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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Bansko travel guide

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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 3 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
$62
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bansko in May
Estimated hotel price
$62
1 night at 3-star hotel

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″.

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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 States departs from New York and takes around 10h 55m.

Car

Another option to get to Bansko is to pick up a car rental from Sofia, which is about 60 miles from Bansko. You’ll find branches of Easyrent and CarWiz, 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. The shortest flight to Bansko from the United States departs from New York and takes around 10h 55m.

Car

Another option to get to Bansko is to pick up a car rental from Sofia, which is about 60 miles from Bansko. You’ll find branches of Easyrent and CarWiz, among others, in Sofia.

Airports near Bansko

PDVPlovdiv
SOFSofia

Airlines serving Bansko

KLM
Good (1,404 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,506 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,461 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,771 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,022 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,996 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,991 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,475 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,380 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,651 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (858 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,334 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,533 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,281 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,133 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,034 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,383 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,022 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (876 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,907 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 $72 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $122 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Bansko

Most booked hotels in Bansko

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Hot Springs Medical And Spa
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, 1893 reviews)
$200+
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Kempinski Hotel Grand Arena Bansko
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, 1511 reviews)
$167+
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Lucky Bansko Aparthotel Spa & Relax
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, 1354 reviews)
$137+
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Ruskovets Thermal Spa & Ski Resort
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 676 reviews)
$130+
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Four Points by Sheraton Bansko
4 stars
Excellent (9, 757 reviews)
$83+
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St. George Ski & Holiday
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 2210 reviews)
$64+
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Renting a car in Bansko

Expect to pay $5.41 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 $64.96 and $86.61.

Expect to pay $5.41 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 $64.96 and $86.61.

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