Which place is cheaper, Bled or Podgorica?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Podgorica or Bled?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Podgorica 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: Podgorica or Bled?
Podgorica
Podgorica is Montenegro's capital city, and also its largest. Dating back to the Ottoman Empire, World War II destroyed much of this history, but there are a few Turkish remnants worth visiting. Podgorica's central location often makes the city a good starting point for day trips to coastal cities or mountain resorts.
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 Montenegro, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Montenegro, 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 dayPodgorica €105Bled €104
The average daily cost (per person) in Podgorica is €105, while the average daily cost in Bled is €104. 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 Podgorica and Bled in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPodgorica €46Bled €56
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPodgorica €92Bled €112
Compare Hotels in Podgorica and Bled
Looking for a hotel in Podgorica 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: Podgorica Hotel Prices and Bled Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Podgorica €20Bled €34
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Podgorica
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Podgorica:
- VAN Private transfers from Airport Podgorica and city to Budva: $120
- Transfer from Podgorica to Sarajevo: $251
- Transfer from Podgorica Airport to Budva (and viceversa): $91
- Transfer from Podgorica Airport to Budva: $87
- Transfer from Podgorica Airport to Bar (and viceversa): $91
- Transfer from Podgorica Airport and city to Tivat : $108
- Private transfers from Podgorica Airport and city to Budva: $75
- Private transfers from Podgorica Airport and city to Bar: $75
- Private transfer from Podgorica to Ostrog monastery (minivan): $117
- Private transfer from Podgorica airport to Podgorica city: $26
- Private Transfer from Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Ulcinj : $107
- Private Transfer from Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Tivat downtown: $117
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 Podgorica or Bled?
Prices for flights to both Bled and Podgorica 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 dayPodgorica €41Bled €28
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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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Podgorica €21Bled €12
Tours and Activities in Podgorica
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Podgorica are as follows:
- ATV Private Tour Montenegro – Žabljak Crnojevića: $333
- ATV Tour Montenegro - Žabljak Crnojevića: $195
- Bar and Ulcinj Private Tour - Oriental Montenegro Experience: $240
- Bay of Kotor hiking experience - Montenegro Travel Club private tour: $185
- Biogradska Gora - Biograd Lake & Moraca canyon - Skadar Lake tour: $156
- Book Your Donkey Farm Tour: $57
- Book Your Montenegro Tour: $99
- Book Your Sunset in Budva Tour : $93
- Book Your Tour Ostrog Monastery: $65
- Book Your Tour Podgorica by walk: $36
- Cheese farm tour in the katun: $279
- Cultural Bike Tour of Podgorica;Discovering the Ancient Treasures: $71
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€93
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 dayPodgorica €20Bled €14
Sample the Local Flavors in Podgorica
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Podgorica:
- Private Wine Tasting Activity at Lipovac Winery: $27
- Book Your Wine Tour: $77
- Podgorica Car Trip - Architecture, History, Wine tasting, Churches, Doclea city: $93
- Podgorica Car Trip, Doclea city, Wine tasting, Niagara falls: $106
- Wine tasting in the family winery, feel the spirit: $120
- Montenegro: Nature, Locals & Wine Tour: $128
- Skadar lake boat ride through "Montenegrin Amazon", wine tasting & Niagara falls: $196
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€18
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 comparing the travel costs between Podgorica and Bled, we can see that Podgorica is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Europe, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Podgorica Expensive? and Is Bled Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Podgorica or Bled?
Podgorica has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Bled. When comparing the sizes of Podgorica 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 Podgorica 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 Podgorica or Bled in the Summer?
Both Bled and Podgorica during the summer are popular places to visit.
Podgorica is around the same temperature as Bled in the summer. The daily temperature in Podgorica averages around 26°C (80°F) in July, and Bled fluctuates around 24°C (75°F).
In Bled, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Podgorica. In the summer, Podgorica often gets more sunshine than Bled. Podgorica gets 341 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Bled receives 288 hours of full sun.
Podgorica usually gets less rain in July than Bled. Podgorica gets 40 mm (1.6 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 JulyPodgorica 26°C (80°F)Bled 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Podgorica or Bled in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Podgorica and Bled.
In the autumn, Podgorica is around the same temperature as Bled. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Podgorica in October average around 17°C (63°F), and Bled averages at about 16°C (60°F).
In Podgorica, it's very sunny this time of the year. Podgorica usually receives more sunshine than Bled during autumn. Podgorica gets 203 hours of sunny skies, while Bled receives 167 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Podgorica gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Podgorica usually receives more rain than Bled. Podgorica gets 166 mm (6.5 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 OctoberPodgorica 17°C (63°F)Bled 16°C (60°F)
Should I visit Podgorica or Bled in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Podgorica as well as Bled.
In January, Podgorica is generally a little warmer than Bled. Daily temperatures in Podgorica average around 6°C (42°F), and Bled fluctuates around 5°C (41°F).
In the winter, Podgorica often gets more sunshine than Bled. Podgorica gets 121 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Bled receives 96 hours of full sun.
Podgorica receives a lot of rain in the winter. Podgorica usually gets more rain in January than Bled. Podgorica gets 192 mm (7.6 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 JanuaryPodgorica 6°C (42°F)Bled 5°C (41°F)
Should I visit Podgorica or Bled in the Spring?
Both Bled and Podgorica are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities.
Podgorica is around the same temperature as Bled in the spring. The daily temperature in Podgorica averages around 14°C (58°F) in April, and Bled fluctuates around 13°C (56°F).
Podgorica usually receives more sunshine than Bled during spring. Podgorica gets 194 hours of sunny skies, while Bled receives 177 hours of full sun in the spring.
It's quite rainy in Podgorica. In April, Podgorica usually receives more rain than Bled. Podgorica gets 144 mm (5.7 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 AprilPodgorica 14°C (58°F)Bled 13°C (56°F)
Typical Weather for Bled and Podgorica
| Podgorica | Bled | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 6°C (42°F) | 192 mm (7.6 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Feb | 8°C (46°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| Mar | 11°C (51°F) | 159 mm (6.3 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 77 mm (3 in) |
| Apr | 14°C (58°F) | 144 mm (5.7 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| May | 19°C (67°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Jun | 23°C (73°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 102 mm (4 in) |
| Jul | 26°C (80°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Aug | 26°C (79°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | 24°C (74°F) | 101 mm (4 in) |
| Sep | 22°C (72°F) | 121 mm (4.8 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 102 mm (4 in) |
| Oct | 17°C (63°F) | 166 mm (6.5 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Nov | 11°C (53°F) | 239 mm (9.4 in) | 10°C (51°F) | 114 mm (4.5 in) |
| Dec | 7°C (45°F) | 217 mm (8.5 in) | 6°C (44°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) |
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