Plovdiv: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

Plovdiv is the second-largest city in Bulgaria and the most populous city in the Bulgarian part of the historic region of Thrace, located 144 km southeast of the capital Sofia.

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Now in the cityPlovdivsunset 07:25 PM

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Exchange rate€0.87per 1 $EUR — the local currencyas of Sep 18, 2026

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Sector 6≈ 3 hr 30 min Shkodër≈ 3 hr 45 min

Safety and health

Official travel advice and the medical minimum

Safety · official adviceour data as of Sep 15, 2026

UK Foreign Office (FCDO)No restrictionsNo travel restrictions in force.

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Updated information on European Entry-Exit System (EES) (‘Entry requirements’ page).

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice

US State DepartmentLevel 1Usual care is enough — no special measures.

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There were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated. Advisory Sumary Exercise normal precautions in Bulgaria. If you decide to travel to Bulgaria: Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to get important updates and alerts from the U.S. embassy or consulate. Enrolling helps the U.S.

Source: US Department of State Travel Advisory

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice · US Department of State Travel Advisory

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Plovdiv: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

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