Which place is cheaper, Bled or Kiev?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Kiev 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 Kiev and Bled can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Kiev or Bled?
Kiev
Kiev is the capital city and also the largest city in the Ukraine, with a population of almost 3 million in the metropolitan area. It is situated on the Dnieper River in the north central part of the country and is one of the oldest cities in Eastern Europe, dating back to the fifth century. The people in Kiev are quite friendly and welcoming, and are happy to have you in their city. It can, however, be difficult to communicate and get around if you don't speak at least a little Russian. It is doable with a little sign language and the help of a guide book with translations though.
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 Ljubljana, and The Best 10-Day Tours from Ljubljana.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayKiev $26Bled $112
The average daily cost (per person) in Kiev is $26, 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 Kiev and Bled in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personKiev $17Bled $60
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomKiev $34Bled $120
Compare Hotels in Kiev and Bled
Looking for a hotel in Kiev 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: Bled Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Kiev $1.03Bled $37
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kiev
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Kiev:
- Zhyliany Airport Kyiv: Private Arrival or Departure Transfer from Kiev: $31
- VIP Airport Transfer Service in Kiev: $43
- Strategic Missile Forces Base: Round-Trip Transfer from Kyiv& Museum Guided Tour: $145
- Private Transfer: From Kyiv city to Zhulyany International Airport: $54
- Private Transfer Kyiv Boryspil International Airport to Zhytomyr.: $173
- Private Departure Transfer: International Airport Kyiv Zhuliany from Kyiv Hotel: $29
- Private Departure Transfer To Kyiv International Airport Zhuliany(IEV): $24
- Private Arrival Transfer From Kyiv International Airport Zhuliany(IEV): $24
- Private Arrival Transfer From Kyiv Boryspil International Airport (KBP): $24
- Private Arrival Airport Transfer from Kyiv Boryspil Airport: $30
- Luxury Arrival Transfer From Kyiv Boryspil International Airport (KBP): $80
- Kiev Departure Private Transfers from Kiev City to Kiev Zhulhany Airport IEV: $60
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bled
Also for Bled, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Bohinj to Ljubljana Airport (LJU): $165
- Private transfer from Tolmin to Ljubljana city: $206
Is it cheaper to fly into Kiev or Bled?
Prices for flights to both Bled and Kiev 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 dayKiev $7.23Bled $30
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Kiev
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Kiev.
- "Kiev Private Food Tour" - Taste the best Ukraine has to offer: $53
- Ukrainian cooking master class − the tastiest master class in Kyiv: $103
- Kyiv Restaurant Food Tour: Ukrainian Cuisine Tasting: $112
- Private Gastro/Food Tour In Kyiv : $144
- Cooking master class: $226
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.Kiev $2.03Bled $13
Tours and Activities in Kiev
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Kiev are as follows:
- "Kiev Private 6 Hour Food, History & Nightlife Tour": $92
- 1- or 3-Hour Private Kyiv Guided Bike Tour: $56
- 2 Hours Kyiv Street Art Tour : $32
- 2-Day Small-Group Tour to Lviv from Kiev by Intercity Train: $224
- 2-days Group Tour To The Chernobyl Exclusion Zone: $279
- 3-Day Small-Group Highlights Tour of Kyiv: $279
- Adventure City Center Tour : $120
- Best Kyiv Architecture tour, city from a height: $70
- Borodyanka, Bucha, Irpin, Banksy & More Graffiti Tour: $180
- Chernobyl Exclusion Zone 1-day tour: $97
- Chernobyl Tour with Gift : $107
- Custom Kyiv Walking Tour with Private Local Guide: $28
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: $53
- Motorcycle Tours in Slovenia: $55
- Bled Slovenia: 3–Hour Rafting Experience: $59
- Lake Sava River Rafting Experience with Hotel Pickup: $59
- 3-Hour Family-Friendly Rafting Adventure: $59
- Lake Bled Stand-Up Paddle Boarding Tour: $63
- From Ljubljana: Lake Bled and Bled Castle Tour: $65
- 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: $75
- Lake Bled Stand-Up Paddle Boarding Lesson and Tour: $75
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayKiev $6.37Bled $15
Sample the Local Flavors in Kiev
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Kiev:
- Kiev Bar Crawl - Private Nightlife Tour: $49
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 Kiev and Bled, we can see that Bled is more expensive. And not only is Kiev much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Kiev would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Kiev 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 Kiev.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Kiev Expensive? and Is Bled Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Kiev or Bled?
Kiev has a larger population, and is about 480 times larger than the population of Bled. When comparing the sizes of Kiev 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 Kiev 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 Kiev or Bled in the Summer?
Both Bled and Kiev during the summer are popular places to visit.
In the summer, Kiev is cooler than Bled. Typically, the summer temperatures in Kiev in July average around 21°C (70°F), and Bled averages at about 24°C (75°F).
Kiev usually gets more rain in July than Bled. Kiev gets 88 mm (3.5 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 JulyKiev 21°C (70°F)Bled 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Kiev or Bled in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Kiev and Bled.
In October, Kiev is generally much colder than Bled. Daily temperatures in Kiev average around 10°C (49°F), and Bled fluctuates around 16°C (60°F).
In October, Kiev usually receives less rain than Bled. Kiev gets 35 mm (1.4 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 OctoberKiev 10°C (49°F)Bled 16°C (60°F)
Should I visit Kiev or Bled in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Kiev as well as Bled.
Kiev can be very cold during winter. Kiev is much colder than Bled in the winter. The daily temperature in Kiev averages around -4°C (24°F) in January, and Bled fluctuates around 5°C (41°F).
Kiev usually gets less rain in January than Bled. Kiev gets 47 mm (1.9 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 JanuaryKiev -4°C (24°F)Bled 5°C (41°F)
Should I visit Kiev or Bled in the Spring?
Both Bled and Kiev are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities.
In the spring, Kiev is cooler than Bled. Typically, the spring temperatures in Kiev in April average around 10°C (51°F), and Bled averages at about 13°C (56°F).
In April, Kiev usually receives less rain than Bled. Kiev gets 49 mm (1.9 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 AprilKiev 10°C (51°F)Bled 13°C (56°F)
Typical Weather for Bled and Kiev
| Kiev | Bled | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -4°C (24°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Feb | -3°C (27°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| Mar | 2°C (36°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 77 mm (3 in) |
| Apr | 10°C (51°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| May | 17°C (62°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Jun | 20°C (67°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 102 mm (4 in) |
| Jul | 21°C (70°F) | 88 mm (3.5 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Aug | 20°C (69°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) | 24°C (74°F) | 101 mm (4 in) |
| Sep | 16°C (60°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 102 mm (4 in) |
| Oct | 10°C (49°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Nov | 3°C (38°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 10°C (51°F) | 114 mm (4.5 in) |
| Dec | -1°C (30°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 6°C (44°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) |
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