Bulgaria Travel & Emergency Guide
Essential emergency numbers, speed limits, etiquette & travel tips
Open in WooGu (100% Offline)Emergency Numbers in Bulgaria
112
General Emergency
112
Police
112
Ambulance / Medical
112
Fire Department
Key Travel Facts
Capital
Sofia
Currency
BGN (Lew)
Official Language
Bulgarian
Country Code
+359
Driving Rules & Speed Limits in Bulgaria
Urban / City
50 km/h
Rural
90 km/h
Highway
140 km/h
Alcohol Limit
0.5 ‰
Toll & Vignette: Toll vignette required for almost all intercity roads (E-vignette).
Tipping & Etiquette
Recommendation: 10 percent customary. Tip is usually left in cash.
- DO Try the traditional Shopska salad with a glass of Rakia.
- DON'T Do not insist on strict punctuality – things are often more relaxed here.
Power Sockets & Tap Water
Plug Type & Electricity: Type C & F (230V, 50Hz).
Tap Water: Usually safe in big cities, but often chlorinated. Tourists usually prefer bottled water.
Insider Tip: Like in Albania: Shaking the head often means 'Yes', nodding means 'No'!
