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 6 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$ 85
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bansko in May
Estimated hotel price
C$ 85
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 Toronto and takes around 10h 20m.

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 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 59 miles from Bansko. The shortest flight to Bansko from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 10h 20m.

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 MEXRENTACAR and Easyrent, among others, in Sofia.

Airports near Bansko

PDVPlovdiv
SOFSofia

Airlines serving Bansko

Lufthansa
Good (7,414 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,386 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,372 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,737 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,969 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,926 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,926 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,339 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (850 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,158 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,487 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,117 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,254 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (998 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,369 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,978 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (862 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,160 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$ 84 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 163 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$ 220+
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Lucky Bansko Aparthotel Spa & Relax
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 217+
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Four Points by Sheraton Bansko
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 97+
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St. George Ski & Holiday
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 94+
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Saint George Palace Aparthotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 80+
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Hotel Bansko Spa & Holidays - Free Parking
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
C$ 56+
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Renting a car in Bansko

Expect to pay C$ 1.97 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$ 23.61 and C$ 31.48.

Expect to pay C$ 1.97 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$ 23.61 and C$ 31.48.

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