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.

When to visit Bansko

Bansko in May
Estimated hotel price
RM 366
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bansko in May
Estimated hotel price
RM 366
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.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bansko, including FlixBus, Bus and Union Ivkoni. From Thessaloniki, the bus ride to Bansko takes 285 miles and will cost you around RM 49. From Burgas, the ticket costs about RM 89 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.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bansko, including FlixBus, Bus and Union Ivkoni. From Thessaloniki, the bus ride to Bansko takes 285 miles and will cost you around RM 49. From Burgas, the ticket costs about RM 89 for a journey of 300 miles.

Airports near Bansko

Airlines serving Bansko

Lufthansa
Good (7,168 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,350 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,835 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,632 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,909 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,497 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,181 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,855 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,660 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,530 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (809 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,219 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,331 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,232 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,174 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,304 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (790 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,894 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,431 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (895 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 RM 259 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 977 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)
RM 613+
Grand Royale Apartment Complex & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
RM 336+
Saint George Palace Aparthotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
RM 219+
Premier Luxury Mountain Resort
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
RM 564+
St. George Ski & Holiday
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
RM 270+
Regnum Bansko Ski Hotel & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
RM 507+

Hiring a car in Bansko

Expect to pay RM 6.08 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 RM 72.92 and RM 97.23. The most frequently booked car type in Bansko is Mini (Toyota Aygo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Toyota Yaris or similar) is, on average, 29% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay RM 6.08 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 RM 72.92 and RM 97.23. The most frequently booked car type in Bansko is Mini (Toyota Aygo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Toyota Yaris or similar) is, on average, 29% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.