Which place is cheaper, Bled or Ephesus?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Ephesus or Bled?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Ephesus or Bled, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Ephesus or Bled?
Ephesus
The ancient city of Ephesus was famed for the Temple of Artemis (completed around 550 BC). It is one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The temple was destroyed in 401 AD and rebuilt by Emperor Constantine I along with new public baths. The town was again partially destroyed by an earthquake in 614 AD. The city's importance as a commercial center declined as the harbor was slowly silted up by the Cayster River (Kucuk Menderes).
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 Cultural Tours in Turkey, The Best Food and Culinary Tours in Turkey, 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 dayEphesus $143Bled $112
The average daily cost (per person) in Ephesus is $143, 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 Ephesus and Bled in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personEphesus $70Bled $60
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomEphesus $140Bled $120
Compare Hotels in Ephesus and Bled
Looking for a hotel in Ephesus 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: Ephesus Hotel Prices and Bled Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Ephesus $51Bled $37
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ephesus
Also for Ephesus, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- VIP Transfer Kusadasi From/To Bodrum Airport: $128
- Transfer izmir Adnan Menderes Airport to/from Kusadasi Davutlar: $98
- Scuba Diving Experience in Kusadasi with Instructor and Transfer: $60
- Private Transfers İzmir City or Adnan Menderes Airport to/from Kusadasi Town: $131
- Private Transfers İzmir City Adnan Menderes Apt to/from Selçuk, Ephesus, Şirince: $131
- Private Transfers From Kusadasi: $173
- Private Transfer | KUSADASI - IZMIR Airport: $120
- Private Transfer from Kusadasi hotels to Kusadasi Cruise Port: $22
- Private Transfer from Kusadasi hotels to Kusadasi Cruise Port: $24
- Private Transfer from Kusadasi Cruise Port to Kusadasi hotels: $24
- Private Transfer from Kusadasi Cruise Port to Kusadasi Hotels: $22
- Private Transfer from Kusadasi Cruise Port to Izmir Airport (ADB): $58
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 Ephesus or Bled?
Prices for flights to both Bled and Ephesus 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 dayEphesus $33Bled $30
Typical Food Prices in Ephesus
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Ephesus:
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Sandwiches$0.15
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Dessert$0.17
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Lunch at Beach (for 2)$0.59
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Snacks$0.25
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Ephesus
For Ephesus, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Cooking Class in Kusadasi Ephesus: $110
- Ephesus Tour with Cooking Class in the Village: $149
- Taste of Traditional Turkish Cuisine | Small Group Kusadasi Food Tour: $211
- Cooking Class in Ephesus Selcuk Town: $228
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.Ephesus $59Bled $13
Tours and Activities in Ephesus
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Ephesus.
- Ephesus Half Day Small Group Tour: $40
- Ephesus Shared Tour from Kuşadası Port: $130
- Ephesus Tour With Small Group From Kusadasi: $76
- Ephesus Tour from Kusadası Port: $44
- Ephesus small groups Tour For Cruisers (skip the line): $100
- Ephesus tours Sirince Village from Kusadasi Port with lunch: $63
- Ephesus tours and Virgin Mary's House Temple Artemis tours : $67
- Private Tour Ephesus for Cruise Guests : $250
- Private Tour to Ephesus, Virgin Mary, and Artemis Temple From Cruise Ship/Hotel: $120
- Small Group Pamukkale Day Tour from Selcuk or Kusadası : $93
- "Ephesus Tours" Port Kusadasi lunch guide bus shopping Caravanserai artemis : $58
- "No Better Way to Explore History - Affordable Ephesus Tour": $30
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 dayEphesus $15Bled $15
Typical Alcohol Prices in Ephesus
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Ephesus from other travelers:
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Beer$0.12
Sample the Local Flavors in Ephesus
Also in Ephesus, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Skip-the-line Ephesus & Wine Tasting Tour From Kusadasi Port: $53
- Ephesus port tours and Wine Tasting Tours : $70
- Ephesus&Sirince Village with Wine Tasting Shore Ex: $100
- Ephesus and Sirince with Wine tasting Private Half Day Shore Excursion: $100
- Ancient Ephesus tour with Wine Tasting in the village and visit to Mother's Mary House: $130
- Private Ephesus Tour with Wine Tasting: $134
- Virgin Mary Bread and Wine Tour included Lunch: $300
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 Ephesus and Bled, we can see that Ephesus 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 Ephesus would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Ephesus 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 Ephesus Expensive? and Is Bled Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Ephesus or Bled?
Ephesus has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Bled. When comparing the sizes of Ephesus 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 Ephesus 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 Ephesus or Bled in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Ephesus and Bled.
In July, Ephesus is generally a little warmer than Bled. Daily temperatures in Ephesus average around 27°C (81°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 Ephesus, it's very sunny this time of the year. Ephesus usually receives more sunshine than Bled during summer. Ephesus gets 378 hours of sunny skies, while Bled receives 288 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Ephesus usually receives less rain than Bled. Ephesus gets 1 mm (0 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 JulyEphesus 27°C (81°F)Bled 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Ephesus or Bled in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Ephesus as well as Bled.
Ephesus is a little warmer than Bled in the autumn. The daily temperature in Ephesus averages around 19°C (66°F) in October, and Bled fluctuates around 16°C (60°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Ephesus this time of the year. In the autumn, Ephesus often gets more sunshine than Bled. Ephesus gets 232 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Bled receives 167 hours of full sun.
Ephesus usually gets less rain in October than Bled. Ephesus gets 29 mm (1.1 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 OctoberEphesus 19°C (66°F)Bled 16°C (60°F)
Should I visit Ephesus or Bled in the Winter?
Both Bled and Ephesus are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities.
In the winter, Ephesus is much warmer than Bled. Typically, the winter temperatures in Ephesus in January average around 10°C (50°F), and Bled averages at about 5°C (41°F).
Ephesus usually receives more sunshine than Bled during winter. Ephesus gets 131 hours of sunny skies, while Bled receives 96 hours of full sun in the winter.
It's quite rainy in Ephesus. In January, Ephesus usually receives more rain than Bled. Ephesus gets 149 mm (5.9 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 JanuaryEphesus 10°C (50°F)Bled 5°C (41°F)
Should I visit Ephesus or Bled in the Spring?
Both Bled and Ephesus during the spring are popular places to visit.
In April, Ephesus is generally a little warmer than Bled. Daily temperatures in Ephesus average around 15°C (59°F), and Bled fluctuates around 13°C (56°F).
It's quite sunny in Ephesus. In the spring, Ephesus often gets more sunshine than Bled. Ephesus gets 231 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Bled receives 177 hours of full sun.
Ephesus usually gets less rain in April than Bled. Ephesus gets 32 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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Spring Average Temperatures AprilEphesus 15°C (59°F)Bled 13°C (56°F)
Typical Weather for Bled and Ephesus
| Ephesus | Bled | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (50°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Feb | 10°C (50°F) | 103 mm (4.1 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (53°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 77 mm (3 in) |
| Apr | 15°C (59°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| May | 19°C (67°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (75°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 102 mm (4 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 24°C (74°F) | 101 mm (4 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 102 mm (4 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (66°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (58°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 10°C (51°F) | 114 mm (4.5 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (53°F) | 164 mm (6.5 in) | 6°C (44°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) |
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