There are plenty of Bansko ski rental options in town and so if you are heading out to Bulgaria for a skiing trip then your toughest decision is which of the many Bansko ski rental shops to visit!
I have spoken to various people in Bansko to put together this guide to the best ski hire Bansko has to offer including input from expats with years of experience to recent visitors heading to the slopes of the Pirin Mountains here in Bansko for the first time.
I hope you find this guide useful when looking at ski snowboard hire and if you are heading out to the winter ski resort of Bansko then check out my other Bansko blogs below!
Tsakiris Ski Rental
Tsakiris Ski & Snowboard is the Bansko ski rental shop that we decided to hire our skis and boots from in the end and so I have no hesitation in recommending this fantastic ski shop in Bansko.
It’s just a few minutes’ walk to the gondola station too – so not too much walking in your boots with your skis!
Tsakiris has been operating in Bansko since 2008 and was set up by the Tsakiris Family who themselves have a rich and successful affiliation to the snow!
Athanassios Tsakiris is a Greek Olympian having competed for his native Greece at five separate winter Olympic games between 1988 and 2010.
His daughter, Panagiota Tsakiri competed at two games in 2006 and 2010. Altogether the family has represented their country 8 times at the Olympics and competed in more than 500 national and international ski races.
With that pedigree behind this Bansko shop you would expect a top-quality offering and that is exactly what you get from this excellent Bansko ski hire store.
From the friendly and welcoming staff with some of the best service in Bansko to the on-site repair and maintenance area, freshly waxed skis and an impressive range of skis, snowboards and boots, this is your one-stop ski shop for any visit to ski in Bansko.
Tsakiris Bansko Ski Rental
Tsakiris Ski & Snowboard offers 3 categories of ski hire; standard (for beginners and intermediates), advanced (for intermediate up to expert skiers) and premium (for advanced and expert skiers).
There is also a range of different types of skis to cater for everyone; from specialist off-piste skis to world cup style carving skis for those who want more speed!
Ski boots are equally available in a huge range of sizes and styles and the team at Tsakiris will take care to ensure you have the perfect fitting boots when you arrive. Boots are dried overnight and treated with antibacterial sprays to keep them clean and fresh!
Depending on the range you choose, you can also change your skis or snowboard during your trip so you can change your equipment depending on the weather or the conditions if you wish!
For more information on the range of skis and boots available, take a look at the Tsakiris website.
Prices for adult ski sets of skis, boots and poles start at 25BGN (£10) per day for the standard ski set or 120BGN (£50) for a week or 45BGN (£20) for a day and 240BGN (£100) for a week for the premium series. The full price list can be found on the Tsakiris website including kids’ prices.
If you are heading to Bansko for longer then Tsakiris offer a season-long rental package at a very competitive price. Drop them a message via their website for full details.
Tsakiris Bansko Snowboard Rental
Again, snowboard hire is organised in the same way as ski hire with ranges from standard to premium depending on the level of boarder and the type of snowboard needed. The full details of the three series can be found at Tsakiris Ski.
Snowboard and boot hire starts at 30BGN (£12.75) per day or 150BGN (£64) per week for a board in the standard series and 50BGN (£21) per day / 270BGN (£115) per week for a premium series board. Again, kids’ boards and boots are also available.
Booking your Bansko Ski Rental at Tsakiris
You can head straight to Tsakiris Ski & Snowboard when you arrive to place a booking but I would recommend that you book online in advance to save time and money. They have their own online booking page on their website and you can save 15% if you book online. There is no pre-payment needed; just pay for your hire when you arrive.
If you book online, you can arrange your fitting for the evening before your first day of skiing in Bansko to save you time in the morning.
Other Information
Tsakiris Ski & Snowboard also hire clothing should you wish to hire your jacket, pants and gloves here in Bansko.
They also have a dedicated repair shop so whether you want your hire skis waxed before you head out to the slopes or you have your own equipment that needs a service, this Bansko ski rental has you covered.
Finally, Tsakiris offers private ski and snowboard lessons so if you are interested in having lessons when you ski in Bansko then take a look at the Tsakiris website for more information.
As an added bonus, after you drop your skis or snowboard back at Tsakiris after a long day on the slopes, they own a fantastic takeaway restaurant just around the corner which serves the best gyros in town!
They also serve beers and have a full menu of quick and tasty food for the perfect recovery after a great day! Check them out in my top Restaurants in Bansko blog!
Ski Mania Rental
Ski Mania is located just around the corner from the main gondola in Bansko and comes highly recommended by those who live in Bansko.
This Bansko ski rental shop has over 450 ski and snowboard options in-store and so will definitely have something for you.
Ski Mania Ski and Snowboard Hire
Ski and snowboard hire at Ski Mania is split between standard (known as ‘Adult’) and advanced offerings. Prices start from 30BGN (£12.75) per day / 150BGN (£64) a week for a full set of skis, boots and poles in the standard range to 50BGN (£21) per day / 240 (£100) BGN per week for the advanced range.
Snowboard and boots are available from 40BGN (£17) per day / 190BGN (£80) per week in the standard range and 50 BGN (£21) per day / 240BGN (£100) per week for the advanced series.
Full prices can be found on the Ski Mania website.
Booking your Bansko Ski Rental at Ski Mania
Again, if you are looking to make a reservation with Ski Mania then I would recommend that you book online and in advance as there is a 10% discount available when bookings are made through their website.
Equally, if you are keen to arrange lessons for your time in Bansko then ensure these are booked in advance, especially during the peak season.
All bookings can be made on the Ski Mania website.
Other Information
As with Tsakiris, Ski Mania does also offer ski rental options for jackets, trousers and helmets should you prefer to hire ski clothing rather than bringing or buying your own when you come skiing in Bansko.
Ski Mania is also well regarded for their Bansko ski school offering group lessons as well as one-to-one tuition. To find out more, take a look at their website.
Want to know more about Bansko? Check out my other blogs:
- Bansko Lift Pass Prices 2022-23
- My Guide to the Bansko Ski Map
- The Best Bansko Hotels
- My top 5 Bansko Hot Springs
- The Best Bansko Christmas and New Year Hot Spots
Mega Ski Centre – Bansko Ski Rental
Another highly regarded Bansko ski rental option is Mega Ski Centre which is a great family-run business located on Pirin Street and just around the corner from the main gondola.
This great local business was set up in 2012 by Kosta and Krasi and has gone from strength to strength since then moving into their current, modern ski shop in 2019.
Mega Ski Centre Ski and Snowboard Hire
At Mega Ski Centre, you have the choice of 3 ranges of skis or snowboards: basic, premium and advanced and Mega Ski Centre offer some of the most competitive Bansko ski rental prices.
A ski package of skis, boots and poles in the basic range starts from 20BGN (£8.50) per day / 100BGN (£42.50) per week and the equivalent snowboard and boots from 30BGN (£12.75) per day / 130BGN (£55) per week.
You can find a full list of prices for all three ranges of skis and snowboards on Mega Ski Centre.
Booking your Rental at Mega Ski Centre
Again, I would recommend booking online, particularly as you can benefit from a 10% discount if you do so. Bookings are completed through the Mega Ski Centre website by way of an online form.
If you book online, you can also arrange to head into the ski shop for your boots and skis/snowboard fitting the night before your first day which means you can head out to the slopes early on your first day!
Other Information
As well as equipment hire, Mega Ski Centre offer both group and individual lessons with both Kosta and Krasi being Class A certified ski instructors.
This great Bansko ski rental shop can also organise transfers and are always willing to help with anything else you may need to make your trip to Bansko perfect!
Enjoy the Slopes!
There are many Bansko ski rental stores and all of them offer a large range of equipment for hire at competitive prices. I have collated the three options above as some of my favourite places for ski rental Bansko has to offer including recommendations from people we have met in Bansko.
I hope this guide has helped narrow down your search for a Bansko ski rental shop and if you do head out to ski in Bansko Bulgaria I hope you have the best time!
If you are planning to come and ski in Bansko then check out my blog, Skiing in Bansko which gives lots of information on how to get here and what to do when you arrive including getting your all-important Bansko ski pass. I have also rounded up my favourite Restaurants in Bansko to help you refuel after a long day on the slopes!
If you have any queries or need any help with ski hire in Bansko or anything else Bansko related then do let me know and I would be more than happy to help!
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