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 95 km from Bansko. The shortest flight to Bansko from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 11h 15m.

Car

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 MEXRENTACAR and Easyrent, among others, in Sofia.

Plane

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 15m.

Car

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 MEXRENTACAR and Easyrent, among others, in Sofia.

Airports near Bansko

PDVPlovdiv
SOFSofia

Airlines serving Bansko

KLM
Good (1,423 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,597 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,544 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,069 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,797 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,678 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,035 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,059 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,424 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,500 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,484 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (875 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,314 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,590 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,072 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,140 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,411 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (902 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,075 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$ 109 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 182 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$ 247+
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Lucky Bansko Aparthotel Spa & Relax
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 195+
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Four Points by Sheraton Bansko
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 127+
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St. George Ski & Holiday
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 94+
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Saint George Palace Aparthotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 67+
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Hotel Bansko Spa & Holidays - Free Parking
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
C$ 106+
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Renting a car in Bansko

Expect to pay C$ 1.98 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$ 23.71 and C$ 31.61.

Expect to pay C$ 1.98 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$ 23.71 and C$ 31.61.