Which place is cheaper, Bled or Novi Sad?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Novi Sad or Bled?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Novi Sad and Bled can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Novi Sad or Bled?
Novi Sad
Novi Sad is the capital city of Vojvodina, the northern Autonomous Province of Serbia. Novi Sad has a population of about 400,000 people and is located on the Danube River near Budapest and Belgrade.
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 Budget Tours to Serbia, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Belgrade, 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 dayNovi Sad $20Bled $90
The average daily cost (per person) in Novi Sad is $20, while the average daily cost in Bled is $90. 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 Novi Sad and Bled in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personNovi Sad $11Bled $60
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomNovi Sad $22Bled $120
Compare Hotels in Novi Sad and Bled
Looking for a hotel in Novi Sad 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: Novi Sad Hotel Prices and Bled Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Novi Sad -Bled -
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Novi Sad
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Novi Sad:
- Belgrade to Sarajevo via Novi Sad Private Transfer Tour: $287
- Belgrade airport transfers: $30
- Airport transfer from/to Novi Sad: $107
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 Novi Sad or Bled?
Prices for flights to both Bled and Novi Sad 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 dayNovi Sad $8.20Bled $30
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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Tours and Activities in Novi Sad
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Novi Sad are as follows:
- From Belgrade: Novi Sad and Fruska Gora National Park Tour: $321
- Fruska Gora and Novi Sad Heritage & Gastro Private Tour: $171
- Novi Sad & Sremski Karlovci shared tour: $64
- Novi Sad Private Walking Tour: $254
- Novi Sad city center and Petrovaradin fortress tour: $80
- 2-Hour Christmas Walking Tour: $770
- City Highlights Walking Tour with Local Guide: $512
- Private Customized Tour with a car: $209
- Private Romantic Tour: $513
- The city center and fortress Private Walking Tour: $29
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 dayNovi Sad -Bled -
Sample the Local Flavors in Novi Sad
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Novi Sad:
- From Belgrade: Sremski Karlovci & Novi Sad with Wine Tasting: $80
- From Belgrade or Private Wine Tour in Fruska Gora: $185
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 Novi Sad and Bled, we can see that Bled is more expensive. And not only is Novi Sad much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Novi Sad would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Novi Sad 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 Novi Sad.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Novi Sad Expensive? and Is Bled Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Novi Sad or Bled?
Novi Sad has a larger population, and is about 40 times larger than the population of Bled. When comparing the sizes of Novi Sad 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 Novi Sad 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 Novi Sad or Bled in the Summer?
Both Bled and Novi Sad during the summer are popular places to visit.
In the summer, Novi Sad is cooler than Bled. Typically, the summer temperatures in Novi Sad in July average around 22°C (71°F), and Bled averages at about 24°C (75°F).
In Bled, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Novi Sad. In the summer, Novi Sad often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Bled. Novi Sad gets 285 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Bled receives 288 hours of full sun.
Novi Sad usually gets less rain in July than Bled. Novi Sad gets 60 mm (2.4 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 JulyNovi Sad 22°C (71°F)Bled 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Novi Sad or Bled in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Novi Sad and Bled.
In October, Novi Sad is generally cooler than Bled. Daily temperatures in Novi Sad average around 13°C (55°F), and Bled fluctuates around 16°C (60°F).
Novi Sad usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Bled during autumn. Novi Sad gets 168 hours of sunny skies, while Bled receives 167 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Novi Sad usually receives less rain than Bled. Novi Sad gets 34 mm (1.3 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 OctoberNovi Sad 13°C (55°F)Bled 16°C (60°F)
Should I visit Novi Sad or Bled in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Novi Sad as well as Bled.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Novi Sad. Novi Sad is much colder than Bled in the winter. The daily temperature in Novi Sad averages around -0°C (31°F) in January, and Bled fluctuates around 5°C (41°F).
In the winter, Novi Sad often gets less sunshine than Bled. Novi Sad gets 71 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Bled receives 96 hours of full sun.
Novi Sad usually gets less rain in January than Bled. Novi Sad gets 37 mm (1.5 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 JanuaryNovi Sad -0°C (31°F)Bled 5°C (41°F)
Should I visit Novi Sad or Bled in the Spring?
Both Bled and Novi Sad are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities.
In the spring, Novi Sad is cooler than Bled. Typically, the spring temperatures in Novi Sad in April average around 12°C (54°F), and Bled averages at about 13°C (56°F).
Novi Sad usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Bled during spring. Novi Sad gets 178 hours of sunny skies, while Bled receives 177 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Novi Sad usually receives less rain than Bled. Novi Sad gets 47 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 AprilNovi Sad 12°C (54°F)Bled 13°C (56°F)
Typical Weather for Bled and Novi Sad
| Novi Sad | Bled | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -0°C (31°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Feb | 2°C (36°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| Mar | 7°C (45°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 77 mm (3 in) |
| Apr | 12°C (54°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| May | 17°C (63°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Jun | 20°C (68°F) | 83 mm (3.2 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 102 mm (4 in) |
| Jul | 22°C (71°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Aug | 21°C (70°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) | 24°C (74°F) | 101 mm (4 in) |
| Sep | 18°C (64°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 102 mm (4 in) |
| Oct | 13°C (55°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Nov | 7°C (44°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 10°C (51°F) | 114 mm (4.5 in) |
| Dec | 2°C (35°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 6°C (44°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) |
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.