A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Minsk vs. Bled for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

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Should you visit Minsk or Bled?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

If you're trying to decide where to visit between Minsk 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: Minsk or Bled?

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 place 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 $82, 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 Minsk and Bled in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Minsk $41
    Bled $60
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Minsk $82
    Bled $120
Compare Hotels in Minsk and Bled

Looking for a hotel in Minsk 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.

Hotels in Minsk


Hotels in Bled


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Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Minsk $15
    Bled $37

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Minsk

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Minsk:

  • VIP Transfer from Minsk Airport (MSQ) to Minsk city center (any address) by Minibus: $167
  • VIP Minibus airport transfer Minsk with Mercedes V-class: $169
  • Transfers, One-Day Tours: $66
  • Transfer up/to Airport Minsk +1h Minsk sightseeing. Intermediate english driver.: $62
  • Transfer from/to Minsk airport by 2019 Mercedes Sprinter: $216
  • Transfer from Vitebsk to Minsk Airport or Minsk city (any address): $167
  • Transfer from Nationl Airport Minsk Business class: $37
  • Transfer from Minsk to airport. English speaking driver. All car classes.: $33
  • Transfer from Minsk to National Airport Minsk: $50
  • Transfer from Minsk city to Minsk International Airport (standart class sedan): $24
  • Transfer from Minsk airport to Minsk. English speaking driver. All car classes.: $33
  • 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:

  • Vintgar gorge transfer: $15
  • Bled Castle Entrance Ticket with Transfer from Bled: $47
  • Private transfer from Bled to airport Ljubljana: $84
  • Private transfer from Bled to Ljubljana: $92
  • Private Transfer from Bled to Ljubljana Airport (LJU): $111
  • Private transfer. Bled- Portorož: $268
  • Private Transfer from Bled to Zagreb Airport (ZAG): $332
  • 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Minsk $27
    Bled $30

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bled

For Bled, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Taste Traditional Slovenian Dinner & Live Folks Music&dance - Avsenik Homestade: $115
  • Istria Truffle Cooking and Tasting Half Day Experience from Koper, Portoroz, Ljubljana or Bled: $391

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Minsk $25
    Bled $13

Tours and Activities in Minsk

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Minsk are as follows:

  • 14 Days Mysterious Transilvania, Ukraine, Belarus & Moldova Small Group Tour: $4,379
  • 2 Castles for 1 private tour from Minsk - Mir and Nesvizh.: $135
  • 2-days: Minsk City Tour + Nesvizh Palace - Mir Castle: $293
  • 2-days: Minsk City Tour - Stalin Line + Nesvizh Palace - Mir Castle: $434
  • 2city in 1day, from Minsk to Lida Castle (city) and the Grodno city Private tour: $240
  • 3-hours Guided Minsk City Tour (Driving & Walking Tour): $109
  • 3-hrs sightseeing tour around Minsk (Private Driving & Walking Tour): $119
  • 4 Castles for 1 private tour from Minsk - Mir, Nesvizh, Kosava and Ružany Palace: $200
  • 4 Castles for 1 private tour from Minsk - Mir, Nesvizh, Novogrudok, Lubchany: $200
  • 5-Day Private Belarus-Ukraine Tour: $1,742
  • 5-Day Small-Group Belarus - Ukraine Tour: $1,261
  • 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:


  • Rafting
    $99

Tours and Activities in Bled

For Bled, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • Ljubljana: Scenic Bled and Škofja Loka Self-Driving Tour: $11
  • Skip the Line: Bled Castle Admission Ticket: $16
  • From Ljubljana: Half-Day Lake Bled Tour: $57
  • Winter Triglav National Park Adventure - Half day trip from Bled: $61
  • Winter Triglav National Park Adventure - Half day trip from Bled: $62
  • Winter Triglav National Park Adventure - Full day trip from Bled: $73
  • Winter Triglav National Park Adventure - Full day trip from Bled: $75
  • Emerald river tour: $88
  • sLOVEnia BEEKEEPING EXPERIENCE: $89
  • Self-guided Cycling Tour from Pokljuka to Lake Bohinj: $92
  • 3-Hour Guided Snowshoeing Adventure in the Slovenian Alps: $93
  • Postojna Cave and Predjama Castle Tour from Bled: $98

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Minsk $18
    Bled $15

Typical Alcohol prices in Bled

Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Bled are as follows:


  • Bottle of Champagne
    $19

Sample the Local Flavors in Bled

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Bled:

  • Wine Tasting Bled: $55

About these numbers

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.


When is the best time to visit Minsk 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 Minsk or Bled in the Summer?

Both Bled and Minsk during the summer are popular places to visit.

In July, Minsk is generally cooler than Bled. Temperatures in Minsk average around 19°C (66°F), and Bled stays around 24°C (75°F).

In Bled, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Minsk. In the summer, Minsk often gets less sunshine than Bled. Minsk gets 258 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Bled receives 288 hours of full sun.

Minsk usually gets more rain in July than Bled. Minsk gets 88 mm (3.5 in) of rain, while Bled receives 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Minsk 19°C (66°F) 
    Bled 24°C (75°F)

Should I visit Minsk or Bled in the Autumn?

The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Minsk and Bled.

Minsk is much colder than Bled in the autumn. The temperature in Minsk is usually 8°C (47°F) in October, and Bled stays around 16°C (60°F).

Minsk usually receives less sunshine than Bled during autumn. Minsk gets 99 hours of sunny skies, while Bled receives 167 hours of full sun in the autumn.

In October, Minsk usually receives less rain than Bled. Minsk gets 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Bled receives 87 mm (3.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Minsk 8°C (47°F) 
    Bled 16°C (60°F)

Should I visit Minsk or Bled in the Winter?

The winter brings many poeple to Minsk as well as Bled.

Minsk can get quite cold in the winter. In the winter, Minsk is much colder than Bled. Typically, the winter temperatures in Minsk in January are around -5°C (22°F), and Bled is about 5°C (41°F).

In the winter, Minsk often gets less sunshine than Bled. Minsk gets 46 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Bled receives 96 hours of full sun.

Minsk usually gets less rain in January than Bled. Minsk gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Bled receives 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Minsk -5°C (22°F) 
    Bled 5°C (41°F)

Should I visit Minsk or Bled in the Spring?

Both Bled and Minsk are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities.

In April, Minsk is generally much colder than Bled. Temperatures in Minsk average around 8°C (46°F), and Bled stays around 13°C (56°F).

Minsk usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Bled during spring. Minsk gets 176 hours of sunny skies, while Bled receives 177 hours of full sun in the spring.

In April, Minsk usually receives less rain than Bled. Minsk gets 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Bled receives 87 mm (3.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Minsk 8°C (46°F) 
    Bled 13°C (56°F)

Typical Weather for Bled and Minsk

Minsk Bled
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan -5°C (22°F) 40 mm (1.6 in) 5°C (41°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)
Feb -4°C (25°F) 34 mm (1.3 in) 7°C (44°F) 62 mm (2.4 in)
Mar 0°C (33°F) 42 mm (1.7 in) 9°C (49°F) 77 mm (3 in)
Apr 8°C (46°F) 42 mm (1.7 in) 13°C (56°F) 87 mm (3.4 in)
May 15°C (58°F) 62 mm (2.4 in) 18°C (64°F) 81 mm (3.2 in)
Jun 18°C (64°F) 83 mm (3.3 in) 22°C (71°F) 102 mm (4 in)
Jul 19°C (66°F) 88 mm (3.5 in) 24°C (75°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)
Aug 18°C (65°F) 72 mm (2.8 in) 24°C (74°F) 101 mm (4 in)
Sep 14°C (57°F) 60 mm (2.4 in) 20°C (68°F) 102 mm (4 in)
Oct 8°C (47°F) 49 mm (1.9 in) 16°C (60°F) 87 mm (3.4 in)
Nov 3°C (37°F) 52 mm (2 in) 10°C (51°F) 114 mm (4.5 in)
Dec -2°C (28°F) 53 mm (2.1 in) 6°C (44°F) 92 mm (3.6 in)


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