Which place is cheaper, Bled or Split?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Split 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 Split 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: Split or Bled?
Split
Spit is a historic city in Central Dalmatia with many opportunities to glimpse its fascinating past in its historic city center. Centuries ago the city grew up around a Diocletian palace that was used as refuge by the locals.
Today, as you wander around the historic center, you can see the remains of the Roman walls, temples, and squares. Despite it's appeal to tourists, Split is much more than just a tourist destination. It is larger than you might initially realize and it spreads well beyond the historic center. There is a population of about 300,000 in the larger area and it is an economic center for the region.
Split has a beautiful climate with mild winters, countless sunny days, and a generally pleasant temperature. As such, there are many opportunities to enjoy yourself outdoors, whether by participating in sports or walking around the city's quaint streets. Winters in Split are also quite mild, but there may be one snowy day, on average, every year. This rare snowfall can cause a significant disruption in the flow of traffic.
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 Walking Tours in Croatia, The Best Luxury Tours to Croatia, 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 daySplit $116Bled $113
The average daily cost (per person) in Split is $116, 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 Split and Bled in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSplit $78Bled $60
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSplit $156Bled $120
Compare Hotels in Split and Bled
Looking for a hotel in Split 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: Split Hotel Prices and Bled Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Split $15Bled $37
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Split
Also for Split, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- private transfer from Split airport to Novalja/Zrće: $535
- private transfer from Split airport or Trogir to Šibenik: $182
- Zagreb to Private Transfer with Plitvice Lakes: $1,016
- Transfers from Split Airport to City Center and surrounding: $75
- Transfer from Split to Zagreb with Entry Ticket to Plitvice Lakes: $185
- Transfer from Split to Dubrovnik with 2 hours stop in Ston Town: $94
- Transfer Split airport to Split: $86
- Transfer Split airport to Makarska: $149
- Taxi Transfer from airport Split to Murter Tisno or Sibenik: $86
- Transfer to Zagreb with Plitvice Lakes Entry Tickets: $181
- Private Transfer to Zagreb with Plitvice Lakes Stop: $735
- Private Transfer to Krka with Driver & Optional Guide: $427
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bled
Also for Bled, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private transfer from Tolmin to Ljubljana city: $206
- Private Transfer from Bohinj to Ljubljana Airport (LJU): $165
Is it cheaper to fly into Split or Bled?
Prices for flights to both Bled and Split 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 daySplit $25Bled $30
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Split
For Split, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Small Group Food Tour: $37
- Food Tour in Split ( Small Group): $96
- Split Food Tour (Small Group): $98
- Vegan Food tour of Split with local gastronomy: $102
- Old Town Food Tour: $107
- Split Food Tour: Discover Split One Bite At A Time: $131
- Split Cooking Class - Afternoon Edition Shared Activity: $191
- Private Authentic Wine & Food tour from Split: $240
- Culinary Experience – Cooking Class & Walking Tour Split: $251
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.Split $3.96Bled $14
Tours and Activities in Split
For Split, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- History tour: $33
- "Blue Lagoon" Half day Chill out tour from Split: $75
- "Not Today" - Game of Thrones and History of Split Private Guided Walking Tour: $66
- 2 Day Pass with Sightseeing Bus: $33
- 2 Hours Split Walking tour with free food tasting: $33
- 2-Hour Private Guided Tour of Split in a Classic Ford T: $45
- 2-Hour Sunset Cruise Split: $86
- 2-Hour Sunset Cruise Split: $87
- 2-hours Split Segway Tour: $87
- 3-Hour Via-Ferrata Adventure in Fortica Fortress: $33
- 4-Hour Croatia Private Dalmatian Food and Wine flavors Experience in Split Patio: $120
- 4-Island Split Boat Tour (Brač, Pakleni, Hvar, Šolta): $131
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$100
Tours and Activities in Bled
For Bled, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 2 Hour Scenic Quad Tour in Bled: $153
- 7 Alpine Wonders- Day Tour Bled, Soca valley, Slovenia : $167
- Bled Slovenia: 3–Hour Rafting Experience: $59
- Bled eBike Tour: $80
- Bled eBike Tour : $108
- Bled lake day tour from Ljubljana: $91
- 3-Hour Exclusive Lake Bled Canyoning Adventure: $159
- 3-Hour Family-Friendly Rafting Adventure: $59
- EBike Tour Lake Bled & Triglav National Park Private: $289
- Guided Canyoning Tour with Transport: $96
- Guided Kayaking Tour in a Transparent Kayak: $74
- Rafting and Zipline Tour: $83
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySplit $8.49Bled $15
Sample the Local Flavors in Split
Also in Split, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- From Krka Waterfalls & Swimming & Wine tasting: $24
- From Krka Waterfalls, Food & Wine Tasting Tour: $26
- Krka Waterfalls, Food & Wine Tasting tour from Split: $31
- Split/Trogir: Krka National Park Day Trip with Wine Tasting: $38
- Krka National Park Tour with tour Guide & Wine tasting from Split & Trogir: $46
- Split&Sip: Educational wine tasting: $51
- Wine Tasting in the Diocletian's Palace: $53
- Diocletian's Palace Walking and Wine Tasting Tour: $71
- Split/Trogir: Mostar and Medjugorje Tour with Wine Tasting: $75
- "The Eye Of The Earth" with wine tasting: $109
- Beer Tasting Split - visit to the local brewery: $120
- Split wine tour-indigenous sorts of Kastela region: $120
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 comparing the travel costs between Split and Bled, we can see that Split 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 Split Expensive? and Is Bled Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Split or Bled?
Split has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Bled. When comparing the sizes of Split 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 Split or Bled?
Both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. And since both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Split or Bled in the Summer?
Both Bled and Split are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Most visitors come to Split for the beaches, snorkeling, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
In July, Split is generally around the same temperature as Bled. Daily temperatures in Split average around 26°C (80°F), and Bled fluctuates around 24°C (75°F).
It's quite sunny in Bled. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Split. Split usually receives more sunshine than Bled during summer. Split gets 345 hours of sunny skies, while Bled receives 288 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Split usually receives less rain than Bled. Split gets 28 mm (1.1 in) of rain, while Bled receives 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulySplit 26°C (80°F)Bled 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Split or Bled in the Autumn?
Both Bled and Split during the autumn are popular places to visit. The autumn months attract visitors to Split because of the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene.
Split is a little warmer than Bled in the autumn. The daily temperature in Split averages around 18°C (64°F) in October, and Bled fluctuates around 16°C (60°F).
It's quite sunny in Split. In the autumn, Split often gets more sunshine than Bled. Split gets 200 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Bled receives 167 hours of full sun.
Split usually gets less rain in October than Bled. Split gets 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Bled receives 87 mm (3.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberSplit 18°C (64°F)Bled 16°C (60°F)
Should I visit Split or Bled in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Split and Bled. The museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Split this time of year.
In the winter, Split is much warmer than Bled. Typically, the winter temperatures in Split in January average around 8°C (47°F), and Bled averages at about 5°C (41°F).
Split usually receives more sunshine than Bled during winter. Split gets 128 hours of sunny skies, while Bled receives 96 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Split usually receives more rain than Bled. Split gets 83 mm (3.3 in) of rain, while Bled receives 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuarySplit 8°C (47°F)Bled 5°C (41°F)
Should I visit Split or Bled in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Split as well as Bled. Many travelers come to Split for the beaches and the activities around the city.
In April, Split is generally a little warmer than Bled. Daily temperatures in Split average around 15°C (59°F), and Bled fluctuates around 13°C (56°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Split this time of the year. In the spring, Split often gets more sunshine than Bled. Split gets 212 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Bled receives 177 hours of full sun.
Split usually gets less rain in April than Bled. Split gets 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Bled receives 87 mm (3.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilSplit 15°C (59°F)Bled 13°C (56°F)
Typical Weather for Bled and Split
| Split | Bled | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 8°C (47°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Feb | 9°C (48°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| Mar | 11°C (52°F) | 75 mm (3 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 77 mm (3 in) |
| Apr | 15°C (59°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| May | 20°C (67°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Jun | 23°C (74°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 102 mm (4 in) |
| Jul | 26°C (80°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Aug | 26°C (79°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 24°C (74°F) | 101 mm (4 in) |
| Sep | 22°C (72°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 102 mm (4 in) |
| Oct | 18°C (64°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Nov | 13°C (56°F) | 108 mm (4.3 in) | 10°C (51°F) | 114 mm (4.5 in) |
| Dec | 10°C (49°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 6°C (44°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) |
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