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 23 days in order to fully appreciate everything Bansko has to offer.

When to visit Bansko

Bansko in September
Estimated hotel price
£20
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bansko in September
Estimated hotel price
£20
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 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 ADDCAR RENTAL and MEXRENTACAR , among others, in Sofia.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bansko, including Union Ivkoni, Bus and City Lines. From Thessaloniki, the bus ride to Bansko takes 295 miles and will cost you around £27. From Burgas, the ticket costs about £14 for a journey of 300 miles.

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 ADDCAR RENTAL and MEXRENTACAR , among others, in Sofia.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bansko, including Union Ivkoni, Bus and City Lines. From Thessaloniki, the bus ride to Bansko takes 295 miles and will cost you around £27. From Burgas, the ticket costs about £14 for a journey of 300 miles.

Airports near Bansko

Airlines serving Bansko

Lufthansa
Good (3,991 reviews)
KLM
Good (758 reviews)
British Airways
Good (3,782 reviews)
SWISS
Good (863 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,135 reviews)
Air France
Good (889 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,382 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (1,984 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,465 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,630 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (446 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (4,634 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Good (778 reviews)
Finnair
Good (941 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (728 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (774 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,053 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (315 reviews)
LOT
Good (650 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (656 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 £43 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £183 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Bansko

Most booked hotels in Bansko

Kempinski Hotel Grand Arena
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£113+
Lucky Bansko Aparthotel Spa & Relax
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£101+
Grand Royale Apartment Complex & Spa
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£55+
Saint George Palace
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£43+
Green Life Resort Bansko
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£54+
Premier Luxury Mountain Resort
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£91+

Hiring a car in Bansko

Hiring a car in Bansko costs £87 per day, on average, or £2,008 if you want to hire it for 23 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 89% more expensive than at Sofia.

Expect to pay £1.20 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 £14.37 and £19.15.

Hiring a car in Bansko costs £87 per day, on average, or £2,008 if you want to hire it for 23 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 89% more expensive than at Sofia.

Expect to pay £1.20 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 £14.37 and £19.15.