Should you visit Minsk or Bled?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Minsk or Bled, this travel cost comparison can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Minsk
Minsk is the capital city of Belarus, centrally located. Situated on the Svislac and Niamiha rivers, it is also capital of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), and was the capital of the former Byelorussian Soviet Socialist Republic from 1919-1991. It is a modern city dominated by monumental Stalinist architecture with many of its museums, theaters, and other cultural attractions.
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.
Which city is cheaper, Bled or Minsk?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Minsk is $50, while the average daily cost in Bled is $88. 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 city. Below is a breakdown of travel costs for Minsk and Bled in more detail.
Accommodation
A hotel room in Minsk is about $50 This assumes double occupancy and modest accommodations.
Travelers usually pay around $94 for a double occupancy room in Bled If you want to be in a premiere location or have high end amenities, you can expect to pay a bit more.
Local Transportation
The average price of local transportation around Minsk is $9.03 per person, per day. As this average includes both taxis and public transport, keep in mind that the prices of private drivers and taxis are significantly more expensive than public transportation.
To get around in Bled, the average visitor spends $29 per day, per person. This includes the costs of taxi rides and private drivers as well as public transportation, which tends to be much more affordable.
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Minsk
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Minsk:
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VIP Transfer from Minsk Airport (MSQ) to Minsk city center (any address) by Minibus:
$167
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VIP Minibus airport transfer Minsk with Mercedes V-class:
$169
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Transfers, One-Day Tours:
$66
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Transfer up/to Airport Minsk +1h Minsk sightseeing. Intermediate english driver.:
$62
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Transfer from/to Minsk airport by 2019 Mercedes Sprinter:
$216
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Transfer from Vitebsk to Minsk Airport or Minsk city (any address):
$167
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Transfer from Nationl Airport Minsk Business class:
$37
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Transfer from Minsk to airport. English speaking driver. All car classes.:
$33
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Transfer from Minsk to National Airport Minsk:
$50
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Transfer from Minsk city to Minsk International Airport (standart class sedan):
$24
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Transfer from Minsk airport to Minsk. English speaking driver. All car classes.:
$33
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Transfer from Minsk International Airport to Minsk (standart class sedan):
$31
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bled
Also for Bled, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Vintgar gorge transfer:
$15
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Bled Castle Entrance Ticket with Transfer from Bled:
$47
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Private transfer from Bled to airport Ljubljana:
$84
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Private transfer from Bled to Ljubljana:
$92
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Private Transfer from Bled to Ljubljana Airport (LJU):
$111
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Private transfer. Bled- Portorož:
$268
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Private Transfer from Bled to Zagreb Airport (ZAG):
$332
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Private transfer from Ljubljana to Salzburg with stop at Bled 4 - 8 Passangers:
$684
Is it cheaper to fly into Minsk or Bled?
Prices for flights to both Bled and Minsk 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
In Minsk travelers spend around $16 a day on food. You can save money by choosing casual restaurants or food stalls, or you can spend plenty more by dining in nicer restaurants at every meal.
Food in Bled costs travelers about $24 per day on average. Restaurants can vary significantly in price, so choose wisely if you're trying to save money. Fast food and street stalls are typically your cheapest options, which sit down restaurants can be significantly more expensive.
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Food
Meals for one day
Minsk $16
Bled $24
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bled
For Bled, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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Taste Traditional Slovenian Dinner & Live Folks Music&dance - Avsenik Homestade:
$115
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Istria Truffle Cooking and Tasting Half Day Experience from Koper, Portoroz, Ljubljana or Bled:
$391
Entertainment
Minsk's costs for entertainment, tickets, attractions, and tours will often cost around $15 per person, per day. This cost can vary widely by the type of activity, however, as this includes admission tickets, day tours, museums, and other things to do.
In Bled, the costs for things to do, activities, admission tickets, and other sightseeing expenses are on average $11 per person, per day.
Tours and Activities in Minsk
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Minsk are as follows:
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14 Days Mysterious Transilvania, Ukraine, Belarus & Moldova Small Group Tour:
$4,379
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2 Castles for 1 private tour from Minsk - Mir and Nesvizh.:
$135
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2-days: Minsk City Tour + Nesvizh Palace - Mir Castle:
$293
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2-days: Minsk City Tour - Stalin Line + Nesvizh Palace - Mir Castle:
$434
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2city in 1day, from Minsk to Lida Castle (city) and the Grodno city Private tour:
$240
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3-hours Guided Minsk City Tour (Driving & Walking Tour):
$109
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3-hrs sightseeing tour around Minsk (Private Driving & Walking Tour):
$119
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4 Castles for 1 private tour from Minsk - Mir, Nesvizh, Kosava and Ružany Palace:
$200
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4 Castles for 1 private tour from Minsk - Mir, Nesvizh, Novogrudok, Lubchany:
$200
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5-Day Private Belarus-Ukraine Tour:
$1,742
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5-Day Small-Group Belarus - Ukraine Tour:
$1,261
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Authentic Belarusian Experience:
$220
Typical Entertainment prices in Bled
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Bled's activities, tours, and tickets:
Tours and Activities in Bled
For Bled, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
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Ljubljana: Scenic Bled and Škofja Loka Self-Driving Tour:
$11
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Skip the Line: Bled Castle Admission Ticket:
$16
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From Ljubljana: Half-Day Lake Bled Tour:
$57
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Winter Triglav National Park Adventure - Half day trip from Bled:
$61
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Winter Triglav National Park Adventure - Half day trip from Bled:
$62
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Winter Triglav National Park Adventure - Full day trip from Bled:
$73
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Winter Triglav National Park Adventure - Full day trip from Bled:
$75
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Emerald river tour:
$88
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sLOVEnia BEEKEEPING EXPERIENCE:
$89
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Self-guided Cycling Tour from Pokljuka to Lake Bohinj:
$92
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3-Hour Guided Snowshoeing Adventure in the Slovenian Alps:
$93
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Postojna Cave and Predjama Castle Tour from Bled:
$98
Alcohol
The average person spends about $11 on alcoholic beverages in Minsk per day. The more you spend on alcohol, the more fun you might be having despite your higher budget.
Typically, people visiting Bled spend on average $12 on alcoholic beverages per person, per day.
Typical Alcohol prices in Bled
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Bled are as follows:
Sample the Local Flavors in Bled
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Bled:
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Minsk and Bled, we can see that Bled is more expensive. And not only is Minsk much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Minsk would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Minsk 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 Minsk.
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