Which place is cheaper, Bled or Pecs?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
Jump to 
Should you visit Pecs or Bled?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Pecs and Bled. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Pecs or Bled?
Pecs
Located in southwest Hungary, Pecs is a pleasant university town with a history that dates back to Roman times - a history evident in its ancient architecture. Some of the most sought after sites include the Early Christian Necropolis, the Mosque of Pasha Quasim, and the Cathedral of Pecs.
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 Tours for Seniors to Hungary, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Budapest, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Ljubljana, and The Best 10-Day Tours from Ljubljana.
-
Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPecs $80Bled $113
The average daily cost (per person) in Pecs is $80, while the average daily cost in Bled is $113. 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 Pecs and Bled in more detail.
Accommodation
-
Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPecs $37Bled $60
-
Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPecs $74Bled $120
Compare Hotels in Pecs and Bled
Looking for a hotel in Pecs 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.
Kayak helps you find the best prices for hotels, flights, and rental cars for destinations around the world. Compare prices for multiple destinations when planning your next trip.
Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Pecs Hotel Prices and Bled Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
-
Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Pecs $17Bled $37
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Pecs
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Pecs:
- Pécs - Budapest Transfer: $149
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bled
Also for Bled, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Bled- Ljubljana Airport. Private transfer. Price per car.: $86
- Private Transfer from Bohinj to Ljubljana Airport (LJU): $164
- Private transfer from Tolmin to Ljubljana city: $205
- Private transfer from Tolmin to airport Ljubljana: $209
- Private transfer from Tržič to Ljubljana city: $136
Is it cheaper to fly into Pecs or Bled?
Prices for flights to both Bled and Pecs 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 dayPecs $29Bled $30
Typical Food Prices in Pecs
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Pecs:
-
Dinner for Two$24
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: $129
Entertainment
-
Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Pecs $17Bled $14
Tours and Activities in Pecs
Here are a few actual costs in Pecs for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Mineral Museum Entrance Ticket: $4.34
Typical Entertainment Prices in Bled
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Bled's activities, tours, and tickets:
-
Rafting$100
Tours and Activities in Bled
For Bled, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- From Ljubljana: Lake Bled Day Tour: $33
- From Self-Guided E-Bike Tour to Vintgar Gorge: $42
- From Self-Guided E-Bike Tour to Vintgar Gorge: $53
- Motorcycle Tours in Slovenia: $54
- 3-Hour Family-Friendly Rafting Adventure: $59
- Bled Slovenia: 3–Hour Rafting Experience: $59
- Lake Sava River Rafting Experience with Hotel Pickup: $59
- Lake Bled Stand-Up Paddle Boarding Tour: $63
- From Ljubljana: Lake Bled and Bled Castle Tour: $69
- 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
Alcohol
-
Alcohol Drinks for one dayPecs $8.30Bled $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:
- Slovenian wine tasting at Hotel Triglav Bled's wine cellar: $42
- 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 Pecs and Bled, we can see that Bled is more expensive. And not only is Pecs much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Pecs would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Pecs 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 Pecs.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Pecs Expensive? and Is Bled Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Pecs or Bled?
Pecs has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Bled. When comparing the sizes of Pecs 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 Pecs 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 Pecs or Bled in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Pecs as well as Bled.
In the summer, Pecs is around the same temperature as Bled. Typically, the summer temperatures in Pecs in July average around 22°C (71°F), and Bled averages at about 24°C (75°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Bled. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Pecs this time of the year. In the summer, Pecs often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Bled. Pecs gets 302 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Bled receives 288 hours of full sun.
Pecs usually gets less rain in July than Bled. Pecs gets 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Bled receives 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
-
Summer Average Temperatures JulyPecs 22°C (71°F)Bled 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Pecs or Bled in the Autumn?
Both Bled and Pecs are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities.
In October, Pecs is generally cooler than Bled. Daily temperatures in Pecs average around 13°C (56°F), and Bled fluctuates around 16°C (60°F).
Pecs usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Bled during autumn. Pecs gets 169 hours of sunny skies, while Bled receives 167 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Pecs usually receives less rain than Bled. Pecs gets 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Bled receives 87 mm (3.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
-
Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberPecs 13°C (56°F)Bled 16°C (60°F)
Should I visit Pecs or Bled in the Winter?
Both Bled and Pecs during the winter are popular places to visit.
It's quite cold in Pecs in the winter. Pecs is much colder than Bled in the winter. The daily temperature in Pecs averages around 0°C (32°F) in January, and Bled fluctuates around 5°C (41°F).
In the winter, Pecs often gets less sunshine than Bled. Pecs gets 72 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Bled receives 96 hours of full sun.
Pecs usually gets less rain in January than Bled. Pecs gets 39 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Bled receives 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
-
Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryPecs 0°C (32°F)Bled 5°C (41°F)
Should I visit Pecs or Bled in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Pecs and Bled.
In the spring, Pecs is around the same temperature as Bled. Typically, the spring temperatures in Pecs in April average around 12°C (54°F), and Bled averages at about 13°C (56°F).
Pecs usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Bled during spring. Pecs gets 187 hours of sunny skies, while Bled receives 177 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Pecs usually receives less rain than Bled. Pecs gets 56 mm (2.2 in) of rain, while Bled receives 87 mm (3.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.
-
Spring Average Temperatures AprilPecs 12°C (54°F)Bled 13°C (56°F)
Typical Weather for Bled and Pecs
| Pecs | Bled | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 0°C (32°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Feb | 3°C (37°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| Mar | 7°C (45°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 77 mm (3 in) |
| Apr | 12°C (54°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| May | 17°C (63°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Jun | 20°C (68°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 102 mm (4 in) |
| Jul | 22°C (71°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Aug | 22°C (71°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 24°C (74°F) | 101 mm (4 in) |
| Sep | 18°C (65°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 102 mm (4 in) |
| Oct | 13°C (56°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Nov | 7°C (44°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) | 10°C (51°F) | 114 mm (4.5 in) |
| Dec | 2°C (36°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.