Plovdiv. Plovdiv South is also a commonly used station, and is 0.9 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Plovdiv
Where to stay in Plovdiv
Average rates range from around S$ 71 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 97 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Plovdiv
Most booked hotels in Plovdiv
Hiring a car in Plovdiv
Expect to pay S$ 1.93 per litre in Plovdiv (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between S$ 23.06 and S$ 30.74. The most frequently booked car type in Plovdiv is Economy (Kia Rio or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Toyota Aygo or similar) is, on average, 51% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.