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A taxi transfer from Velingrad to Rila Monastery is a private car with a driver just for you – from your address to the exact place you need to be. The distance is about 160 km and the drive takes about 2:40 h. The price is fixed in advance and is per car, not per person: sedan for up to 4 people 130 €, minivan 175 €, van 200 €. You pay after the ride, with no prepayment.
Velingrad – Rila Monastery prices in both directions
| Route | Distance | Time | Sedan | Minivan | Van |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Velingrad → Рилския Манастир | 160 km | 2:40 h | 130 € | 175 € | 200 € |
| Рилския Манастир → Velingrad | 160 km | 2:40 h | 130 € | 175 € | 200 € |
Prices are per car, one way, day and night. If you travel there and back, book both rides together.
Pick-up: Velingrad
Velingrad is a spa town in the Western Rhodopes, in the Chepino valley. It is known for its many thermal springs and spa hotels with pools. Tsigov Chark and Batak Reservoir are nearby, and the road passes through scenic mountain stretches. Your transfer can pick you up or drop you right at your hotel. We pick you up from any address – home, hotel, apartment, station or airport. We confirm the exact meeting point by phone.
Drop-off: Rila Monastery
Rila Monastery is the largest and best-known Orthodox monastery in Bulgaria and a UNESCO World Heritage site. It lies high in the Rila Mountains, and the last part of the road runs through a scenic valley. The transfer stops at the car park by the monastery entrance. Visitors are expected to dress modestly, with shoulders and knees covered. We drop you at the exact address – hotel, home, office, station or terminal.
Vehicles
- Sedan – up to 4 passengers with normal luggage.
- Minivan – up to 6 passengers, or fewer people with lots of luggage.
- Van – up to 8 passengers. For larger groups we send several cars.
With children and pets
Child seats and boosters at no extra charge – just tell us the children’s ages. A dog or cat travels only together with its owner, in the owner’s own crate or carrier; tell us about the animal when you book.
How to book
- See the price in the calculator above.
- Fill in date, time, name and phone – or call +359 897 227 771.
- We call you to confirm the addresses and the vehicle.
- You pay the driver after the ride.
More transfers
Return direction: Rila Monastery – Velingrad
From Velingrad: Velingrad – Petrich · Velingrad – Danube Bridge 2 border crossing (Vidin – Calafat) · Velingrad – Bucharest · Velingrad – Kalofer · Velingrad – Stara Zagora · Velingrad – Sandanski · all destinations
To Rila Monastery: Stara Zagora – Rila Monastery · Sofia Airport – Rila Monastery · Burgas Airport – Rila Monastery · Sofia – Rila Monastery
Other languages: Български · Русский · Deutsch · Italiano · עברית
Frequently asked questions
How much is a transfer from Velingrad to Rila Monastery?
Sedan for up to 4 people – €130, minivan – €175, van – €200. The price is per car, one way.
How long is the drive from Velingrad to Rila Monastery?
About 2:40 h for about 160 km.
Is the price per person?
No, per car. The price is the same however many passengers are in the car.
When do I pay?
After the ride, to the driver. We do not ask for prepayment.
Do you work at night and on holidays?
Yes, 24/7, including nights, weekends and public holidays.
Can I travel with a dog or cat?
Yes, when the animal travels with its owner, in the owner’s own crate or carrier.
Do you have child seats?
Yes, at no extra charge. Tell us the children’s ages when you book.