Answered on: May 23, 2022
Client
I would like to hire a car at Thessaloniki Airport and drive it to Bulgaria. Is this allowed?
Agent
Cross border is not allowed with all suppliers picking up at that location but for example Alamo and Enterprise do allow. For example Alamo say this about cross border:-
Agent
Travel Restrictions Cross border rentals are allowed only within the European Union. Prior written authorization is required. There is also an insurance premium fee that applies depending on the length of the trip and the country. (green card). Out of country rentals: Renters may drive the rental car to certain countries outside of Greece. Restrictions do apply. Out of country rentals require prior approval and are charged an additional 10 EUR per day with a 90 EUR fee for the green card. Out of country rentals are allowed only into following European Countries: Andorra, Belgium, Bulgaria, Bosnia, Denmark, Finland, France, Gibraltar, Germany, Great Britain, Ireland, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Austria, Portugal, Sweden, Switzerland, Croatia, Italy, the Vatican, San Marino, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Serbia, Czech Republic, Fyrom, Hungary and Spain. Out of country rentals are not allowed to other countries not mentioned above. Process and publication of green card: The minimum time of the publication of a green card is 5 working days. The green card covers the rented vehicle with basic insurance (T.P.I.) as long as it remains in the borders of the country for which it is issued. Roadside assistance or car replacement while driving abroad is available.
Agent
So yes, if you book the car for example with Alamo or Enterprise you can travel to Bulgaria. A fee may apply.