Which place is cheaper, Bled or Budapest?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Budapest or Bled?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Budapest and Bled can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Budapest or Bled?
Budapest
Budapest is the capital city of Hungary. It has been called the "Paris of the East" because of its impressive architecture and general beauty. It was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage List in 1987 because of its cultural importance, its location on the Banks of the Danube, the Buda Castle Quarter and Andrassy Avenue. In addition to its rich history, Budapest still has a young vibe with a lot of energy. There's an active night life, an impressive music scene, and a good reputation with European youth.
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 10-Day Tours from Budapest, The Best 2-Week Tours from Budapest, 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 dayBudapest $89Bled $113
The average daily cost (per person) in Budapest is $89, while the average daily cost in Bled is $113. 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 Budapest and Bled in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBudapest $49Bled $60
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBudapest $98Bled $120
Compare Hotels in Budapest and Bled
Looking for a hotel in Budapest 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: Budapest Hotel Prices and Bled Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Budapest $10Bled $37
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Budapest
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Budapest:
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Short Taxi Ride$6.91
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Metro Pass$3.79
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Budapest
Also for Budapest, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer from Vienna to Budapest: $703
- T72 Tank Driving with Hummer Transfer: $1,568
- Private transfer from Budapest to Zagreb: $927
- Private transfer from Budapest to Vienna: $586
- Private transfer from Budapest to Prague: $1,055
- Private transfer between Budapest and Vienna: $469
- Private Transfer in Budapest: $76
- Private Transfer from Budapest to Zagreb with 2 hours for sightseeing: $267
- Private Transfer from Budapest to Zadar, Hotel-to-hotel, English-speaking driver: $282
- Private Transfer from Budapest to Vienna with 2h of Sightseeing, Local Driver: $234
- Private Transfer from Budapest to Vienna with 2h of Sightseeing: $217
- Private Transfer from Budapest to Vienna with 2h of Sightseeing: $234
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bled
Also for Bled, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private transfer from Tolmin to airport Ljubljana: $209
- Private transfer from Tolmin to Ljubljana city: $205
- Private Transfer from Bohinj to Ljubljana Airport (LJU): $164
- Private transfer from Tržič to Ljubljana city: $136
- Bled- Ljubljana Airport. Private transfer. Price per car.: $86
Is it cheaper to fly into Budapest or Bled?
Prices for flights to both Bled and Budapest 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 dayBudapest $23Bled $30
Typical Food Prices in Budapest
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Budapest:
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Lunch$3.37
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Budapest
For Budapest, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Downtown Budapest Cruise with Pizza and Beer: $45
- Pizza & Beer Downtown Budapest Cruise: $46
- Vegan Hungarian Food Tour (full meals): $51
- Medieval Dinner Show with Drinks: $52
- Vegan Hungarian Food Tour / Local delights: $57
- Danube Cruise with Hungarian Dinner and Live Music: $74
- Budapest Danube Cruise with Buffet Dinner, Performances and Music: $75
- Evening Cruise and Dinner with Champagne: $85
- Lángos (Hungary’s nr1 streetfood) cooking class: $87
- Candlelit Dinner River Cruise with Live Music: $91
- Budapest Danube River Candlelit Dinner Cruise with Live Music: $93
- Hungarian Cooking Class - Foodapest: $94
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
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Budapest $22Bled $14
Typical Entertainment Prices in Budapest
For Budapest, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Entrance to the Baths for Two$6.77
Tours and Activities in Budapest
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Budapest.
- Danube Bend Private All Day Tour with Lunch, with entrance fees and cruise: $163
- E-ticket to Vajdahunyad Castle with Audio Tour on Your Phone : $19
- Private Budapest city tour with a daytime Danube river cruise: $239
- 2 Hours Buda Castle Walking Tour - Walk with a Historian: $38
- 2 Hours Jewish Heritage Walking Tour - Walk with a Historian: $49
- 2 Hours Private Scenic Photo Tour Around Budapest: $156
- 2-Hour Private Budapest Castle Walking Tour: $126
- 2-Hour Private Market Tour in Budapest With Free Tastings: $59
- 2-Hour Private Night Tour of Budapest: $264
- 22 Dog-statues in Budapest - an unusual tour: $25
- 3 Cocktail Cruise Budapest : $38
- 3 Hours Budapest Segway Grand City Tour Buda, Margaret and Pest: $93
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$100
Tours and Activities in Bled
For Bled, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 2 Hour Scenic Quad Tour in Bled: $152
- 4 hours Fratarica Canyoning Adventure: $114
- 7 Alpine Wonders- Day Tour Bled, Soca valley, Slovenia : $166
- Alpine Adventure in Triglav National Park: $244
- Bled Slovenia: 3–Hour Rafting Experience: $59
- Bled eBike Tour: $80
- Bled eBike Tour : $108
- Bled lake day tour from Ljubljana: $91
- 3-Hour Exclusive Lake Bled Canyoning Adventure: $159
- 3-Hour Family-Friendly Rafting Adventure: $59
- EBike Tour Lake Bled & Triglav National Park Private: $288
- Guided Canyoning Tour with Transport: $96
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBudapest $18Bled $15
Sample the Local Flavors in Budapest
Also in Budapest, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- 5-Hour Pub Crawl through Ruin Bars: $21
- Ultimate Budapest Pub Crawl: $23
- Bingo Bar Crawl: $25
- Budapest Original Ruin Pub Crawl Including 5 Shots: $27
- Ruin Bar Pub Crawl with Entry Tickets: $29
- Detective Pub Crawl Game by App: $38
- Drunken History Bar Crawl Tour with Local Drinks: $42
- Tipsy Tour Fun Bar Crawl with a Local Guide: $42
- Hungarian Wine Tasting (with Cheese and Charcuterie) in Budapest: $50
- Budapest - Opera Gin Distillery Tour: $51
- Pub Crawl Through The Ruin Bars in Budapest with T-shirt Included: $53
- All You Can Drink Pub Crawl Through The Ruin Bars in Budapest: $59
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: $42
- 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 Budapest and Bled, we can see that Bled is more expensive. And not only is Budapest much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Budapest would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Budapest 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 Budapest.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Budapest Expensive? and Is Bled Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Budapest or Bled?
Budapest has a larger population, and is about 330 times larger than the population of Bled. When comparing the sizes of Budapest 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 Budapest or Bled?
Both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. And since both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Budapest or Bled in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Budapest and Bled. Many travelers come to Budapest for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Budapest is generally cooler than Bled. Daily temperatures in Budapest average around 21°C (70°F), and Bled fluctuates around 24°C (75°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Bled this time of the year. In Budapest, it's very sunny this time of the year. Budapest usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Bled during summer. Budapest gets 278 hours of sunny skies, while Bled receives 288 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Budapest usually receives less rain than Bled. Budapest gets 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Bled receives 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyBudapest 21°C (70°F)Bled 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Budapest or Bled in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Budapest as well as Bled. Many visitors come to Budapest in the autumn for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
Budapest is cooler than Bled in the autumn. The daily temperature in Budapest averages around 12°C (53°F) in October, and Bled fluctuates around 16°C (60°F).
In the autumn, Budapest often gets less sunshine than Bled. Budapest gets 152 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Bled receives 167 hours of full sun.
Budapest usually gets less rain in October than Bled. Budapest gets 34 mm (1.3 in) of rain, while Bled receives 87 mm (3.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberBudapest 12°C (53°F)Bled 16°C (60°F)
Should I visit Budapest or Bled in the Winter?
Both Bled and Budapest are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Most visitors come to Budapest for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.
Budapest can be very cold during winter. In the winter, Budapest is much colder than Bled. Typically, the winter temperatures in Budapest in January average around -1°C (31°F), and Bled averages at about 5°C (41°F).
Budapest usually receives less sunshine than Bled during winter. Budapest gets 61 hours of sunny skies, while Bled receives 96 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Budapest usually receives less rain than Bled. Budapest gets 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Bled receives 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryBudapest -1°C (31°F)Bled 5°C (41°F)
Should I visit Budapest or Bled in the Spring?
Both Bled and Budapest during the spring are popular places to visit. The spring months attract visitors to Budapest because of the activities around the city and the natural beauty.
In April, Budapest is generally cooler than Bled. Daily temperatures in Budapest average around 12°C (53°F), and Bled fluctuates around 13°C (56°F).
In the spring, Budapest often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Bled. Budapest gets 178 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Bled receives 177 hours of full sun.
Budapest usually gets less rain in April than Bled. Budapest gets 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Bled receives 87 mm (3.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilBudapest 12°C (53°F)Bled 13°C (56°F)
Typical Weather for Bled and Budapest
| Budapest | Bled | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -1°C (31°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Feb | 2°C (35°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| Mar | 7°C (44°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 77 mm (3 in) |
| Apr | 12°C (53°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| May | 16°C (62°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Jun | 20°C (67°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 102 mm (4 in) |
| Jul | 21°C (70°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Aug | 21°C (69°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) | 24°C (74°F) | 101 mm (4 in) |
| Sep | 17°C (63°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 102 mm (4 in) |
| Oct | 12°C (53°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Nov | 6°C (42°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) | 10°C (51°F) | 114 mm (4.5 in) |
| Dec | 1°C (34°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 6°C (44°F) | 92 mm (3.6 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.