A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Belgrade vs. Bled for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

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Should you visit Belgrade or Bled?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Belgrade and Bled can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.

Where Should I go: Belgrade or Bled?

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 $36, while the average daily cost in Bled is $91. 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. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Belgrade and Bled in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Belgrade $25
    Bled $48
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Belgrade $50
    Bled $96
Compare Hotels in Belgrade and Bled

Looking for a hotel in Belgrade or Bled? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.

Hotels in Belgrade


Hotels in Bled


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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Belgrade Hotel Prices and Bled Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Belgrade $4.52
    Bled $30

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Belgrade

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Belgrade:

  • VISIT SERBIA: Belgrade Railway Station - Private Transfer & Pick Up: $6.64
  • VAN Private transfer from Belgrade Airport: $64
  • Private transfer tour to Timisoara with sightseeing: $197
  • Private transfer tour to Sarajevo via Visegrad with sightseeing: $311
  • Private transfer tour to Sarajevo via Sirmium with sightseeing: $276
  • Private transfer tour to Pristina with sightseeing: $311
  • Private transfer from Belgrade or Belgrade Airport to Novi Sad: $100
  • Private transfer from Belgrade Airport: $40
  • Private luxury airport transfer with black Mercedes E-class and free WiFi access: $40
  • Private Transfer from Belgrade to Zagreb with 2h of Sightseeing: $278
  • Private Transfer from Belgrade to Split, Hotel-to-hotel, English-speaking driver: $483
  • 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:

  • Vintgar gorge transfer: $15
  • Bled Castle Entrance Ticket with Transfer from Bled: $47
  • Private transfer from Bled to airport Ljubljana: $84
  • Private transfer from Bled to Ljubljana: $92
  • Private Transfer from Bled to Ljubljana Airport (LJU): $111
  • Private transfer. Bled- Portorož: $268
  • Private Transfer from Bled to Zagreb Airport (ZAG): $332
  • 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.





Food
  • Food Meals for one day
    Belgrade $7.49
    Bled $24

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Belgrade

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Belgrade.

  • VISIT SERBIA: Private Cooking Lesson in Belgrade: $70
  • 5-Hour Small Group Food Tour with Local Guide: $85
  • 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:

  • Taste Traditional Slovenian Dinner & Live Folks Music&dance - Avsenik Homestade: $115
  • Istria Truffle Cooking and Tasting Half Day Experience from Koper, Portoroz, Ljubljana or Bled: $391

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Belgrade $3.64
    Bled $11

Tours and Activities in Belgrade

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Belgrade are as follows:

  • 3-Hour Belgrade Zemun Neighborhood Tour: $50
  • Avala & Rakia tour: $49
  • Avala&Kosmaj Bike Tour: $73
  • BELGRADE BUS AND WALKING TOUR, Experience daily life: $56
  • Belgrade 3 hour Tuktuk sightseeing tour (price per vehicle): $149
  • Belgrade 4 hour walking tour: $382
  • Belgrade 6 Bridges of Sava River Kayak Tour: $41
  • Belgrade 90 minute Tuktuk sightseeing tour (price per vehicle): $81
  • Belgrade Big Tour: Top Attractions and Belgrade Neighborhoods: $62
  • Belgrade City Highlights Half-Day Panoramic Sightseeing Tour: $33
  • Belgrade City Tour: $38
  • 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:


  • Rafting
    $101

Tours and Activities in Bled

For Bled, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • Ljubljana: Scenic Bled and Škofja Loka Self-Driving Tour: $11
  • Skip the Line: Bled Castle Admission Ticket: $16
  • From Ljubljana: Half-Day Lake Bled Tour: $57
  • Winter Triglav National Park Adventure - Half day trip from Bled: $61
  • Winter Triglav National Park Adventure - Half day trip from Bled: $62
  • Winter Triglav National Park Adventure - Full day trip from Bled: $73
  • Winter Triglav National Park Adventure - Full day trip from Bled: $75
  • Emerald river tour: $88
  • sLOVEnia BEEKEEPING EXPERIENCE: $89
  • Self-guided Cycling Tour from Pokljuka to Lake Bohinj: $92
  • 3-Hour Guided Snowshoeing Adventure in the Slovenian Alps: $93
  • Postojna Cave and Predjama Castle Tour from Bled: $98

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Belgrade $17
    Bled $12

Sample the Local Flavors in Belgrade

Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Belgrade:

  • BEERgrade Pub Crawl Tour: $24
  • Belgrade Pub Crawl (by Belgrade Nightlife Tours): $37
  • Belgrade Unique Local Wine Tasting Tour (By Belgrade Nightlife Tours): $37
  • Belgrade Wine Tasting: $42
  • Pearl of North Serbia, trip to Novi Sad and Sremski Karlovci with wine tasting: $52
  • Novi Sad and Sremski Karlovci Wine Tour From Belgrade: $68
  • From Sremski Karlovci & Novi Sad with Wine Tasting in a cellar: $75
  • Oplenac Royal Complex and Wine Tasting Full Day Tour from Belgrade: $93
  • Day trip from Serbian Wine Story - Wine Tasting in Sumadija Region: $131
  • Private Day Trip from Avala and Royal Town Topola with Wine Tasting: $137
  • Private Day Trip from Viminacium & Smederevo Fort with Wine Tasting: $149
  • 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:


  • Bottle of Champagne
    $20

Sample the Local Flavors in Bled

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Bled:

  • Wine Tasting Bled: $55

About these numbers

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.


When is the best time to visit Belgrade or Bled?

Both places have a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. As both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.

Should I visit Belgrade or Bled in the Summer?

Both Bled and Belgrade during the summer are popular places to visit.

In the summer, Belgrade is around the same temperature as Bled. Typically, the summer temperatures in Belgrade in July are around 23°C (73°F), and Bled is about 24°C (75°F).

In Bled, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Belgrade. In the summer, Belgrade often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Bled. Belgrade gets 285 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Bled receives 288 hours of full sun.

Belgrade usually gets around the same amount of rain in July as Bled. Belgrade gets 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Bled receives 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Belgrade 23°C (73°F) 
    Bled 24°C (75°F)

Should I visit Belgrade or Bled in the Autumn?

The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Belgrade and Bled.

In October, Belgrade is generally around the same temperature as Bled. Temperatures in Belgrade average around 14°C (57°F), and Bled stays around 16°C (60°F).

Belgrade usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Bled during autumn. Belgrade gets 168 hours of sunny skies, while Bled receives 167 hours of full sun in the autumn.

In October, Belgrade usually receives less rain than Bled. Belgrade gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Bled receives 87 mm (3.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Belgrade 14°C (57°F) 
    Bled 16°C (60°F)

Should I visit Belgrade or Bled in the Winter?

The winter brings many poeple to Belgrade as well as Bled.

Be prepared for some very cold days in Belgrade. Belgrade is much colder than Bled in the winter. The temperature in Belgrade is usually 2°C (35°F) in January, and Bled stays around 5°C (41°F).

In the winter, Belgrade often gets less sunshine than Bled. Belgrade gets 71 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Bled receives 96 hours of full sun.

Belgrade usually gets less rain in January than Bled. Belgrade gets 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Bled receives 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Belgrade 2°C (35°F) 
    Bled 5°C (41°F)

Should I visit Belgrade or Bled in the Spring?

Both Bled and Belgrade are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities.

In the spring, Belgrade is around the same temperature as Bled. Typically, the spring temperatures in Belgrade in April are around 14°C (56°F), and Bled is about 13°C (56°F).

Belgrade usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Bled during spring. Belgrade gets 178 hours of sunny skies, while Bled receives 177 hours of full sun in the spring.

In April, Belgrade usually receives less rain than Bled. Belgrade gets 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain, while Bled receives 87 mm (3.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Belgrade 14°C (56°F) 
    Bled 13°C (56°F)

Typical Weather for Bled and Belgrade

Belgrade Bled
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 2°C (35°F) 49 mm (1.9 in) 5°C (41°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)
Feb 4°C (39°F) 44 mm (1.7 in) 7°C (44°F) 62 mm (2.4 in)
Mar 9°C (47°F) 50 mm (2 in) 9°C (49°F) 77 mm (3 in)
Apr 14°C (56°F) 59 mm (2.3 in) 13°C (56°F) 87 mm (3.4 in)
May 18°C (65°F) 71 mm (2.8 in) 18°C (64°F) 81 mm (3.2 in)
Jun 21°C (70°F) 90 mm (3.5 in) 22°C (71°F) 102 mm (4 in)
Jul 23°C (73°F) 66 mm (2.6 in) 24°C (75°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)
Aug 23°C (73°F) 52 mm (2 in) 24°C (74°F) 101 mm (4 in)
Sep 19°C (67°F) 51 mm (2 in) 20°C (68°F) 102 mm (4 in)
Oct 14°C (57°F) 40 mm (1.6 in) 16°C (60°F) 87 mm (3.4 in)
Nov 8°C (47°F) 54 mm (2.1 in) 10°C (51°F) 114 mm (4.5 in)
Dec 3°C (38°F) 58 mm (2.3 in) 6°C (44°F) 92 mm (3.6 in)


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