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.
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.
Although Bansko doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Sofia Airport (SOF), which is located 95 km from Bansko.
Another option to get to Bansko is to pick up a car hire from Sofia, which is about 96 km from Bansko. You’ll find branches of NU Car and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Sofia.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bansko, including Union Ivkoni, Vip Arda Tur and Bus. From Plovdiv, the bus ride to Bansko takes 209 km and will cost you around RM 134. From Thessaloniki, the ticket costs about RM 81 for a journey of 418 km.
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 309 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 1,067 and up for a 5-star experience.
Expect to pay RM 6.83 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 81.94 and RM 109.25. Mini (Toyota Aygo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Bansko, while also 33% cheaper than other types, on average.