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 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Bansko has to offer.
Activities & attractions in Bansko
When to visit Bansko
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.
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 the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 3h 05m.
Car
Another option to get to Bansko is to pick up a car hire from Sofia, which is about 60 miles from Bansko. You’ll find branches of MEXRENTACAR and Easyrent, among others, in Sofia.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bansko, including Union Ivkoni, FlixBus and City Lines. From Thessaloniki, the bus ride to Bansko takes 295 miles and will cost you around £34. From Burgas, the ticket costs about £15 for a journey of 300 miles.
Airlines serving Bansko
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 £44 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £176 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Bansko
Most booked hotels in Bansko
Hiring a car in Bansko
Hiring a car in Bansko costs £21 per day, on average, or £103 if you want to hire it for 5 days.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 9% more expensive than at Sofia.
Expect to pay £1.15 per litre in Bansko (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £13.74 and £18.31.