Which place is cheaper, Bled or Salzburg?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Salzburg or Bled?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Salzburg 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: Salzburg or Bled?
Salzburg
Most people know of Salzburg from its roll in the infamous movie "The Sound of Music." Every child who fell in love with this movie knows the gazebo scene in the rain, or could sing "My Favorite Things" as they skip down the Salzach River, but once you get past the obvious cliches, you can see that Salzburg is a city with a lot of depth and culture aside from the movie.
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 Austria, The Best 10-Day Tours in Austria, 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 daySalzburg €155Bled €104
The average daily cost (per person) in Salzburg is €155, 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 Salzburg and Bled in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSalzburg €91Bled €56
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSalzburg €182Bled €112
Compare Hotels in Salzburg and Bled
Looking for a hotel in Salzburg 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: Salzburg Hotel Prices and Bled Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Salzburg €19Bled €34
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Salzburg
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Salzburg:
- Salzburg Private Transfer from Salzburg Airport to City centre: $55
- Salzburg Airport Transfers : Salzburg to Salzburg Airport SZG in Luxury Van: $93
- Salzburg Airport Transfers : Salzburg to Salzburg Airport SZG in Luxury Car: $108
- Salzburg Airport Transfers : Salzburg Airport SZG to Salzburg in Luxury Van: $93
- Salzburg Airport Transfers : Salzburg Airport SZG to Salzburg in Business Car: $91
- Salzburg Airport SZG to Saalbach Hinterglemm Round Trip Transfer: $131
- Private transfer: Salzburg to Salzburg Airport (SZG): $65
- Private transfer from Salzburg to Vienna: $738
- Private transfer from Salzburg to Prague: $695
- Private transfer from Salzburg to Prague: $298
- Private Transfer to Salzburg Airport or Station: $107
- Private Transfer from Salzburg to Prague with 2h of Sightseeing: $270
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 Salzburg or Bled?
Prices for flights to both Bled and Salzburg 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 daySalzburg €41Bled €28
Typical Food Prices in Salzburg
Some typical examples of dining costs in Salzburg are as follows:
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Lunch Salad€9.00
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Salzburg
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Salzburg.
- Cookies and Apple Strudel Cooking Class Including Lunch: $59
- Austrian Apple Strudel Cooking Class including Lunch in Salzburg: $60
- Best of Mozart Fortress Concert and Dinner: $81
- Best of Mozart Concert and Dinner or VIP Dinner at Fortress Hohensalzburg: $83
- Mozart Concert with Dinner: $83
- Dinner Cooking Class and Music: $84
- Mozart Dinner Concert in Salzburg: $85
- Dinner Cooking Class - Prezels, Dumplings, Apple Strudel & Music: $86
- Dinner and Classical Concert at Mirabell Palace: $94
- Cruise, Dinner & Fortress Concert: $106
- Mozart Concert and Dinner or VIP Dinner at Fortress Salzburg with River Cruise: $111
- Best of Mozart Concert and GOLDEN VIP Dinner at Fortress Hohensalzburg: $133
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.Salzburg €30Bled €12
Tours and Activities in Salzburg
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Salzburg are as follows:
- 3 hour private walking tour - Salzburg: $176
- 3-Night Salzburg Winter Package with City Highlights Tour: $240
- 3D Exclusive VR-Tour: $321
- 3D Unique VR-Tour: $29
- A taste of An audio tour through the birthplace of Mozart: $7.47
- Amphibious Splash Tour on the Water and on the Land in Salzburg: $45
- Austrian Lakes and Salzburg Private Tour from Vienna: $1,123
- Best of Salzburg 1-Hour Private Sightseeing Tour: $164
- Charming Sankt Gilgen Family Discovery Walking Tour: $163
- Christmas Joy in Salzburg – Private Walking Tour: $512
- City and Mountain Bike Tour in Salzburg: $108
- DomQuartier Day Ticket incl. Audio Guide: $14
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 daySalzburg €26Bled €14
Typical Alcohol Prices in Salzburg
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Salzburg:
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Beer€3.70
Sample the Local Flavors in Salzburg
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Salzburg:
- Stiegl Brewery Museum Entry Ticket & Beer Tasting: $16
- Stiegl Brewery Tour with Beer Tasting: $24
- Guided Wine Tasting in a Hidden Wine Bar: $36
- Private Austrian Wine Tasting with a Pro-Sommelière: $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€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 Salzburg and Bled, we can see that Salzburg 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 Salzburg would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Salzburg 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 Salzburg Expensive? and Is Bled Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Salzburg or Bled?
Salzburg has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Bled. When comparing the sizes of Salzburg 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 Salzburg 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 Salzburg or Bled in the Summer?
Both Bled and Salzburg during the summer are popular places to visit. The music scene and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Salzburg this time of year.
In the summer, Salzburg is cooler than Bled. Typically, the summer temperatures in Salzburg in July average around 20°C (68°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 Salzburg. In the summer, Salzburg often gets less sunshine than Bled. Salzburg gets 227 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Bled receives 288 hours of full sun.
Salzburg usually gets more rain in July than Bled. Salzburg gets 91 mm (3.6 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 JulySalzburg 20°C (68°F)Bled 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Salzburg or Bled in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Salzburg and Bled. Many travelers come to Salzburg for the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In October, Salzburg is generally cooler than Bled. Daily temperatures in Salzburg average around 11°C (52°F), and Bled fluctuates around 16°C (60°F).
Salzburg usually receives less sunshine than Bled during autumn. Salzburg gets 108 hours of sunny skies, while Bled receives 167 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Salzburg usually receives less rain than Bled. Salzburg gets 51 mm (2 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 OctoberSalzburg 11°C (52°F)Bled 16°C (60°F)
Should I visit Salzburg or Bled in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Salzburg as well as Bled. Many visitors come to Salzburg in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Salzburg can get quite cold in the winter. Salzburg is much colder than Bled in the winter. The daily temperature in Salzburg averages around -0°C (31°F) in January, and Bled fluctuates around 5°C (41°F).
In the winter, Salzburg often gets less sunshine than Bled. Salzburg gets 44 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Bled receives 96 hours of full sun.
Salzburg usually gets less rain in January than Bled. Salzburg gets 56 mm (2.2 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 JanuarySalzburg -0°C (31°F)Bled 5°C (41°F)
Should I visit Salzburg or Bled in the Spring?
Both Bled and Salzburg are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Most visitors come to Salzburg for the natural beauty during these months.
In the spring, Salzburg is cooler than Bled. Typically, the spring temperatures in Salzburg in April average around 11°C (51°F), and Bled averages at about 13°C (56°F).
Salzburg usually receives less sunshine than Bled during spring. Salzburg gets 155 hours of sunny skies, while Bled receives 177 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Salzburg usually receives less rain than Bled. Salzburg gets 55 mm (2.2 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 AprilSalzburg 11°C (51°F)Bled 13°C (56°F)
Typical Weather for Bled and Salzburg
| Salzburg | Bled | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -0°C (31°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Feb | 2°C (36°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| Mar | 6°C (43°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 77 mm (3 in) |
| Apr | 11°C (51°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| May | 15°C (59°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Jun | 18°C (65°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 102 mm (4 in) |
| Jul | 20°C (68°F) | 91 mm (3.6 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Aug | 19°C (67°F) | 93 mm (3.6 in) | 24°C (74°F) | 101 mm (4 in) |
| Sep | 16°C (61°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 102 mm (4 in) |
| Oct | 11°C (52°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Nov | 5°C (42°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) | 10°C (51°F) | 114 mm (4.5 in) |
| Dec | 1°C (35°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) | 6°C (44°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) |
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