A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Antalya vs. Bled for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Antalya or Bled?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Should I visit Antalya or Bled? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.

Where Should I go: Antalya or Bled?

Antalya

Antalya is the largest city along Turkey's Mediterranean coast and the eighth largest city in the country with over one million people in the metropolitan area. The city dates back to about 200 BC when it was settled by the Attalid Dynasty of Pergamon and soon conquered by the Romans. The city was ruled by several different groups and most recently was transferred to Italian suzerainty following World War I. It became part of Turkey following the War of Independence. The city has seen an influx of development in recent years and it has grown into a tourism mecca with more than 12 million visitors in 2014.

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 Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Turkey, The Best Anzac Day Tours in Turkey, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Ljubljana, and The Best 10-Day Tours from Ljubljana.


Which place is cheaper, Bled or Antalya?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

The average daily cost (per person) in Antalya is $130, while the average daily cost in Bled is $146. 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 Antalya and Bled in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Antalya $43
    Bled $65
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Antalya $86
    Bled $130
Compare Hotels in Antalya and Bled

Looking for a hotel in Antalya 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.

Hotels in Antalya


Hotels in Bled


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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: Antalya Hotel Prices and Bled Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Antalya $86
    Bled $40

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Antalya

Also for Antalya, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • antalya to cappadocia/cappadocia to antalya private transfer: $438
  • Two Days Tour to Cappadocia with HB Hotel & Transfer from Antalya: $211
  • Turkish Maldives Suluada Boat Tour with Lunch & Hotel Transfer: $62
  • Turkey Antalya Airport Transfer Service VIP Transfer AYT: $54
  • Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Antalya APT-HTL (AYT): $35
  • Transfer from Antalya Airport to city of Side: $95
  • Transfer from Antalya Airport to Kiris/Camyuva: $107
  • Transfer from Antalya Airport to Kemer: $95
  • Transfer Land of Legends Tour with night show: $15
  • Tazı Canyon & Rafting Full Day with Transfer and Lunch: $29
  • Suluada Boat Tour with Lunch and Transfer from Antalya&Kemer: $53
  • Suluada Boat Tour with Lunch and Round Transfer from Antalya: $54

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bled

Also for Bled, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Private transfer from Tržič to Ljubljana city: $149
  • Private transfer from Tolmin to Ljubljana city: $225
  • Private Transfer from Bohinj to Ljubljana Airport (LJU): $181
  • Private Taxi Transfer from Bled to Ljubljana Airport (Brnik): $137
  • Get a Transfer for you, Family, Group of Cyclists, hikers-around Julian Alps: $24
  • Bohinj Lake: Convenient Transfer to/from Bled Central: $22

Is it cheaper to fly into Antalya or Bled?

Prices for flights to both Bled and Antalya 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Antalya $35
    Bled $57

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Antalya

For Antalya, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Belek/Antalya/Kemer: Suluada Sunset Boat Tour with Dinner: $45
  • Kunefe Cooking Class with Local Chef in Old Town: $53
  • Suluada Island Cruise with Dinner and Sunset: $59
  • Giza Pyramids Sound and Light Show with Dinner: $80
  • Turkish Baklava Cooking Class with a Local Host: $80
  • Turkish Cooking Class with a Local Host: $82

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Antalya $36
    Bled $15

Tours and Activities in Antalya

For Antalya, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • Full-Day Adventure 3 in 1 activity from Antalya to Köprülü Canyon National Park: $57
  • Jeep Safari Private Nature and village Tour: $60
  • 2 Days Cappadocia Tour from Antalya: $48
  • 2 Days Guided Tour of Cappadocia : $60
  • 3 Different Natural Wonders Waterfall Tours in ANTALYA : $62
  • 3 in 1 Rafting Buggy Safari and Zipline Adventure in Antalya: $38
  • 4-Hour Guided Antalya Aquarium Tour : $68
  • 9 hours Antalya Canyoning and Rafting Tours: $50
  • 90-minute Canoe or Sup Experience in Antalya: $59
  • ATV Quad Bike Safari Tour in Antalya, Alanya, Belek, Side & Kemer: $42
  • Adana Unveiled: A Timeless Tour : $226
  • Adrasan & Sulu Island Tour: Antalya's Hidden Gems: $66

Typical Entertainment Prices in Bled

Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Bled's activities, tours, and tickets:


  • Rafting
    $109

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: $167
  • 4 hours Fratarica Canyoning Adventure: $125
  • 7 Alpine Wonders- Day Tour Bled, Soca valley, Slovenia : $190
  • Adventure Day: Rafting and Canyoning: $174
  • Bled Castle Skip the Line Entry Ticket with Audio Guide: $32
  • Bled eBike Tour: $116
  • Bled eBike Tour : $118
  • Bled lake day tour from Ljubljana: $129
  • 3-Hour Family-Friendly Rafting Adventure: $64
  • City Highlights Tour with Hiking & Bled Cream Cake: $158
  • EBike Tour Lake Bled & Triglav National Park Private: $257
  • Europe's Longest Zipline Adventure over Dolinka River: $111

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Antalya $16
    Bled $16

Typical Alcohol Prices in Bled

Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Bled are as follows:


  • Bottle of Champagne
    $21

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: $35
  • Wine Tasting Bled with a sommelier: $68
  • 2-Hour Interactive Wine Tasting Experience in Bled: $69


When comparing the travel costs between Antalya and Bled, we can see that Bled 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 Antalya Expensive? and Is Bled Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Antalya or Bled?

Antalya has a larger population, and is about 150 times larger than the population of Bled. When comparing the sizes of Antalya 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 Antalya 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 Antalya or Bled in the Summer?

Both Bled and Antalya are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Antalya in the summer for the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences.

In the summer, Antalya is a little warmer than Bled. Typically, the summer temperatures in Antalya in July average around 28°C (83°F), and Bled averages at about 24°C (75°F).

It's quite sunny in Bled. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Antalya. Antalya usually receives more sunshine than Bled during summer. Antalya gets 376 hours of sunny skies, while Bled receives 288 hours of full sun in the summer.

In July, Antalya usually receives less rain than Bled. Antalya gets 3 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Bled receives 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain each month for the summer.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Antalya 28°C (83°F) 
    Bled 24°C (75°F)

Should I visit Antalya or Bled in the Autumn?

Both Bled and Antalya during the autumn are popular places to visit. Most visitors come to Antalya for the hiking trails, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area during these months.

In October, Antalya is generally a little warmer than Bled. Daily temperatures in Antalya average around 21°C (69°F), and Bled fluctuates around 16°C (60°F).

It's quite sunny in Antalya. In the autumn, Antalya often gets more sunshine than Bled. Antalya gets 251 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Bled receives 167 hours of full sun.

Antalya usually gets less rain in October than Bled. Antalya gets 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Bled receives 87 mm (3.4 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Antalya 21°C (69°F) 
    Bled 16°C (60°F)

Should I visit Antalya or Bled in the Winter?

The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Antalya and Bled. The winter months attract visitors to Antalya because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.

Antalya is much warmer than Bled in the winter. The daily temperature in Antalya averages around 11°C (51°F) in January, and Bled fluctuates around 5°C (41°F).

Antalya usually receives more sunshine than Bled during winter. Antalya gets 161 hours of sunny skies, while Bled receives 96 hours of full sun in the winter.

Antalya gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In January, Antalya usually receives more rain than Bled. Antalya gets 239 mm (9.4 in) of rain, while Bled receives 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain each month for the winter.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Antalya 11°C (51°F) 
    Bled 5°C (41°F)

Should I visit Antalya or Bled in the Spring?

The spring brings many poeple to Antalya as well as Bled. The beaches and the natural beauty are the main draw to Antalya this time of year.

In the spring, Antalya is a little warmer than Bled. Typically, the spring temperatures in Antalya in April average around 16°C (62°F), and Bled averages at about 13°C (56°F).

People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Antalya this time of the year. In the spring, Antalya often gets more sunshine than Bled. Antalya gets 243 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Bled receives 177 hours of full sun.

Antalya usually gets less rain in April than Bled. Antalya gets 46 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Bled receives 87 mm (3.4 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Antalya 16°C (62°F) 
    Bled 13°C (56°F)

Typical Weather for Bled and Antalya

Antalya Bled
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 11°C (51°F) 239 mm (9.4 in) 5°C (41°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)
Feb 11°C (52°F) 196 mm (7.7 in) 7°C (44°F) 62 mm (2.4 in)
Mar 13°C (56°F) 103 mm (4.1 in) 9°C (49°F) 77 mm (3 in)
Apr 16°C (62°F) 46 mm (1.8 in) 13°C (56°F) 87 mm (3.4 in)
May 20°C (69°F) 28 mm (1.1 in) 18°C (64°F) 81 mm (3.2 in)
Jun 25°C (77°F) 8 mm (0.3 in) 22°C (71°F) 102 mm (4 in)
Jul 28°C (83°F) 3 mm (0.1 in) 24°C (75°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)
Aug 28°C (83°F) 1 mm (0 in) 24°C (74°F) 101 mm (4 in)
Sep 25°C (77°F) 11 mm (0.4 in) 20°C (68°F) 102 mm (4 in)
Oct 21°C (69°F) 70 mm (2.8 in) 16°C (60°F) 87 mm (3.4 in)
Nov 16°C (61°F) 134 mm (5.3 in) 10°C (51°F) 114 mm (4.5 in)
Dec 12°C (54°F) 227 mm (8.9 in) 6°C (44°F) 92 mm (3.6 in)