Should you visit Belgrade or Bled?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel cost comparison between Belgrade and Bled can help. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Belgrade
Belgrade is the capital city of the Republic of Serbia. Dating back to the 4th Century BC, is has seen many changes from Celtic tribes at its earliest beginnings to Roman rule, the Ottoman Empire, and Serbian independence. Relics of its past can be seen today in Belgrade's architecture and museums, while there are also a host of contemporary activities like nightlife, clubs, cafes, and concerts.
Bled
Bled is an incredibly scenic place, on the east side of Lake Bled. The lake is a beautiful, rich, emerald green. There's a small island in the middle of the lake where you'll find a nice white chapel. The lake is surrounded by striking green mountains, among which you'll find the Bled Castle overlooking the scene. Bled also offers access to the nearby Triglav National Park, a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and adrenaline junkies. Within the national park you'll find countless waterfalls and the lovely Lake Bohinj. You can find plenty of opportunities for mountain climbing, rafting, and hiking. There's even a cable car if you're looking for an easy way to get some good views of the mountains and landscape.
Which city is cheaper, Bled or Belgrade?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Belgrade is $38, while the average daily cost in Bled is $95. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each city. Below is a breakdown of travel costs for Belgrade and Bled in more detail.
Accommodation
The average price for accommodation for two people in Belgrade is $52. This is for two people sharing a typical double occupancy hotel room.
Travelers usually pay around $102 for a double occupancy room in Bled If you want to be in a premiere location or have high end amenities, you can expect to pay a bit more.
Food
While meal prices in Belgrade can vary, the average travelers spends about $7.85 per day on food. Based on the spending habits of previous travelers, when dining out, an average meal in Belgrade should cost around $3.14 per person. Breakfast prices are usually a little cheaper than lunch or dinner. The price of food in sit-down restaurants in Belgrade is often higher than fast food prices or street food prices.
Food in Bled costs travelers about $26 per day on average. Restaurants can vary significantly in price, so choose wisely if you're trying to save money. Fast food and street stalls are typically your cheapest options, which sit down restaurants can be significantly more expensive.
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Food
Meals for one day
Belgrade $7.85
Bled $26
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Belgrade
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Belgrade.
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VISIT SERBIA: Private Cooking Lesson in Belgrade:
$70
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5-Hour Small Group Food Tour with Local Guide:
$85
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Folklore night in Belgrade with dinner:
$191
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bled
For Bled, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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Taste Traditional Slovenian Dinner & Live Folks Music&dance - Avsenik Homestade:
$115
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Istria Truffle Cooking and Tasting Half Day Experience from Koper, Portoroz, Ljubljana or Bled:
$391
Local Transportation
While taxis and private drivers typically cost much more than public transportation, people usually spend around $4.73 per day to get around in Belgrade.
To get around in Bled, the average visitor spends $31 per day, per person. This includes the costs of taxi rides and private drivers as well as public transportation, which tends to be much more affordable.
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Belgrade
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Belgrade:
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VISIT SERBIA: Belgrade Railway Station - Private Transfer & Pick Up:
$6.64
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VAN Private transfer from Belgrade Airport:
$64
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Private transfer tour to Timisoara with sightseeing:
$197
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Private transfer tour to Sarajevo via Visegrad with sightseeing:
$311
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Private transfer tour to Sarajevo via Sirmium with sightseeing:
$276
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Private transfer tour to Pristina with sightseeing:
$311
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Private transfer from Belgrade or Belgrade Airport to Novi Sad:
$100
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Private transfer from Belgrade Airport:
$40
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Private luxury airport transfer with black Mercedes E-class and free WiFi access:
$40
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Private Transfer from Belgrade to Zagreb with 2h of Sightseeing:
$278
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Private Transfer from Belgrade to Split, Hotel-to-hotel, English-speaking driver:
$483
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Private Transfer from Belgrade to Split with 2 Sightseeing Stops:
$520
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bled
Also for Bled, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Vintgar gorge transfer:
$15
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Bled Castle Entrance Ticket with Transfer from Bled:
$47
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Private transfer from Bled to airport Ljubljana:
$84
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Private transfer from Bled to Ljubljana:
$92
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Private Transfer from Bled to Ljubljana Airport (LJU):
$111
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Private transfer. Bled- Portorož:
$268
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Private Transfer from Bled to Zagreb Airport (ZAG):
$332
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Private transfer from Ljubljana to Salzburg with stop at Bled 4 - 8 Passangers:
$684
Is it cheaper to fly into Belgrade or Bled?
Prices for flights to both Bled and Belgrade change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Entertainment
Activities, things to do, and other forms of entertainment usually cost around $3.81 per person, per day in Belgrade. This cost includes the price of admission tickets to attractions and museums as well as daily tours.
In Bled, the costs for things to do, activities, admission tickets, and other sightseeing expenses are on average $11 per person, per day.
Tours and Activities in Belgrade
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Belgrade are as follows:
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3-Hour Belgrade Zemun Neighborhood Tour:
$50
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Avala & Rakia tour:
$49
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Avala&Kosmaj Bike Tour:
$73
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BELGRADE BUS AND WALKING TOUR, Experience daily life:
$56
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Belgrade 3 hour Tuktuk sightseeing tour (price per vehicle):
$149
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Belgrade 4 hour walking tour:
$382
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Belgrade 6 Bridges of Sava River Kayak Tour:
$41
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Belgrade 90 minute Tuktuk sightseeing tour (price per vehicle):
$81
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Belgrade Big Tour: Top Attractions and Belgrade Neighborhoods:
$62
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Belgrade City Highlights Half-Day Panoramic Sightseeing Tour:
$33
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Belgrade City Tour:
$38
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Belgrade City Tour and Avala Mountain:
$50
Typical Entertainment prices in Bled
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Bled's activities, tours, and tickets:
Tours and Activities in Bled
For Bled, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
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Skip the Line: Bled Castle Admission Ticket:
$16
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Bled Slovenia: 3–Hour Rafting Experience:
$47
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Winter Triglav National Park Adventure - Half day trip from Bled:
$61
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Winter Triglav National Park Adventure - Half day trip from Bled:
$62
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Lake Bled and Bled Castle Tour:
$65
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Winter Triglav National Park Adventure - Full day trip from Bled:
$73
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Winter Triglav National Park Adventure - Full day trip from Bled:
$75
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Emerald river tour:
$88
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sLOVEnia BEEKEEPING EXPERIENCE:
$89
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Self-guided Cycling Tour from Pokljuka to Lake Bohinj:
$92
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3-Hour Guided Snowshoeing Adventure in the Slovenian Alps:
$93
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Postojna Cave and Predjama Castle Tour from Bled:
$98
Alcohol
The average person spends about $18 on alcoholic beverages in Belgrade per day. The more you spend on alcohol, the more fun you might be having despite your higher budget.
Typically, people visiting Bled spend on average $13 on alcoholic beverages per person, per day.
Sample the Local Flavors in Belgrade
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Belgrade:
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BEERgrade Pub Crawl Tour:
$24
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Belgrade Pub Crawl (by Belgrade Nightlife Tours):
$37
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Belgrade Unique Local Wine Tasting Tour (By Belgrade Nightlife Tours):
$37
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Belgrade Wine Tasting:
$42
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Pearl of North Serbia, trip to Novi Sad and Sremski Karlovci with wine tasting:
$52
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Novi Sad and Sremski Karlovci Wine Tour From Belgrade:
$68
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From Sremski Karlovci & Novi Sad with Wine Tasting in a cellar:
$75
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Oplenac Royal Complex and Wine Tasting Full Day Tour from Belgrade:
$93
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Day trip from Serbian Wine Story - Wine Tasting in Sumadija Region:
$131
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Private Day Trip from Avala and Royal Town Topola with Wine Tasting:
$137
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Private Day Trip from Viminacium & Smederevo Fort with Wine Tasting:
$149
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Private Wine Tour in Royal Region:
$157
Typical Alcohol prices in Bled
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Bled are as follows:
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Belgrade and Bled, we can see that Bled is more expensive. And not only is Belgrade much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Belgrade would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Belgrade and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Bled would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Bled than you might in Belgrade.
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