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Rent your ski or board from Traventuria

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Rent your ski or board from Traventuria

120 metres from the gondola

Up to 35% discount on online bookings!

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Ski & Board Traventuria

4.9

Based on 1676 reviews

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CElin

12:45 22 Apr 26

We rented our ski equipment from Traveturia and also used their shuttle service — both were excellent.

We arrived earlier than expected, and the team was incredibly helpful and accommodating. The shuttle service was especially convenient: a direct pick-up from Sofia Airport to our hotel, and back again at the end of the trip.

We'll definitely be booking with them again next year!

Nelly Parvanova

13:02 17 Apr 26

vitalija herrero llinas

11:58 12 Apr 26

Fantastic service Iva was amazing . She is So happy and helpful ..
definitely will come back next season

ATD Construction

11:58 12 Apr 26

Great service, Iva was really helpful and definitely knows a lot about skies. Thank you

Brett Williams

23:18 10 Apr 26

After being disappointed by a handful of local spots in a bustling market full of options, I stumbled upon this little nugget of a place. Booking with them was like finding a golden nugget in a crowded sea of mediocrity. What a refreshing surprise! They’ve got top-notch equipment and customer service that shines brighter than the rest. They were incredibly accommodating, completely restoring my faith in Bansko board hire.

I’d recommend them with all my heart—they’re a rare find worth rooting for. In fact, I was so impressed that I rebooked and even extended my trip, thanks in large part to the stellar gear hire experience they delivered.

2nd year not so good. Terrible board.

GoProDrummerStru

14:23 06 Apr 26

Excellent service and good quality skis. Iva was very friendly and helpful. Would recommend and use again 🙂

Struan

Scott Bond

15:11 05 Apr 26

Great hire, great service!! Iva was particularly helpfull!! Recommend to everyone!!

Nikolay Ostrovski

08:54 04 Apr 26

The best service

Charles

07:12 04 Apr 26

Useful and really helpful

Jake Cottrell

06:49 04 Apr 26

Well priced ski and snowboard rental, quick and easy kit issue and right next to the lifts

Paul Gibney

05:15 01 Apr 26

Good location and very polite & helpful staff

Anton Forbes

15:13 31 Mar 26

Our experience was fantastic with this team over the last 2 days - they were super professional, helpful and friendly 🙂

Sasho Mateev

08:01 31 Mar 26

Today we leave with excellent impressions of the place. Clean, helpful and unobtrusive staff, good and kind people. Diverse, carefully prepared cuisine, from which every chosen dish is delicious. We also had a birthday surprise with a complimentary cake. We leave with the secret thought of coming back again someday. Thank you to everyone from St. George! ❤️

Iryna Hapii

05:56 31 Mar 26

The service is fast and high quality. The establishment is located not far from the lift, they also provide luggage storage services during the day. I recommend 🙂

Nauman Satti

23:02 29 Mar 26

Had amazing experience with booking skiing & airport transfer. Everything went very smoothly.

StenK1

15:14 28 Mar 26

Good experience, thank you iva very good service

Eliot Cholerton-Hill

11:40 27 Mar 26

Great place to rent - very attentive staff and good prices.

Thank you Iva!

Ollie Green

10:32 27 Mar 26

James Golding

14:58 26 Mar 26

Visited Bansko for a week and these guys really made our trip. Excellent staff and equipment!

Rhys Brown

14:57 26 Mar 26

Everyone at traventuria are very welcoming and helpful would recommend

Ben Woodland

14:57 26 Mar 26

Great staff and very helpful

Meir Zaltzman

08:16 26 Mar 26

The service was truly amazing such nice people working there and all really wanted to help us. 2 of our ski sticks snapped whilst skiing and they replace them quickly with no fuss. It’s a 2 min walk to the main cable car and it was very reasonable. Highly recommend for an easy and smooth trip

Celia Bocking

15:08 25 Mar 26

friendly helpful service

Orkun Fetil

22:19 24 Mar 26

Very great service. Equipment was great. They helped for everything also the places and the entertainment. Iva helped us. Special thanks to her🙏🏻😊

Petyo Gyudyulev (Peter - Bradley)

22:17 24 Mar 26

Forget the tourist traps and the "rental-shop" fluff. Ski & Board Traventuria in Bansko is the only armory for those who actually mean business on the mountain. Special thanks to Iva for everything!!! Go go go!

Shaya Rotenberg

15:35 24 Mar 26

Best place in bansko to rent all your ski equipment! Jackets goggles helmets trousers and all. Gosh, Maria and Alexander were super helpful when we had to go back and they replaced our ski sticks for free.

ייעוץ זוגי - מיכל בלאושטיין

13:25 24 Mar 26

Nice staff, gave us a really decent price, great location

Gastao Beaumont

19:48 23 Mar 26

Just finished my long weekend, end of the season trip to Bansko.
Traventuria were great with the bookings, flexible with my (group of 5) needs and times and very happy to adjust to last minute requests.

Really joyful amazing staff! Will use their services again and would certainly recommend.

Rosie Savage

06:36 23 Mar 26

Ashley Burs

15:36 22 Mar 26

I had an amazing stay in Bansko, thanks to Annie and the team of Traventuria. Highly recommend.

Amie Young

14:58 22 Mar 26

Iva was amazing and very helpful

Nikos Sideras

13:40 22 Mar 26

Very kind and helpful guys. The skis and boots are state of the art. Everything was perfect

The TV Barnard

09:05 22 Mar 26

Very helpful staff, great equipment and good service

Ryan Clarke-roberts

18:58 21 Mar 26

Just hired all of our skiing equipment and passes through Traventuria, Equipment was spot on and heated lockers helped, Highly recommend

Snejana Sabinova

08:14 21 Mar 26

I am very impressed with the service and equipment at Ski&Board Traventuria.

Elizabeth Halachyan

14:04 20 Mar 26

Great experience with Ski & Board Traventuria!
The staff were really friendly and helpful, and they made the whole process quick and easy. They helped me choose the right equipment and made sure everything fit perfectly.

The gear was in very good condition and worked great on the slopes. You can tell they take good care of their equipment and customers.
I definitely recommend Ski & Board Traventuria to anyone and will visit again!

Desislava Velcheva

13:56 20 Mar 26

Absolutely unforgettable experience – Traventuria in Bansko is simply on another level!

I can honestly say that my experience with Traventuria in Bansko was nothing short of amazing. From the moment I arrived until the very end, everything was handled with such professionalism, warmth, and genuine care that I felt I was in the best possible hands the entire time.

I used multiple services with them, including equipment rental, ski transfers, and private tuition, and every single part of the experience was absolutely outstanding.

The private ski tuition was one of the biggest highlights of my trip. I had a top instructor who was not only highly skilled and professional, but also incredibly patient, supportive, and motivating. The lesson was personalized, effective, and genuinely enjoyable — exactly what you hope for when booking private tuition. You can immediately tell that Traventuria works with people who really know what they’re doing and who care about helping you improve while also making you feel comfortable and confident on the slopes.

The team on site was just as impressive. Friendly, organized, helpful, and always smiling — they made everything feel easy, smooth, and stress-free. Whether it was choosing the right equipment, arranging services, answering questions, or simply making sure everything was perfect, they were always there with the right attitude and true professionalism.

A very special and heartfelt thank you to Ani, Yanko, Georgi, Iva, and the whole team — you are truly amazing! Your kindness, dedication, positive energy, and incredible service made such a huge difference and turned this into a truly memorable experience. It’s rare to meet a team that works so well together and makes customers feel so genuinely welcomed and valued.

The equipment was top quality, very well maintained, clean, modern, and reliable. Everything was perfectly organized, and the whole process was efficient and professional. You can feel the difference immediately when a business really cares about quality and customer satisfaction.

And once again, what really stands out is how professional, transparent, and trustworthy Traventuria is. Everything is done properly, clearly, and with real integrity — and that gives you such peace of mind as a customer.

What makes Traventuria so special is that they don’t just offer services — they create a complete experience. They combine excellent equipment, fantastic instructors, seamless organization, and one of the warmest and most professional teams I’ve ever encountered.

I left genuinely impressed, grateful, and honestly a little blown away by how good everything was.

If you are coming to Bansko and want a company you can fully trust for ski rental, transfers, private lessons, and truly outstanding service, then Traventuria is absolutely the best choice.

Sincere thanks again to Ani, Yanko, Georgi х 3, Iva, and the entire incredible team — you made this trip extra special, and I will never forget it. Highly recommended from the bottom of my heart! ❤️

Desislava Velcheva

13:53 20 Mar 26

Hands down the BEST ski shop experience in Bansko!!! ❤️ truly exceptional from start to finish!
I honestly don’t even know where to begin, because my experience with Traventuria Ski Shop in Bansko was so amazing that it completely exceeded every expectation I had.

I’ve used all of their services — from ski equipment rental to ski transfers — and I can say with total confidence that this is by far one of the most professional, reliable, and impressive businesses I’ve come across.

First of all, the team is absolutely incredible. Every single person I interacted with was friendly, welcoming, patient, knowledgeable, and genuinely happy to help. You can immediately feel that this is a business run by people who truly care about their customers and take real pride in what they do. That kind of energy is rare, and it makes such a huge difference.

The equipment quality is top-tier. Everything was in excellent condition, perfectly maintained, clean, modern, and clearly chosen with care. You can tell right away that they don’t cut corners. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced skier, they make sure you feel comfortable, confident, and fully equipped with exactly what you need.

What impressed me even more is how organized, professional, and trustworthy they are. They offer card payments and cash payments, they issue proper receipts, and everything is handled in a completely legal, transparent, and professional way — which, honestly, is something that really matters and unfortunately sets them apart from many others. With Traventuria, you feel safe, respected, and confident that you are dealing with a serious, legitimate business that values integrity.

And the ski transfers? Absolutely fantastic. Smooth, efficient, punctual, and stress-free. Everything was handled so well that the whole experience felt effortless. When you’re on a ski trip, that level of reliability means everything.

What truly makes Traventuria special is that they don’t just provide a service — they create an experience. They combine top-quality equipment, outstanding customer care, professionalism, honesty, and excellent organization in a way that is honestly rare to find.

I was genuinely blown away by this amazing team. In a place where there are many options, Traventuria stands out on a completely different level. They are not just good — they are exceptional.

If you are in Bansko and want the best equipment, the best service, the best attitude, and a business you can actually trust, don’t waste time looking elsewhere.
Traventuria is the real deal.

Thank you to this truly incredible team for making everything so smooth, professional, and enjoyable.
You turned a ski trip into an unforgettable experience. Highly, highly recommended!❤️❤️

Мариела Денкова

13:49 20 Mar 26

The best ski and snowboard equipment in Bulgaria. Highly recommend. The staff is also very helpful and kind.

Miguel Oliveira

17:01 19 Mar 26

Was great renting my ski equipment in this store, everything was perfect. Great helpful from Iva. Definitely will be back soon

Tom Norman

14:39 19 Mar 26

Eva and Maria were amazing and sorted us out with our ski kit no problem even though we didn’t have anything prepped

Ahmed Shehov

13:45 18 Mar 26

Joshua Corless

13:43 18 Mar 26

Great service, good equipment and quick handover

Emma Parker

18:58 17 Mar 26

My partner and I did the Grand Hotel Therme pool tour this evening. The staff at Traventuria were all very friendly and able to answer our queries. The gentlemen who drove us there and back was really nice, telling us about Bansko and Banya and pointing out a stork! He was kind enough to offer to drop us off at our hotel. The spa itself was absolutely amazing, had a lush time. Thank you.

Adam Soble

16:05 17 Mar 26

These friendly people helped us out with a last minute snowboard wax and edge, great job and a fair price. Thank you!!

Анатолій Боргула

10:41 17 Mar 26

It's been a pleasure to interact with the company. All personnel is really helpful and friendly especially Maria and Ani for giving invaluable tips for my trip!

Angus Carswell

06:24 17 Mar 26

Dimitri was an excellent guide
Very informative and knowledgable
Cheap price

Chris Roach

15:23 16 Mar 26

Excellent company, make it really easy from start to finish, would 100% reccomend them and would also advise anyone renting to also rent the locker for the extra few euros as it makes it so much easier each night and also ensures all your equipment and gloves etc are dried for the next day. Staff also really friendly and helpful.

Katya Nikolova

10:19 16 Mar 26

Асен Гамалов

07:40 16 Mar 26

jacob antonio

13:40 13 Mar 26

Great service! Maria was very helpful

vladislav vasilev

08:23 13 Mar 26

Stephen Trussell

16:30 12 Mar 26

Iva was very helpful! Very friendly and went above and beyond for customer satisfaction!

Dean Sharpe

16:27 12 Mar 26

Very helpful, great service, thanks Iva

Oliver SP Collins

16:25 12 Mar 26

Good value and very friendly staff

Jair Lopez

20:06 11 Mar 26

Great hospitality from Traventura, very welcoming people and you can always count on Iva 🏂

Yemi Lash

16:34 11 Mar 26

Great service, everyone was pleasant and helpful! Super fast and efficient, hassle free.

Maria was a great help also! And all the staff!
Will certainly be back!

Jayke Allen

16:12 11 Mar 26

Highly recommend. Iva and the staff at traventuria were very helpful and very accommodating. Our group will definitely be back

Darren Hammond

15:46 11 Mar 26

Really good experience at traventura. The staff have a good laugh and Maria was very helpful to my group.

Ed Guintrand

15:11 11 Mar 26

Superstars very friendly and helpful ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Ollie Foster

09:48 11 Mar 26

A. Petrov

07:48 11 Mar 26

Hello, I have used the services of "Traventuria" several times over the past few years and I am very happy with everything - the staff is super helpful and always acts quickly and accurately, the equipment is great and of high quality. The negative reviews I have seen in the last few days are not objective and are most likely attempts by the competition to discredit them ... To make sure, go to them and you will see that everything is OK there 🙂

วิชญ์

06:55 10 Mar 26

Great ski rental! The equipment is new and in perfect condition. The staff were very attentive — they helped choose the right gear, adjusted everything quickly, and gave useful advice. I decided to try Traventuria because the service at another shop had become worse compared to last year, and it was the right choice. I highly recommend it and will definitely use their services again next year! 🎿

Alice Browl

06:17 10 Mar 26

Had the most unpleasant experience with these guys. I left the store feeling very uncomfortable. Overall lack of reliability and worn-out equipment, even though I paid for 'Premium.' One of the salesmen was very sneaky. There are plenty of other shops around that would appreciate your business much more

henry may

11:20 09 Mar 26

Perfect ski hire

Costa Zybalov

06:15 09 Mar 26

I wouldn't recommend this company based on their reliability. I had some reservations initially but decided to go through with it for a friend's sake. Unfortunately, appearances were deceiving. The reliability is lacking, and the equipment is quite outdated. It feels like the focus is more on profit margins than on maintaining the gear.

Immy Watson

16:39 08 Mar 26

Great staff. Great equipment 👍

fancesco ladu

15:40 08 Mar 26

Very good staff, iva the better

Antonio Paffi

15:40 08 Mar 26

VAT

Francesco Pennetta

15:38 08 Mar 26

Iva was very welcoming and kind to the customers. We will definitely be back.

KRZON KORAZ

08:17 08 Mar 26

Really disappointing. You pay for high-end gear only to receive something heavily used, and the service is very argumentative. There are plenty of other shops in the area with a much nicer atmosphere.

Joseph Cox

15:35 07 Mar 26

Easy. Affordable and friendly ski hire. Right near the gondola.

Josef S

11:39 07 Mar 26

Iva was really nice and helpful. She was really sympathetic

Rach W

15:29 06 Mar 26

Really easy to book our snowboard hire and airport transfers. The staff were great. Will definitely use this company next time

Eva Forrest

15:04 06 Mar 26

I recommend to book with traventuria! We booked premium package which included equipment hire, lift passes and both transfers and all went smoothly with good communication from the company. The transfer bus driver and staff were lovely and very efficient. We would book with them again.

Orcun Dursun

08:31 06 Mar 26

Had a great experience. Dimitri even waited for me after closure of the shop. Best price value ratio in town

ignat ignatieff

18:37 05 Mar 26

Great place and amazing professionals, especially Iva, who was extremely kind, smiling and positive. I will definitely come back again.

Tim Delplanque

16:46 05 Mar 26

Great service by Iva

A A

08:49 05 Mar 26

Cool company. Fast, reliable and with good vibes. reccomended. will come again. Thanks you team

Viktor Heinel

18:00 04 Mar 26

Very Good Service👍

lul

17:59 04 Mar 26

Very Great Service

Morty Sunchis

06:23 04 Mar 26

Don’t let the 4.8 score mislead you like it did me. They are experts at the 'sales' phase—super nice and responsive until they have your commitment/deposit. The moment the actual work begins, it’s a total disconnect. Zero accountability and constant excuses. I’m writing this so no one else makes the same expensive mistake I did. Truly regret choosing them

Ben Avery

06:06 04 Mar 26

Iva was super helpful, and super kind. The customer service displayed by Iva was exceptional. Thank you.

Naz Nusreti

16:17 03 Mar 26

We rented our equipments from here and are happy with it. Especially Iva was so nice to us, she helped with everything

Jessica Oldborn

16:15 03 Mar 26

Amazing person Iva, helped a lot.

Ashrqat ebr Ashrqat

08:24 02 Mar 26

blatant dishonesty, their 'customer service' is a joke. Instead of solving the mess THEY created, they respond with sarcasm and insults. It’s clear they have zero liquidity and are desperate to keep every cent, no matter how much they have to lie. Booking here is a huge financial risk. You’ve been warned: they are bullies with your credit card details. Avoid like the plague.

Marwe Abod

07:43 02 Mar 26

EDIT/UPDATE: Don't let the owner's polite response fool you. They ADMITTED they canceled my booking by mistake ("misinterpreted"), yet they still refuse to refund my money for their own error. Instead, they "re-activated" a booking I no longer trust, forcing me to use a service after they already ghosted me. They are trying to hide behind "cancellation policies" to cover up their own professional incompetence. This isn't an insurance issue—it's a basic integrity issue. They made the mistake, and I'm the one paying for it. Stay away!

Extremely unprofessional and dishonest. This company cancelled my reservation without my consent based on false information. They refuse to issue a refund and have stopped responding to messages. It’s simple: they take your money, cancel your service for no reason, and then disappear. Save yourself the headache and the money—book with anyone else but them. Professional scammers at best.

Bogdan Bulgaru

19:14 01 Mar 26

Maybe I didn’t shop around enough but I believe they have the best prices in Bansko. We booked online in advance. Everything went smooth. Staff were very friendly and accommodating. Location is very close to the gondola. Highly recommend.

Toby Knocker

11:06 28 Feb 26

Had an amazing week in Bansko! The rental shop was fantastic — super friendly staff, really helpful, and the equipment was top quality. The boards were in great condition and the prices were very, very reasonable. Honestly couldn’t fault it. Would definitely recommend to anyone heading out there

Liem Girgin

09:58 28 Feb 26

Alex and Iva were very helpful and nice people!!!

Bar Tueg

09:57 28 Feb 26

Good and very nice people, highly recommend

nikolaus greig

18:28 26 Feb 26

Took their transfer from Bansko to Sofia. Zero leg room. Not comfortable. Less than the cheapest budget airline. Seat belts were stiff and hard to use, not good for the safety conscious.

Seat trays leant forward and unusable for drinks etc.

The mini bus was cold to start with, although it did warm up over time.

Lastly one of the windows was blacked out with tape, so enjoying the views was out of the question.

I was not expecting luxury at 25 euros, but I expected a little better than this. I've taken the 11 euros national service provider, although tatty has loads of leg room!

Majd Jabareen

16:12 26 Feb 26

Best

איל ט

15:19 26 Feb 26

Excellent service

Burke Spika

11:30 26 Feb 26

amazing skiis and wonderful customer relations.

Ariel Peretz

09:17 26 Feb 26

Excellent service and attitude
New and high-quality equipment
Great prices for the area
Recommended!

Eleonore d'Argenlieu

15:34 25 Feb 26

Great service, also in English!, and very flexible with our preferences. Would rent from there again!
Shoutout to Iva and Mitko:)

Paul Davies

14:25 25 Feb 26

10/10 experience from Iva - welsh Paul

Oleksiy Latunin

21:50 24 Feb 26

Anna Rubtsov

18:14 24 Feb 26

Stayed in Bansko for a week and rented ski equipment from Traventuria!
Staff is really nice, service is good, equipment in good quality (we took the premium).
I think the biggest advantage is they open early (6:30 AM) which is really convenient if you want to wait for the gondola.

Lillian Lin

17:59 24 Feb 26

Very friendly and accommodating 🙂

Maglorie

13:46 24 Feb 26

Thank you for the 3 days. Maria was very helpful and kind to me the whole time.

Also very friendly staff and always willing to help and repair. Very patient as well.

Mags

Grace Mfinda

13:46 24 Feb 26

Amazing staff, super helpful! Shout out to Maria and her coworkers

Simru Egeli

10:02 24 Feb 26

It’s a place with very friendly staff where you can rent high-quality ski equipment. You can get all kinds of assistance, and we were very satisfied. I definitely recommend it.

Alexis

19:18 23 Feb 26

I was here on the recommendation of friends and I can say that everything was worth it, amazing store, many thanks to Aki for the good attitude.

Jono Apa

09:32 23 Feb 26

Amazing and very friendly staff!

Raluca Bejenaru

15:41 22 Feb 26

Maria was very kind and friendly

Otilia Tertis

15:39 22 Feb 26

Maayan shoshany

14:41 22 Feb 26

Perfect service, and great gear.
I recommend you hire an instructor, so you can get the most out of your trip 😉
The people here are incredible, and helped immensely with everything we needed.
5/5 we will be back next year 😊😊😊

Of Dr

14:40 22 Feb 26

One of, if not the best customer service I have seen. Staff are incredibly patient and professional, gear is of high quality and prices are very good

Herman Freund

20:15 14 Feb 26

I had an amazing experience renting my ski equipment here. Everything was smooth, professional, and super organized. A special thank you to Annie — she helped me with everything from start to finish, made sure everything was perfect, and was incredibly kind and patient. She truly made the whole experience stress-free and enjoyable. Highly recommend this place!

anna peirce

16:33 08 Feb 26

This is the second time I’ve used Traventuria for board hire, and I won’t be using anyone else if I return again!

Booking advance online means a very good price. Their service is very slick. Both times I’ve not needed to queue. The assistants have been very helpful. Not that I’ve experienced any issues, but they assured us if there were any problems with the gear to just pop straight back so they can sort.

The Tech that set my board up talked me into using a shorter board than I would normally ride. I was very sceptical but went with his advice and SO glad I did! I have up-skilled more in 3 days than I have in years! Thank you SO SO much!!

Also, I stupidly left my phone in the shop when we picked up our rental gear. The staff endeavoured to get in contact with me and kept it safe until I returned, lovely people!

curtis angus

12:36 26 Jan 26

Honestly the best company here. They were so lovely me and my partner had the best time and Traventuria are incredible, with an amazing team.

Thank you again. Ps I never post reviews and trust me when I say this you must go with them if you visit Bansko and need equipment.

Best wishes

Gulseren Akgul

18:22 23 Jan 26

Very well orginized tour company.especialy staff in Bansko office are so friendly, helpful. Thet took their time to hrlp us .Thank you so much for all help and advice. Staff in the office even made a coffee for us. We had a great time with Rola monastry tour. Well orginized. Thank you.

Arina ***

15:03 08 Jan 26

Great ski rental service! The staff were friendly, professional, and very helpful in choosing the right equipment. The skis were in excellent condition, and the whole process was quick and easy. Highly recommended!

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In our rental shop you will find the best selection of winter sports equipment to hire: more than 4 000 pairs of skis and snowboards, new models of ski boots, helmets and goggles produced by HEAD, NORDICA, DYNASTAR, ELAN, DALBELLO, ALPINA, FISCHER, NEVICA, STUF etc. Our qualified staff will offer you professional advice on gear selection and fitting. Our modern equipment service centre for base & edge repairs and hot waxing guarantees your hired gear is in top condition for safe and perfect skiing pleasure on the slopes above Bansko. Every ski set and board is serviced after each rent.