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

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Should you visit Bucharest or Bled?

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

Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Bucharest and Bled. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.

Where Should I go: Bucharest or Bled?

Bucharest

Bucharest is the capital and largest city in the country of Romania. With about 2 million residents living in the city and about 2.4 million in the surrounding urban area, it is also one of the largest cities in Southeastern Europe. As such, it is the economic, industrial and commercial center for the country. As a visitor, you will likely enter Romania by arriving in Bucharest. The city continues to grow and change, and there are ongoing infrastructure projects that continue to modernize the city. It is not uncommon to find historic churches on the same block as modern office buildings and Communist style apartment buildings. There are also many sights around town and the city continues to grow as a trendy and fascinating city.

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 place is cheaper, Bled or Bucharest?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Bucharest is $138, while the average daily cost in Bled is $112. 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 Bucharest and Bled in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Bucharest $63
    Bled $60
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Bucharest $126
    Bled $120
Compare Hotels in Bucharest and Bled

Looking for a hotel in Bucharest 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 Bucharest


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: Bucharest Hotel Prices and Bled Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Bucharest $26
    Bled $37

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bucharest

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bucharest:

  • Velico Tarnavo (Bulgaria) to Bucharest (Romania) - Private Transfer Car Driver: $217
  • Tulcea Bucharest Private Transfer: $172
  • Transfers to Danube Port: Bucharest - Navrom Tulcea: $130
  • Transfer from Otopeni Henri Coandă Airport to Bucharest or Back: $27
  • Transfer from Bucharest to Brasov - Hotel Pick-up: $173
  • Transfer from Bucharest to Brasov: $162
  • Transfer From Bucharest Airport To Sofia Bulgaria: $289
  • Transfer Bucharest to/from Giurgiu Cruise Port: $140
  • Transfer Bucharest to Constanta / Mamaia: $302
  • Transfer Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) to/from Brasov: $244
  • Transfer Bucharest Airport to Brasov: $286
  • Transfer Bucharest - Poiana Brasov: $108

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bled

Also for Bled, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Bled- Portorož. Private transfer. : $270
  • From Sava Dolinka River Kayaking Tour with Transfer: $80
  • Get a Transfer for you, Family, Group of Cyclists, hikers-around Julian Alps: $22
  • Private Transfer from Bled to Ljubljana Airport (LJU): $98
  • Private Transfer from Bled to Zagreb Airport (ZAG): $293
  • Private Transfer from Bohinj to Ljubljana Airport (LJU): $163
  • Private Transfer from Kranjska Gora to Ljubljana Airport (LJU): $154
  • Private transfer from Tolmin to Ljubljana city: $205
  • Private transfer from Tolmin to airport Ljubljana: $208
  • Private transfer from Tržič to Ljubljana city: $135

Is it cheaper to fly into Bucharest or Bled?

Prices for flights to both Bled and Bucharest 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
    Bucharest $58
    Bled $30

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bucharest

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

  • Mystical beliefs, traditions & history - Walking Food Tour: $65
  • Cooking Class traditional food: $65
  • Street Food Tour with a Local Guide: $73
  • Unhealthy Food Tour of Bucharest – 4 hours: $75
  • Bohemian Bucharest Markets and Mahallas Walking Food Tour: $81
  • Bucharest Evening Tour and Traditional Dinner: $84
  • Bucharest Evening Tour and Traditional Dinner - 3 hours: $86
  • Cooking traditional dishes with locals: $103
  • Private Bucharest Food Tour with a Local Foodie: $128
  • The 10 Tastings of Bucharest Private Food Tour : $132
  • Walking Food Tour in the Old Town of Bucharest: $174
  • Cooking Class in Transylvania - Day Tour from Bucharest: $180

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: $129

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Bucharest $15
    Bled $13

Tours and Activities in Bucharest

Here are a few actual costs in Bucharest for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • Bears Sanctuary, Dracula's Castle, Brasov Day Trip Private Tour from Bucharest: $217
  • Bucharest Panoramic Sightseeing - Private City Tour: $81
  • Dracula Day Trip - Executive Shared Tour (max 5 PAX) from Bucharest: $162
  • Dracula's Castle & Peles Palace Tour from Bucharest Including Brasov Old Town: $184
  • Private Tour Bucharest to Transfagarasan Road Poenari Castle Vidraru Dam by Van: $920
  • 1 Day 4x4 Tour in Carpathian Mountains: $146
  • 1 Day ATV Tour in Carpathian Mountains: $206
  • 1 Day Castles Tour - Sinaia and Bran: $136
  • 10 Days Private Tour in Romania from Bucharest: $2,707
  • 10 days Small Group Balkans Tour from Bucharest with Bulgaria, Macedonia, Serbia: $1,841
  • 10 h Ceausescu Communism Private Tour in Bucharest plus Dracula's Grave : $168
  • 10 hours Private Apiary Tour in Romania - From Bucharest: $271

Typical Entertainment prices in Bled

Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Bled's activities, tours, and tickets:


  • Rafting
    $99

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
  • 3-Hour Family-Friendly Rafting Adventure: $53
  • Motorcycle Tours in Slovenia: $54
  • Bled Slovenia: 3–Hour Rafting Experience: $59
  • Lake Bled Stand-Up Paddle Boarding Tour: $63
  • Lake Bled Stand-Up Paddle Boarding Lesson and Tour: $64
  • Family adventure in Enchanted forest: $69
  • Winter Triglav National Park Adventure - Half day trip from Bled: $70
  • Guided Kayaking Tour in a Transparent Kayak: $73
  • From Ljubljana: Lake Bled and Bled Castle Tour: $73
  • Guided Clear Kayak Tour in Bled: $75

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Bucharest $9.19
    Bled $15

Sample the Local Flavors in Bucharest

Also in Bucharest, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:

  • Pub Crawl in the Old Town: $23
  • Bucharest Pub Crawl in the Old Town: $25
  • Bar Crawling: $27
  • Private Bucharest Pub Crawl: $32
  • Bachelors Party in Custom Bar Crawl: $34
  • Private Bar Crawling in Bucharest Old City: $42
  • Wine Tasting in Bucharest: $43
  • Wine Tasting in Bucharest: $47
  • Private Bucharest Old Town Pub and Bar Crawl with Guide: $50
  • Private Romanian Wine Tasting in Urlați: $51
  • Bucharest VIP Bar Crawl in Lipscani 'Old Town': $58
  • Wine Tasting in Bucharest long version: $67

Typical Alcohol prices in Bled

Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Bled are as follows:


  • Bottle of Champagne
    $19

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: $42
  • Wine Tasting Bled: $62
  • 2-Hour Interactive Wine Tasting Experience in Bled: $63
  • Wine Tasting Experience in Bled: $64

How are these travel costs calculated?

When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Bucharest and Bled, we can see that Bucharest 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 Bucharest would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Bucharest than you might in Bled.

Which is Bigger, Bucharest or Bled?

Bucharest is bigger, and its population is about 360.6 times larger than the population of Bled. When comparing the population of Bucharest vs. Bled, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit and the activities that interest you.


When is the best time to visit Bucharest 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 Bucharest or Bled in the Summer?

The summer brings many poeple to Bucharest as well as Bled. Most visitors come to Bucharest for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences during these months.

In July, Bucharest is generally around the same temperature as Bled. Daily temperatures in Bucharest average around 23°C (73°F), and Bled fluctuates around 24°C (75°F).

The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Bled. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Bucharest this time of the year. In the summer, Bucharest often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Bled. Bucharest gets 289 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Bled receives 288 hours of full sun.

Bucharest usually gets less rain in July than Bled. Bucharest gets 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain, while Bled receives 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain this time of the year.


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

Should I visit Bucharest or Bled in the Autumn?

Both Bled and Bucharest are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The autumn months attract visitors to Bucharest because of the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene.

Bucharest is cooler than Bled in the autumn. The daily temperature in Bucharest averages around 13°C (55°F) in October, and Bled fluctuates around 16°C (60°F).

Bucharest usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Bled during autumn. Bucharest gets 177 hours of sunny skies, while Bled receives 167 hours of full sun in the autumn.

In October, Bucharest usually receives less rain than Bled. Bucharest gets 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain, while Bled receives 87 mm (3.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Bucharest 13°C (55°F) 
    Bled 16°C (60°F)

Should I visit Bucharest or Bled in the Winter?

Both Bled and Bucharest during the winter are popular places to visit. The museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Bucharest this time of year.

It's quite cold in Bucharest in the winter. In the winter, Bucharest is much colder than Bled. Typically, the winter temperatures in Bucharest in January average around -1°C (29°F), and Bled averages at about 5°C (41°F).

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

Bucharest usually gets less rain in January than Bled. Bucharest gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Bled receives 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Bucharest -1°C (29°F) 
    Bled 5°C (41°F)

Should I visit Bucharest or Bled in the Spring?

The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Bucharest and Bled. Many travelers come to Bucharest for the activities around the city.

In April, Bucharest is generally around the same temperature as Bled. Daily temperatures in Bucharest average around 12°C (54°F), and Bled fluctuates around 13°C (56°F).

Bucharest usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Bled during spring. Bucharest gets 185 hours of sunny skies, while Bled receives 177 hours of full sun in the spring.

In April, Bucharest usually receives less rain than Bled. Bucharest gets 46 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Bled receives 87 mm (3.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Bucharest 12°C (54°F) 
    Bled 13°C (56°F)

Typical Weather for Bled and Bucharest

Bucharest Bled
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan -1°C (29°F) 40 mm (1.6 in) 5°C (41°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)
Feb 1°C (34°F) 36 mm (1.4 in) 7°C (44°F) 62 mm (2.4 in)
Mar 6°C (43°F) 38 mm (1.5 in) 9°C (49°F) 77 mm (3 in)
Apr 12°C (54°F) 46 mm (1.8 in) 13°C (56°F) 87 mm (3.4 in)
May 18°C (64°F) 70 mm (2.8 in) 18°C (64°F) 81 mm (3.2 in)
Jun 21°C (70°F) 77 mm (3 in) 22°C (71°F) 102 mm (4 in)
Jul 23°C (73°F) 64 mm (2.5 in) 24°C (75°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)
Aug 22°C (72°F) 58 mm (2.3 in) 24°C (74°F) 101 mm (4 in)
Sep 18°C (65°F) 42 mm (1.7 in) 20°C (68°F) 102 mm (4 in)
Oct 13°C (55°F) 32 mm (1.3 in) 16°C (60°F) 87 mm (3.4 in)
Nov 6°C (44°F) 49 mm (1.9 in) 10°C (51°F) 114 mm (4.5 in)
Dec 1°C (34°F) 43 mm (1.7 in) 6°C (44°F) 92 mm (3.6 in)


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