Anyone been to Bulgaria? Advice on how much spending money to take?

lilmissmup

Me and OH are off to Bulgaria in 4 weeks for a 9 night stay at an All Inclusive Resort (half paid for by Tesco!).

I have heard its quite cheap out there, how much spending money do you think we would need?

OH smokes, i don't and as mentioned its All Inclusive.

C_Ronaldo

i went years ago during when gorby left the russian government or he quit, m not sure what its like now but back then it was fairly cheap, its probably not alot of help though

MrsE_2

Me & DH bring £50 per day for AI & £100 per day for SC.

So I would say £450.

If I wanted to buy something specific (duty free, ect) or go somewhere specific or hire a vehicle, I would add that in as an extra.

Bulgaria is susposed to be the cheapest place in Europe though :-)

lilmissmup

I was thinking more £300 for both of us as the exchange rate is quite good?

Anyone else think take more like mrs e says?

taketwo

the Bulgarian Lev is linked to the Euro, so the exchange rate is not good.

kaydn

lilmissmup wrote: »

I was thinking more £300 for both of us as the exchange rate is quite good?

Anyone else think take more like mrs e says?

We have been to sunny beach twice I would think £300 would be enough if AI You can get a pint for as low as 35p in the market area not sure on cig prices OH did bring some local brand back for a friend and apparently they were cheap but can't remember how much hope this helps Where are you staying?

sweetheartlmg

Can I just ask Kaydn I had planned to take my first family holiday abroad to Bulgaria Sunny Beach next to a new water park, I was all excited about it because I had chosen an apartment I liked from eBay and had priced my flights up from Manchester, but was disappointed to hear from a few friends not to go to Sunny Beach in Bulgaria and even the travel agent told me she wouldn't recommend Bulgaria.
I was so disappointed, this is going to be our first holiday abroad with two girls ages 6 & 7, now I'm completely confused where to book our holiday, travel agent told me to look into Spain!

What do other people think of Bulgaria? Anywhere in particular that someone would recommend visiting in Bulgaria. Any advice?

kle87

Bulgaria is very cheap and your staying all inclusive therefore id think £300 is plenty but maybe you could take £50 and keep it just incase.

ebaybaby

sweetheartlmg wrote: »

Can I just ask Kaydn I had planned to take my first family holiday abroad to Bulgaria Sunny Beach next to a new water park, I was all excited about it because I had chosen an apartment I liked from eBay and had priced my flights up from Manchester, but was disappointed to hear from a few friends not to go to Sunny Beach in Bulgaria and even the travel agent told me she wouldn't recommend Bulgaria.
I was so disappointed, this is going to be our first holiday abroad with two girls ages 6 & 7, now I'm completely confused where to book our holiday, travel agent told me to look into Spain!

What do other people think of Bulgaria? Anywhere in particular that someone would recommend visiting in Bulgaria. Any advice?

How very odd of your travel agent to say that? Maybe she is trying to flog unsold Spain hols because the euro is so bad!!!!

Im going back to Sunny Beach in June. I loved it so much last time we went (4yrs ago)
Very very cheap, lovely beaches and with most hotels situated on the beach its great.
I suppose there are a few dodgy areas but once you find your feet you know to avoid them.
Have a read here you may find it useful:
http://www.holidaytruths.co.uk/
Just select the Bulgaria forum.
They are also really helpful if you need to ask anymore questions.

x_raphael_xx

Bulgaria is very cheap, and nice scenery etc. One word of warning thou...be careful of gangs of pickpockets, I had my wallet stolen and I knew nothing about it until it was too late.
They crowded round me going up some stairs & slowed my down while another stuck her hand into my bag. Then they scarpered. Luckily I only lost a few £££.
Most Bulgarians are very poor, and £50 to them is a few months pay so thievery (sp) is rife unfortunately. Be careful not to look like a tourist!!

Edit: I only took £100 for 2 week stay, although I was staying at my parents who had a house out there at the time.

sweetheartlmg

ebaybaby wrote: »

How very odd of your travel agent to say that? Maybe she is trying to flog unsold Spain hols because the euro is so bad!!!!

Im going back to Sunny Beach in June. I loved it so much last time we went (4yrs ago)
Very very cheap, lovely beaches and with most hotels situated on the beach its great.
I suppose there are a few dodgy areas but once you find your feet you know to avoid them.
Have a read here you may find it useful:
http://www.holidaytruths.co.uk/
Just select the Bulgaria forum.
They are also really helpful if you need to ask anymore questions.

Thanks for the great link, great research!
Will think about booking our first family holiday for end of August at Sunny Beach and find out ourselves if we made the correct decision!