Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Bansko travel guide

Bansko Tourism | Bansko Guide

You're Going to Love Bansko

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. We recommend you stay at least 7 days in order to fully appreciate everything Bansko has to offer.

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When to visit Bansko

Bansko in May
Estimated hotel price
C$ 87
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bansko in May
Estimated hotel price
C$ 87
1 night at 3-star hotel

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.

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How to Get to Bansko

Plane

Although Bansko doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Sofia Airport (SOF), which is located 59 miles from Bansko. The shortest flight to Bansko from Canada departs from Montreal and takes around 10h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Bansko is to pick up a car rental from Sofia, which is about 60 miles from Bansko. You’ll find branches of Easyrent and Alamo, among others, in Sofia.

Plane

Although Bansko doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Sofia Airport (SOF), which is located 59 miles from Bansko. The shortest flight to Bansko from Canada departs from Montreal and takes around 10h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Bansko is to pick up a car rental from Sofia, which is about 60 miles from Bansko. You’ll find branches of Easyrent and Alamo, among others, in Sofia.

Airports near Bansko

PDVPlovdiv
SOFSofia

Airlines serving Bansko

KLM
Good (1,410 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,570 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,516 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,044 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,784 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,015 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,010 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,661 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,407 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,486 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (868 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,444 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,289 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,575 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,058 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,134 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,400 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (894 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,059 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (281 reviews)
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Where to stay in Bansko

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$ 106 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 171 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Bansko

Most booked hotels in Bansko

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Kempinski Hotel Grand Arena Bansko
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 234+
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Lucky Bansko Aparthotel Spa & Relax
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 185+
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Four Points by Sheraton Bansko
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 113+
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St. George Ski & Holiday
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 81+
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Saint George Palace Aparthotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 63+
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Hotel Bansko Spa & Holidays - Free Parking
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
C$ 104+
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Renting a car in Bansko

Expect to pay C$ 1.95 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$ 23.37 and C$ 31.16.

Expect to pay C$ 1.95 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$ 23.37 and C$ 31.16.