Which place is cheaper, Bled or Lodz?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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 Lodz and Bled can help you decide which place is right for you.
Located in central Poland, Lodz is a city perhaps best-known as a former textile-manufacturing hub. There are plenty of attractions and museums dedicated to showcasing that history, as well as a drive to promote it as a center for creative industries like art, design, fashion, and film.
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 Historical Tours in Poland, The Best 10-Day Tours in Poland, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Ljubljana, and The Best 10-Day Tours from Ljubljana.
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Lodz is $32, 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 Lodz and Bled in more detail.
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Also for Lodz, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
Also for Bled, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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For Lodz, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
For Bled, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
For Lodz, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Bled's activities, tours, and tickets:
For Bled, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Bled are as follows:
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Bled:
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Lodz and Bled, we can see that Bled is more expensive. And not only is Lodz much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Lodz would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Lodz 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 Lodz.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Lodz Expensive? and Is Bled Expensive?.
Lodz has a larger population, and is about 150 times larger than the population of Bled. When comparing the sizes of Lodz 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.
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.
Both Bled and Lodz are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities.
In July, Lodz is generally cooler than Bled. Daily temperatures in Lodz average around 19°C (65°F), and Bled fluctuates around 24°C (75°F).
It's quite sunny in Bled. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Lodz. Lodz usually receives more sunshine than Bled during summer. Lodz gets 353 hours of sunny skies, while Bled receives 288 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Lodz usually receives around the same amount of rain as Bled. Lodz gets 67 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Bled receives 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain each month for the summer.
Both Bled and Lodz during the autumn are popular places to visit.
Lodz is much colder than Bled in the autumn. The daily temperature in Lodz averages around 9°C (49°F) in October, and Bled fluctuates around 16°C (60°F).
In the autumn, Lodz often gets less sunshine than Bled. Lodz gets 135 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Bled receives 167 hours of full sun.
Lodz usually gets less rain in October than Bled. Lodz gets 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Bled receives 87 mm (3.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Lodz and Bled.
Lodz can be very cold during winter. In the winter, Lodz is much colder than Bled. Typically, the winter temperatures in Lodz in January average around -3°C (27°F), and Bled averages at about 5°C (41°F).
Lodz usually receives less sunshine than Bled during winter. Lodz gets 35 hours of sunny skies, while Bled receives 96 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Lodz usually receives less rain than Bled. Lodz gets 22 mm (0.9 in) of rain, while Bled receives 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain each month for the winter.
The spring brings many poeple to Lodz as well as Bled.
In April, Lodz is generally much colder than Bled. Daily temperatures in Lodz average around 9°C (47°F), and Bled fluctuates around 13°C (56°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Lodz this time of the year. In the spring, Lodz often gets more sunshine than Bled. Lodz gets 247 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Bled receives 177 hours of full sun.
Lodz usually gets less rain in April than Bled. Lodz gets 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain, while Bled receives 87 mm (3.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
Lodz | Bled | |||
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Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
Jan | -3°C (27°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
Feb | -1°C (30°F) | 21 mm (0.8 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
Mar | 3°C (37°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 77 mm (3 in) |
Apr | 9°C (47°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
May | 14°C (57°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
Jun | 17°C (63°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 102 mm (4 in) |
Jul | 19°C (65°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
Aug | 18°C (65°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 24°C (74°F) | 101 mm (4 in) |
Sep | 14°C (58°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 102 mm (4 in) |
Oct | 9°C (49°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
Nov | 4°C (39°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 10°C (51°F) | 114 mm (4.5 in) |
Dec | -0°C (31°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 6°C (44°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) |