Which place is cheaper, Sintra-Cascais National Park or Bled?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Bled or Sintra-Cascais National Park?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Bled and Sintra-Cascais National Park 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: Bled or Sintra-Cascais National Park?
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.
Sintra-Cascais National Park
The Sintra-Cascais Natural Park is located on the west coast of Portugal and is often called the place where "the land ends and the sea begins". The UNESCO listed park is famous for being home to Cabo da Roca, a seaside cliff that is actually the westernmost part of Europe. Sintra-Cascais is interesting due to their large diversity in landscape which includes sand dunes, lakes, forests, and ocean cliffs.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Ljubljana, The Best 10-Day Tours from Ljubljana, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Portugal, and The Best Vineyard & Wine Tours in Portugal.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBled €104Sintra-Cascais National Park €142
The average daily cost (per person) in Bled is €104, while the average daily cost in Sintra-Cascais National Park is €142. 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 destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Bled and Sintra-Cascais National Park in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBled €56Sintra-Cascais National Park €63
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBled €112Sintra-Cascais National Park €126
Compare Hotels in Bled and Sintra-Cascais National Park
Looking for a hotel in Bled or Sintra-Cascais National Park? 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.
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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: Bled Hotel Prices and Sintra-Cascais National Park Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Bled €34Sintra-Cascais National Park €61
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bled
Also for Bled, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Bohinj to Ljubljana Airport (LJU): $165
- Private transfer from Tolmin to Ljubljana city: $206
Is it cheaper to fly into Bled or Sintra-Cascais National Park?
Prices for flights to both Sintra-Cascais National Park and Bled 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
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Food Meals for one dayBled €28Sintra-Cascais National Park €41
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bled
For Bled, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Food Tour Bled - Explore Slovenia Through Its Tastes: $130
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Bled €12Sintra-Cascais National Park €27
Typical Entertainment Prices in Bled
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Bled's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Rafting€93
Tours and Activities in Bled
For Bled, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- From Self-Guided E-Bike Tour to Vintgar Gorge: $42
- From Self-Guided E-Bike Tour to Vintgar Gorge: $53
- Motorcycle Tours in Slovenia: $55
- Bled Slovenia: 3–Hour Rafting Experience: $59
- Lake Sava River Rafting Experience with Hotel Pickup: $59
- 3-Hour Family-Friendly Rafting Adventure: $59
- Lake Bled Stand-Up Paddle Boarding Tour: $63
- From Ljubljana: Lake Bled and Bled Castle Tour: $65
- Winter Triglav National Park Adventure - Half day trip from Bled: $71
- Guided Kayaking Tour in a Transparent Kayak: $74
- Guided Clear Kayak Tour in Bled: $75
- Lake Bled Stand-Up Paddle Boarding Lesson and Tour: $75
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBled €14Sintra-Cascais National Park €13
Typical Alcohol Prices in Bled
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Bled are as follows:
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Bottle of Champagne€18
Sample the Local Flavors in Bled
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Bled:
- Slovenian wine tasting at Hotel Triglav Bled's wine cellar: $43
- Wine Tasting Bled: $62
- 2-Hour Interactive Wine Tasting Experience in Bled: $63
- Wine Tasting Experience in Bled: $64
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Bled and Sintra-Cascais National Park, we can see that Sintra-Cascais National Park is more expensive. And not only is Bled much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Bled would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Bled 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 Sintra-Cascais National Park would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Sintra-Cascais National Park than you might in Bled.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Bled Expensive? and Is Sintra-Cascais National Park Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Bled or Sintra-Cascais National Park?
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 Bled or Sintra-Cascais National Park in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Bled as well as Sintra-Cascais National Park.
Bled is around the same temperature as Sintra-Cascais National Park in the summer. The daily temperature in Bled averages around 24°C (75°F) in July, and Sintra-Cascais National Park fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Sintra-Cascais National Park. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Bled this time of the year. In the summer, Bled often gets less sunshine than Sintra-Cascais National Park. Bled gets 288 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Sintra-Cascais National Park receives 352 hours of full sun.
Bled usually gets more rain in July than Sintra-Cascais National Park. Bled gets 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Sintra-Cascais National Park receives 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyBled 24°C (75°F)Sintra-Cascais National Park 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Bled or Sintra-Cascais National Park in the Autumn?
Both Sintra-Cascais National Park and Bled are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities.
In the autumn, Bled is cooler than Sintra-Cascais National Park. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Bled in October average around 16°C (60°F), and Sintra-Cascais National Park averages at about 19°C (66°F).
It's quite sunny in Sintra-Cascais National Park. Bled usually receives less sunshine than Sintra-Cascais National Park during autumn. Bled gets 167 hours of sunny skies, while Sintra-Cascais National Park receives 213 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Bled usually receives more rain than Sintra-Cascais National Park. Bled gets 87 mm (3.4 in) of rain, while Sintra-Cascais National Park receives 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberBled 16°C (60°F)Sintra-Cascais National Park 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Bled or Sintra-Cascais National Park in the Winter?
Both Sintra-Cascais National Park and Bled during the winter are popular places to visit.
In January, Bled is generally much colder than Sintra-Cascais National Park. Daily temperatures in Bled average around 5°C (41°F), and Sintra-Cascais National Park fluctuates around 12°C (53°F).
In the winter, Bled often gets less sunshine than Sintra-Cascais National Park. Bled gets 96 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Sintra-Cascais National Park receives 144 hours of full sun.
Sintra-Cascais National Park gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Bled usually gets less rain in January than Sintra-Cascais National Park. Bled gets 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Sintra-Cascais National Park receives 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryBled 5°C (41°F)Sintra-Cascais National Park 12°C (53°F)
Should I visit Bled or Sintra-Cascais National Park in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Bled and Sintra-Cascais National Park.
Bled is cooler than Sintra-Cascais National Park in the spring. The daily temperature in Bled averages around 13°C (56°F) in April, and Sintra-Cascais National Park fluctuates around 16°C (60°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Sintra-Cascais National Park this time of the year. Bled usually receives less sunshine than Sintra-Cascais National Park during spring. Bled gets 177 hours of sunny skies, while Sintra-Cascais National Park receives 235 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Bled usually receives more rain than Sintra-Cascais National Park. Bled gets 87 mm (3.4 in) of rain, while Sintra-Cascais National Park receives 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilBled 13°C (56°F)Sintra-Cascais National Park 16°C (60°F)
Typical Weather for Sintra-Cascais National Park and Bled
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 5°C (41°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Feb | 7°C (44°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) |
| Mar | 9°C (49°F) | 77 mm (3 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| Apr | 13°C (56°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
| May | 18°C (64°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
| Jun | 22°C (71°F) | 102 mm (4 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 21 mm (0.8 in) |
| Jul | 24°C (75°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Aug | 24°C (74°F) | 101 mm (4 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) |
| Sep | 20°C (68°F) | 102 mm (4 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 26 mm (1 in) |
| Oct | 16°C (60°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Nov | 10°C (51°F) | 114 mm (4.5 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 114 mm (4.5 in) |
| Dec | 6°C (44°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 108 mm (4.3 in) |
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.