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.

When to visit Bansko

Bansko in May
Estimated hotel price
C$ 114
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bansko in May
Estimated hotel price
C$ 114
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 12h 10m.

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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Easyrent, among others, in Sofia.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bansko, including FlixBus, Union Ivkoni and Bus. From Burgas, the bus ride to Bansko takes 483 km and will cost you around C$ 26. From Varna, the ticket costs about C$ 63 for a journey of 604 km.

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 12h 10m.

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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Easyrent, among others, in Sofia.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bansko, including FlixBus, Union Ivkoni and Bus. From Burgas, the bus ride to Bansko takes 483 km and will cost you around C$ 26. From Varna, the ticket costs about C$ 63 for a journey of 604 km.

Airports near Bansko

Airlines serving Bansko

Lufthansa
Good (7,187 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,352 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,844 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,644 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,873 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,552 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,670 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,531 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (831 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,903 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,240 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,088 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,339 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,235 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,201 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,300 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,908 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (783 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (886 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,517 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$ 77 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 305 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Bansko

Most booked hotels in Bansko

Kempinski Hotel Grand Arena
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 190+
Grand Royale Apartment Complex & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 97+
Saint George Palace
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 70+
Premier Luxury Mountain Resort
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 153+
St. George Ski & Holiday
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 86+
Regnum Bansko Apart Hotel & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 138+

Renting a car in Bansko

Expect to pay C$ 1.88 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$ 22.52 and C$ 30.03. Economy (Toyota Yaris or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Bansko, while also 47% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay C$ 1.88 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$ 22.52 and C$ 30.03. Economy (Toyota Yaris or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Bansko, while also 47% cheaper than other types, on average.