Which place is cheaper, Bled or Rovaniemi?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Rovaniemi 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 Rovaniemi 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: Rovaniemi or Bled?
Rovaniemi
Rovaniemi is the capital of Lapland, in northern Finland. Almost totally destroyed during World War II, today it's a modern city known for being the "official" home town of Santa Claus, and for viewing the Northern Lights. It's home to Arktikum, a museum and science center exploring the Arctic region and the history of Finnish Lapland. The Science Centre Pilke features interactive exhibits on northern forests.
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 One Week (7-Day) Tours in Finland, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Finland, 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 dayRovaniemi €174Bled €104
The average daily cost (per person) in Rovaniemi is €174, 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 Rovaniemi and Bled in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personRovaniemi €93Bled €56
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomRovaniemi €186Bled €112
Compare Hotels in Rovaniemi and Bled
Looking for a hotel in Rovaniemi 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: Rovaniemi Hotel Prices and Bled Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Rovaniemi €31Bled €34
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Rovaniemi
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Rovaniemi:
- VIP Private Transfer in Rovaniemi : $163
- Transfer from Rovaniemi to Helsinki: $1,925
- Transfer Rovaniemi - Levi by private van: $578
- Transfer Rovaniemi - Kakslautanen by private van: $769
- Transfer Rovaniemi - Ivalo by private van: $866
- Trip to Santa Claus Village with Hotel Transfer: $87
- Santa Claus Village Tour with Transfer: $87
- Santa Claus Village Guided Tour with Transfer: $77
- Rovaniemi Private Transfer from Rovaniemi city centre to Rovaniemi airport: $87
- Rovaniemi Private Transfer from Rovaniemi (RVN) Airport to City centre: $87
- Rovaniemi Private City Transfer by Luxury Vehicule : $83
- Private Transfer from Rovaniemi airport-city centre: $75
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 Rovaniemi or Bled?
Prices for flights to both Bled and Rovaniemi 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 dayRovaniemi €47Bled €28
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Rovaniemi
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Rovaniemi.
- Snow Restaurant Dinner Tour: $116
- Lappish Cooking Master Class: $134
- Lappish Cooking Master Class: $147
- From SnowHotel Aurora Experience with Dinner: $149
- Best Of Lapland: Sauna, Ice swimming, Dinner & Northern Lights : $169
- Private Sauna, Jacuzzi and Dinner: $176
- Romantic Glass Igloo Dinner under Northern Lights : $223
- Northern Lights dinner in a Glass Igloo: $234
- Aurora Borealis Dinner in a Glass Igloo: $234
- PRIVATE Party dinner in a Glass Igloo Under Northern Lights : $240
- PRIVATE Glass Igloo Dinner Under Northern Lights : $240
- Private Glass Igloo Dinner on the Shore of Frozen Lake: $245
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.Rovaniemi €48Bled €12
Tours and Activities in Rovaniemi
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Rovaniemi are as follows:
- Ice Waterfall Tour in Korouoma: $147
- 1-Hour Snowmobile Safari Experience : $104
- 2h Winter Bike Tour - Riversides of Rovaniemi: $104
- 5-Hour Tour to Ranua Zoo: $120
- 5km Self Driven Husky Sled Adventure in Rovaniemi: $240
- ATV Quad Bike Experience : $130
- All Day Canoe Adventure to Rovaniemi: $207
- All in One Santa Claus Village with Dog Sledding Adventure: $271
- Arctic Animals Combo Safari, Reindeer and Husky Adventure: $191
- Arctic Polar Bear Adventure with Lunch in Rovaniemi!: $141
- Arctic Reindeer Farm & Husky Safari + Aurora BBQ Tour!: $217
- Aurora Dreamscape Tour in Lapland: $125
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 dayRovaniemi €21Bled €14
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 we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Rovaniemi and Bled, we can see that Rovaniemi is more expensive. And not only is Bled much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Bled would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Bled 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 Rovaniemi would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Rovaniemi than you might in Bled.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Rovaniemi Expensive? and Is Bled Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Rovaniemi or Bled?
Rovaniemi has a larger population, and is about 7 times larger than the population of Bled. When comparing the sizes of Rovaniemi 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 Rovaniemi 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 Rovaniemi or Bled in the Summer?
Both Bled and Rovaniemi during the summer are popular places to visit.
In the summer, Rovaniemi is much colder than Bled. Typically, the summer temperatures in Rovaniemi in July average around 15°C (60°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 Rovaniemi. In the summer, Rovaniemi often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Bled. Rovaniemi gets 304 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Bled receives 288 hours of full sun.
Rovaniemi usually gets less rain in July than Bled. Rovaniemi gets 50 mm (2 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 JulyRovaniemi 15°C (60°F)Bled 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Rovaniemi or Bled in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Rovaniemi and Bled.
The weather in Rovaniemi can be very cold. In October, Rovaniemi is generally much colder than Bled. Daily temperatures in Rovaniemi average around 2°C (36°F), and Bled fluctuates around 16°C (60°F).
Rovaniemi usually receives less sunshine than Bled during autumn. Rovaniemi gets 82 hours of sunny skies, while Bled receives 167 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Rovaniemi usually receives less rain than Bled. Rovaniemi gets 64 mm (2.5 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 OctoberRovaniemi 2°C (36°F)Bled 16°C (60°F)
Should I visit Rovaniemi or Bled in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Rovaniemi as well as Bled.
It's quite cold in Rovaniemi in the winter. Rovaniemi is much colder than Bled in the winter. The daily temperature in Rovaniemi averages around -12°C (10°F) in January, and Bled fluctuates around 5°C (41°F).
In the winter, Rovaniemi often gets less sunshine than Bled. Rovaniemi gets 19 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Bled receives 96 hours of full sun.
Rovaniemi usually gets less rain in January than Bled. Rovaniemi gets 44 mm (1.7 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 JanuaryRovaniemi -12°C (10°F)Bled 5°C (41°F)
Should I visit Rovaniemi or Bled in the Spring?
Both Bled and Rovaniemi are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Rovaniemi. In the spring, Rovaniemi is much colder than Bled. Typically, the spring temperatures in Rovaniemi in April average around -1°C (31°F), and Bled averages at about 13°C (56°F).
Rovaniemi usually receives more sunshine than Bled during spring. Rovaniemi gets 194 hours of sunny skies, while Bled receives 177 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Rovaniemi usually receives less rain than Bled. Rovaniemi gets 29 mm (1.1 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 AprilRovaniemi -1°C (31°F)Bled 13°C (56°F)
Typical Weather for Bled and Rovaniemi
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -12°C (10°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Feb | -12°C (11°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| Mar | -7°C (19°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 77 mm (3 in) |
| Apr | -1°C (31°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| May | 6°C (43°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Jun | 13°C (55°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 102 mm (4 in) |
| Jul | 15°C (60°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Aug | 13°C (56°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 24°C (74°F) | 101 mm (4 in) |
| Sep | 8°C (46°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 102 mm (4 in) |
| Oct | 2°C (36°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Nov | -4°C (24°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 10°C (51°F) | 114 mm (4.5 in) |
| Dec | -10°C (15°F) | 42 mm (1.7 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.