Introduction
What to do
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring 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 5 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
£46
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bansko in May
Estimated hotel price
£46
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. Plovdiv is the most popular, with regular flights from Wizz Air, Ryanair, Wizz Air and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest flight to Bansko from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 3h.

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.

Plane

Although Bansko doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Sofia Airport (SOF), which is located 59 miles from Bansko. Plovdiv is the most popular, with regular flights from Wizz Air, Ryanair, Wizz Air and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest flight to Bansko from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 3h.

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.

Airports near Bansko

PDVPlovdiv
SOFSofia

Airlines serving Bansko

KLM
Good (1,441 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,728 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,687 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,189 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,854 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,090 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,175 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,717 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,523 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,473 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (894 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,632 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,655 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,371 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,133 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,174 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,431 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,122 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,891 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (289 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 £61 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £121 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)
£169+
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Four Points by Sheraton Bansko
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£128+
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St. George Ski & Holiday
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£80+
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Saint George Palace Aparthotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£64+
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Green Life Bansko
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£56+
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Pirin Golf Hotel & Spa
5 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£90+
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Hiring a car in Bansko

Hiring a car in Bansko costs £56 per day, on average, or £280 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, 75% more expensive than at Sofia.

Expect to pay £1.06 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 £12.65 and £16.86.

Hiring a car in Bansko costs £56 per day, on average, or £280 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, 75% more expensive than at Sofia.

Expect to pay £1.06 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 £12.65 and £16.86.

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