Which place is cheaper, Bled or Copenhagen?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Copenhagen 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 Copenhagen 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: Copenhagen or Bled?
Copenhagen
Copenhagen is the capital city of Denmark. It has a small town vibe but is still a cosmopolitan city with lots of shopping, culture, and nightlife. It's a very safe and comfortable city that is easy to explore on foot. Copenhagen is the birthplace of many old fairytales, but also has modern, world class architecture and a liberal vibe. The people of Copenhagen are diverse and international. Most residents are Danes, but some come from Germany and Sweden and there are also many Middle Eastern immigrants.
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 Adventure Tours to Denmark, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Denmark, 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 dayCopenhagen $208Bled $112
The average daily cost (per person) in Copenhagen is $208, 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 Copenhagen and Bled in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCopenhagen $89Bled $60
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCopenhagen $178Bled $120
Compare Hotels in Copenhagen and Bled
Looking for a hotel in Copenhagen 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: Copenhagen Hotel Prices and Bled Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Copenhagen $71Bled $37
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Copenhagen
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Copenhagen:
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Bicycle Renting$61
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Copenhagen
Also for Copenhagen, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private transfer to/from hotel from/to airport Copenhagen: $143
- Private Transfers in Copenhagen – to/from airport or hotel: $146
- Private Transfer: Cruise Port to Copenhagen Airport CPH: $130
- Private Transfer from Copenhagen Port to Roskilde Airport RKE: $61
- Private Transfer from Copenhagen Port to Copenhagen hotel/address: $63
- Private Transfer from Copenhagen Hotels to Copenhagen Airport: $67
- Private Transfer from Copenhagen CPH to Copenhagen Port by Sedan: $123
- Private Transfer from Copenhagen Airport to Copenhagen Port: $104
- Private Transfer Copenhagen City Center to Kastrup Airport (CPH): $67
- Private Luxury Van Transfer from Copenhagen Port to Copenhagen: $123
- Private Copenhagen Airport Transfer to Copenhagen: $117
- Luxury Vehicule Transfer from Copenhagen Port to Copenhagen CPH: $123
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bled
Also for Bled, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private transfer from Tolmin to Ljubljana city: $206
- Private Transfer from Bohinj to Ljubljana Airport (LJU): $165
Is it cheaper to fly into Copenhagen or Bled?
Prices for flights to both Bled and Copenhagen 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 dayCopenhagen $61Bled $30
Typical Food Prices in Copenhagen
For Copenhagen, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Hot Dogs$14
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Copenhagen
For Copenhagen, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hard Rock Cafe with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $33
- Food Tour in Multi-Cultural Nørrebro District: $91
- Copenhagen Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours: $125
- The Copenhagen Culinary Experience Food Tour: $147
- Private Authentic Home Indian Cooking & Dining Experience: $147
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.Copenhagen $31Bled $13
Typical Entertainment Prices in Copenhagen
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Copenhagen's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Boat Tour$8.56
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Coffee$14
Tours and Activities in Copenhagen
For Copenhagen, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 3 Hours Tour To Wonderful Copenhagen Highlights: $262
- 3h walking tour, small group max 10 people Copenhagen: $62
- Light Version Adventures in Forgotten Giants : $144
- 1-Hour Private Segway Tour Copenhagen: $73
- 2 Hour Copenhagen Segway Tour: $77
- 2 Hour Copenhagen Tour on Electric Scooter "Stand Up Bike" : $77
- 2 Hours Copenhagen E-Bike Guided Tours: $77
- 2 Hours Guided Kayak Tour in Copenhagen Harbor: $58
- 2-Hour Private Copenhagen Segway Tour: $92
- 3 Hour Private Guided Copenhagen Walking Tour: $118
- 3-hour Culinary Bike Tour in English: $97
- Bagsværd Lake Boat Tour : $15
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:
- 2 Hour Scenic Quad Tour in Bled: $153
- 7 Alpine Wonders- Day Tour Bled, Soca valley, Slovenia : $167
- 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: $289
- Guided Canyoning Tour with Transport: $96
- Guided Kayaking Tour in a Transparent Kayak: $74
- Rafting and Zipline Tour: $83
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCopenhagen $13Bled $15
Sample the Local Flavors in Copenhagen
Also in Copenhagen, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Alternative Nightlife Pub Crawl: $36
- Guided Party Pub Crawl with 4 Shots and 1 Drink: $43
- Danish Wine Tasting Tour with Guide in Copenhagen Nyhavn: $358
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: $63
- Wine Tasting Experience in Bled: $64
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Copenhagen and Bled, we can see that Copenhagen 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 Copenhagen would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Copenhagen 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 Copenhagen Expensive? and Is Bled Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Copenhagen or Bled?
Copenhagen has a larger population, and is about 220 times larger than the population of Bled. When comparing the sizes of Copenhagen 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 Copenhagen 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 Copenhagen or Bled in the Summer?
Both Bled and Copenhagen are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The summer months attract visitors to Copenhagen because of the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Copenhagen is generally cooler than Bled. Daily temperatures in Copenhagen average around 17°C (63°F), and Bled fluctuates around 24°C (75°F).
In July, Copenhagen usually receives around the same amount of rain as Bled. Copenhagen gets 69 mm (2.7 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 JulyCopenhagen 17°C (63°F)Bled 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Copenhagen or Bled in the Autumn?
Both Bled and Copenhagen during the autumn are popular places to visit. The city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Copenhagen this time of year.
Copenhagen is much colder than Bled in the autumn. The daily temperature in Copenhagen averages around 10°C (50°F) in October, and Bled fluctuates around 16°C (60°F).
Copenhagen usually gets less rain in October than Bled. Copenhagen gets 59 mm (2.3 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 OctoberCopenhagen 10°C (50°F)Bled 16°C (60°F)
Should I visit Copenhagen or Bled in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Copenhagen and Bled. Many travelers come to Copenhagen for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Copenhagen. In the winter, Copenhagen is much colder than Bled. Typically, the winter temperatures in Copenhagen in January average around 1°C (33°F), and Bled averages at about 5°C (41°F).
In January, Copenhagen usually receives less rain than Bled. Copenhagen gets 51 mm (2 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 JanuaryCopenhagen 1°C (33°F)Bled 5°C (41°F)
Should I visit Copenhagen or Bled in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Copenhagen as well as Bled. Many visitors come to Copenhagen in the spring for the activities around the city and the natural beauty.
In April, Copenhagen is generally much colder than Bled. Daily temperatures in Copenhagen average around 7°C (45°F), and Bled fluctuates around 13°C (56°F).
Copenhagen usually gets less rain in April than Bled. Copenhagen 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 AprilCopenhagen 7°C (45°F)Bled 13°C (56°F)
Typical Weather for Bled and Copenhagen
| Copenhagen | Bled | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 1°C (33°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Feb | 1°C (33°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| Mar | 3°C (37°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 77 mm (3 in) |
| Apr | 7°C (45°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| May | 12°C (54°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Jun | 16°C (61°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 102 mm (4 in) |
| Jul | 17°C (63°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Aug | 17°C (63°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 24°C (74°F) | 101 mm (4 in) |
| Sep | 14°C (57°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 102 mm (4 in) |
| Oct | 10°C (50°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Nov | 6°C (42°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 10°C (51°F) | 114 mm (4.5 in) |
| Dec | 2°C (36°F) | 58 mm (2.3 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.