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Bulgaria
Currency, language, tipping etiquette, and how to get around Bulgaria — plus every Tripzeeker itinerary covering the country.
Currency
BGN
Language
Bulgarian
Tipping
Customary
Region
Europe
Currency
Bulgaria uses the Bulgarian Lev (BGN). Use Tripzeeker's currency converter to check live exchange rates before you travel.
Language
The main language is Bulgarian. A translation app or basic phrasebook goes a long way outside major tourist areas.
Tipping etiquette
10% in restaurants is appreciated, not obligatory.
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Buses and trains link Sofia to coastal and mountain towns; ride-hailing apps work in Sofia.
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What currency does Bulgaria use?
Bulgaria uses the Bulgarian Lev (BGN). Tripzeeker's currency converter and tip calculator can help you budget in your home currency before you go.
What language is spoken in Bulgaria?
The main language is Bulgarian. A translation app or basic phrasebook goes a long way outside major tourist areas.
Do I need to tip in Bulgaria?
10% in restaurants is appreciated, not obligatory.
How do you get around Bulgaria?
Buses and trains link Sofia to coastal and mountain towns; ride-hailing apps work in Sofia.