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 27 days in order to fully appreciate everything Bansko has to offer.
When to visit Bansko
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Bansko in July, when the average temperature is 71.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 80.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 23 °F, with an average temperature of 30.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 1.7″. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Bansko, with an average rainfall of 0.7″.
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 the United States departs from New York and takes around 12h 30m.
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 MEXRENTACAR and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Sofia.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bansko, including Bus, Union Ivkoni and FlixBus. From Thessaloniki, the bus ride to Bansko takes 555 km and will cost you around $20. From Varna, the ticket costs about $34 for a journey of 604 km.
Airlines serving Bansko
Where to stay in Bansko
From 5-star hotels such as the Lucky Bansko Aparthotel Spa & Relax to great affordable options like the Rahoff, Bansko offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $54 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $100 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Bansko
Most booked hotels in Bansko
Renting a car in Bansko
Renting a car in Bansko costs $97 per day, on average, or $2,624 if you want to rent if for 27 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 79% more expensive than at Sofia.
Expect to pay $5.56 per gallon in Bansko (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $66.77 and $89.03.