Which place is cheaper, Bled or Bucharest?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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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.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Bucharest, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Romania, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Ljubljana, and The Best 10-Day Tours from Ljubljana.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBucharest $139Bled $112
The average daily cost (per person) in Bucharest is $139, 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
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBucharest $63Bled $60
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBucharest $126Bled $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.
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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
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Bucharest $26Bled $37
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bucharest
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bucharest:
- Transfert Privat București: $61
- Transfers to Danube Port: Bucharest - Navrom Tulcea: $132
- Transfer from Otopeni Airport to Bucharest: $29
- Transfer from Bucharest to Brasov - Hotel Pick-up: $176
- Transfer from Bucharest to Brasov: $165
- Transfer Bucharest to/from Giurgiu Cruise Port: $142
- Transfer Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) to/from Brasov: $247
- Transfer Bucharest Airport to Brasov: $290
- Transfer Airport Otopeni - Bucharest: $44
- Transfer Aeroport Otopeni: $65
- Transfer & Access for 4.5-Hour at Therme Bucuresti: $59
- Therme Spa Ticket with Transfer - Galaxy and Palm Areas : $87
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bled
Also for Bled, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Bled to Zagreb Airport (ZAG): $297
- Private Transfer from Bohinj to Ljubljana Airport (LJU): $166
- Private transfer from Tolmin to Ljubljana city: $207
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
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Food Meals for one dayBucharest $59Bled $30
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bucharest
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Bucharest.
- Dinner at the Museum of Communism - Traditional Food Tour: $54
- Bohemian Bucharest Markets and Mahallas Traditional Food Tour: $60
- Bucharest Evening Tour and Traditional Dinner: $64
- Cooking Class traditional food: $66
- Street Food Tour with a Local Guide: $74
- Bucharest Evening Tour and Traditional Dinner - 3 hours: $87
- Private Walking Food Tour - Culture, History & Traditions: $99
- Discover Private Highlights and Traditional Food Tour: $109
- Private Bucharest Food Tour with a Local Foodie: $116
- Historical and Cultural Tour with Romanian Cuisine dinner: $142
- 4-Hour Walking Food Tour in the Old Town: $203
- Bucharest City Tour & Traditional Home-made Cooking Experience: $229
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: $131
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Bucharest $15Bled $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: $251
- Bucharest Panoramic Sightseeing - Private City Tour: $93
- Transylvania Heritage Tour at Peles Bran and Cantacuzino Castles: $93
- 1 Day 4x4 Tour in Carpathian Mountains: $174
- 1 Day ATV Tour in Carpathian Mountains: $208
- 10h Bucharest City Tour & Snagov Monastery (Dracula's Grave): $260
- 14 Days Private Tour in Romania, Moldova & Transnistria: $4,761
- 2 Days Private Tour - The Romanian Caves from Bucharest: $563
- 2 Hour Photoshoot Experience Near Bucharest Architectural Charms: $99
- 2 Hours Private Walking Tour in Bucharest City: $88
- 2-Day Medieval Transylvania with Brasov,Sibiu and Sighisoara Tour from Bucharest: $252
- 2-Day Small-Group Tour to Dracula's Castle, Rasnov Fortress, Peles Castle, Sighisoara and Libearty Brown Bear Sanctuary with Overnight in Brasov: $204
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$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: $54
- Lake Sava River Rafting Experience with Hotel Pickup: $59
- 3-Hour Family-Friendly Rafting Adventure: $59
- Bled Slovenia: 3–Hour Rafting Experience: $59
- Lake Bled Stand-Up Paddle Boarding Tour: $64
- From Ljubljana: Lake Bled and Bled Castle Tour: $66
- 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: $76
- Lake Bled Stand-Up Paddle Boarding Lesson and Tour: $76
- From Ljubljana: Lake Bled and Bled Castle Tour: $80
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBucharest $9.28Bled $15
Sample the Local Flavors in Bucharest
Also in Bucharest, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Weekend Pub Crawl: $24
- Bucharest Pub Crawl in the Old Town: $25
- From Romanian Wine Tasting Tour: $26
- Bachelors Party in Custom Bar Crawl: $38
- Private Bar Crawling in Bucharest Old City: $43
- Private Wine Tasting Experience: $43
- Pub Crawl in the Old CIty and Rooftop Hopping in Bucharest: $47
- Private Romanian Wine Tasting in Urlați: $52
- Guided Pub Crawl in Bucharest: $56
- Bucharest Old Town Pub and Bar Crawl with Guide: $57
- Bucharest VIP Bar Crawl in Lipscani 'Old Town': $59
- Bucharest City Tour and Wine Tasting: $85
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$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: $43
- Wine Tasting Bled: $62
- 2-Hour Interactive Wine Tasting Experience in Bled: $64
- Wine Tasting Experience in Bled: $65
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.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Bucharest Expensive? and Is Bled Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Bucharest or Bled?
Bucharest has a larger population, and is about 360 times larger than the population of Bled. When comparing the sizes of Bucharest and 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 along with the activities and attractions 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.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyBucharest 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.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberBucharest 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.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryBucharest -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.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilBucharest 12°C (54°F)Bled 13°C (56°F)
Typical Weather for Bled and Bucharest
| Bucharest | Bled | |||
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| 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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