With a population of 9 232, Bansko is a must-see destination in Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Bansko to see all of its attractions.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Bansko in July, when the average temperature is 22 °C, and the highest can go up to 27 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -5 °C, with an average temperature of -1 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 42 mm. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Bansko, with an average rainfall of 19 mm.
Although Bansko doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Sofia Airport (SOF), which is located 95 km from Bansko. The shortest flight to Bansko from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 11h 40m.
Another option to get to Bansko is to pick up a car rental from Sofia, which is about 96 km from Bansko. You’ll find branches of Easyrent and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Sofia.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bansko, including Union Ivkoni, City Lines and Grup Plus. From Thessaloniki, the bus ride to Bansko takes 459 km and will cost you around C$ 59. From Burgas, the ticket costs about C$ 25 for a journey of 483 km.
From 5-star hotels such as the Premier Luxury Mountain Resort to great affordable options like the Rahoff hotel, Bansko offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around C$ 73 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 311 and up for a 5-star experience.
Expect to pay C$ 2.01 per litre in Bansko (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 24.09 and C$ 32.12.