Which place is cheaper, Bled or Vienna?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Vienna or Bled?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Vienna 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: Vienna or Bled?
Vienna
Vienna is the largest city and capital of Austria. It has a population of over 1.7 million and is a cultural, political and economic center for the country. The historical center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and some complain that it feels more like a museum than a real city. Outside of the historical center though, is a young and vibrant city with a huge music scene, many street performers, and eclectic and fun restaurants and nightclubs.
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 2-Week Tours in Austria, The Best Tours for Seniors to 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 dayVienna €151Bled €104
The average daily cost (per person) in Vienna is €151, 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 Vienna and Bled in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personVienna €94Bled €56
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomVienna €188Bled €112
Compare Hotels in Vienna and Bled
Looking for a hotel in Vienna 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: Vienna Hotel Prices and Bled Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Vienna €19Bled €34
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Vienna
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Vienna:
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Bus to Airport€30
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Vienna
Also for Vienna, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Zoo with Private Flexible Transfers and Tickets: $122
- Zoo with Private Flexible Transfers and Tickets: $125
- Private One-Way Transfer to Cesky Krumlov: $629
- Private 1-Way Transfer to/from Vienna Airport: $75
- Melk Abbey and Salzburg Trip with Private Transfer: $922
- Airport Transfer to/from Bratislava: $86
- Vienna to Prague - Private Transfer with 2 hours of Sightseeing: $273
- Vienna Private Transfer from Vienna city centre to Vienna Airport: $76
- Vienna Private Transfer from Vienna Airport to City centre: $76
- Vienna Private Airport Transfer: $71
- Vienna International Airport Business Transfer to Vienna City: $141
- Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Vienna Downtown - Arrival Private Transfer: $45
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 Vienna or Bled?
Prices for flights to both Bled and Vienna 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 dayVienna €33Bled €28
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Vienna
For Vienna, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hard Rock Cafe with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $28
- Performance Of The Lipizzans At Spanish Riding School: $43
- Naschmarkt Food Tour: $64
- Vienna Naschmarket Food Tour: $65
- Traditional Vienna Tasting Dinner With Folk Music: $68
- Traditional Vienna Tasting Dinner with Folk Music: $70
- Naschmarkt Guided Food Tour: $74
- Vienna Evening Sightseeing Cruise With Music and Dinner: $74
- 3-Course Evening Dinner Cruise: $76
- Traditional Dinner Show at the Wiener Rathauskeller: $84
- Kursalon New Year's Day Concert with optional Dinner: $87
- Schnitzel cooking class with Nicole: $98
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.Vienna €38Bled €12
Tours and Activities in Vienna
For Vienna, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Private themed Tour of the Art History Museum (Kunsthistorisches Museum):"The Saviour, the Ruler, and Simply a Beauty: Women in Art": $164
- "Girls just want to have Wine" - TUK TUK Sightseeing Tour: $152
- "The Third Man" Film Location Tour: $28
- 2 Hours Private Walking Tour in Vienna with Photography: $98
- 2-Hour Alpine Private Hiking Tour along Luckerte Wand Mountain from Vienna: $168
- 2-Hour Private Hiking Tour Helenental Castles Hike from Vienna: $168
- 2-Hour Private Hiking Tour to Meet History at Braunsberg Mountain from Vienna: $168
- 2-hour Private Alpine Hiking Tour on Seekopf Mountain, Wachau Valley from Vienna: $168
- 3 hour private walking tour - Vienna: $138
- 3-Hour Private Hiking Tour to historic places around Spitz in Wachau Valley: $252
- 3-Hour Private Tour of Vienna: $164
- 3-Hour Walking Tour of Vienna Central Cemetery: $320
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:
- 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 dayVienna €17Bled €14
Sample the Local Flavors in Vienna
Also in Vienna, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Pub Crawl Vienna: $16
- Vienna Nights Pub Crawl: $16
- City Center Pub Crawl: $27
- Local Pub Crawl Vienna: $27
- Wine Tasting at Traditional Cellar: $34
- Guided Wine Tasting in a Private Wine Cellar: $39
- Viennese Wine Tasting in a Private Hidden Wine Cellar: $39
- Wine Tasting at Schönbrunn Palace: $48
- Austrian Wine Tasting Experience: $63
- Vienna Historical Highlight City Tour + Wine Tasting: $74
- Skip-the-Line Schönbrunn Palace Entry & Wine Tasting: $82
- Wine Tasting E-Bike Tour: $91
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 Vienna and Bled, we can see that Vienna 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 Vienna would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Vienna 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 Vienna Expensive? and Is Bled Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Vienna or Bled?
Vienna has a larger population, and is about 320 times larger than the population of Bled. When comparing the sizes of Vienna 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 Vienna 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 Vienna or Bled in the Summer?
Both Bled and Vienna are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The music scene and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Vienna this time of year.
In July, Vienna is generally around the same temperature as Bled. Daily temperatures in Vienna average around 23°C (73°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 Vienna. Vienna usually receives less sunshine than Bled during summer. Vienna gets 255 hours of sunny skies, while Bled receives 288 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Vienna usually receives less rain than Bled. Vienna gets 63 mm (2.5 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 JulyVienna 23°C (73°F)Bled 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Vienna or Bled in the Autumn?
Both Bled and Vienna during the autumn are popular places to visit. Many travelers come to Vienna for the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
Vienna is cooler than Bled in the autumn. The daily temperature in Vienna averages around 12°C (54°F) in October, and Bled fluctuates around 16°C (60°F).
In the autumn, Vienna often gets less sunshine than Bled. Vienna gets 140 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Bled receives 167 hours of full sun.
Vienna usually gets less rain in October than Bled. Vienna gets 41 mm (1.6 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 OctoberVienna 12°C (54°F)Bled 16°C (60°F)
Should I visit Vienna or Bled in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Vienna and Bled. Many visitors come to Vienna in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Vienna can get quite cold in the winter. In the winter, Vienna is much colder than Bled. Typically, the winter temperatures in Vienna in January average around 2°C (36°F), and Bled averages at about 5°C (41°F).
Vienna usually receives less sunshine than Bled during winter. Vienna gets 65 hours of sunny skies, while Bled receives 96 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Vienna usually receives less rain than Bled. Vienna gets 38 mm (1.5 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 JanuaryVienna 2°C (36°F)Bled 5°C (41°F)
Should I visit Vienna or Bled in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Vienna as well as Bled. Most visitors come to Vienna for the natural beauty during these months.
In April, Vienna is generally around the same temperature as Bled. Daily temperatures in Vienna average around 13°C (55°F), and Bled fluctuates around 13°C (56°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Vienna this time of the year. In the spring, Vienna often gets more sunshine than Bled. Vienna gets 202 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Bled receives 177 hours of full sun.
Vienna usually gets less rain in April than Bled. Vienna gets 51 mm (2 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 AprilVienna 13°C (55°F)Bled 13°C (56°F)
Typical Weather for Bled and Vienna
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 2°C (36°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Feb | 4°C (38°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| Mar | 8°C (46°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 77 mm (3 in) |
| Apr | 13°C (55°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| May | 17°C (63°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Jun | 20°C (69°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 102 mm (4 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Aug | 22°C (72°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 24°C (74°F) | 101 mm (4 in) |
| Sep | 18°C (64°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 102 mm (4 in) |
| Oct | 12°C (54°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Nov | 7°C (45°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 10°C (51°F) | 114 mm (4.5 in) |
| Dec | 3°C (37°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) | 6°C (44°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) |
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