Which place is cheaper, Bled or Hvar?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Hvar or Bled?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Hvar and Bled can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Hvar or Bled?
Hvar
Hvar is a Croatian island full of mountains, vegetation, beaches, vineyards, shops, restaurants, and also people! Hvar Town is the main city on the island, but there are many other small villages throughout. The best time to visit Hvar is between May and September, although keep in mind it can get busy during this period.
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 Croatia, The Best 2-Week Tours in 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 dayHvar €131Bled €125
The average daily cost (per person) in Hvar is €131, while the average daily cost in Bled is €125. 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 Hvar and Bled in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personHvar €38Bled €56
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomHvar €76Bled €112
Compare Hotels in Hvar and Bled
Looking for a hotel in Hvar 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: Hvar Hotel Prices and Bled Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Hvar €47Bled €34
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Hvar
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Hvar:
- Speedboat Transfer from Hvar Town to Split Airport: $585
- Private Transfer to Dubrovnik with Korčula Stopover: $3,394
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bled
Also for Bled, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Bohinj Lake: Convenient Transfer to/from Bled Central: $22
- Get a Transfer for you, Family, Group of Cyclists, hikers-around Julian Alps: $24
- Private Taxi Transfer from Bled to Ljubljana Airport (Brnik): $137
- Private transfer from Tržič to Ljubljana city: $149
- Private Transfer from Bohinj to Ljubljana Airport (LJU): $181
- Private transfer from Tolmin to Ljubljana city: $225
Is it cheaper to fly into Hvar or Bled?
Prices for flights to both Bled and Hvar 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 dayHvar €66Bled €49
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Hvar
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Hvar.
- Traditional Hvar Cooking Classes, Dinners & 'Poje' Field Tour!: $167
- Hvar Hidden Gems Tour with Lunch or Dinner: $205
- Hvar Hidden Gems Small Group Half Day Tour with Lunch or Dinner: $208
- Private Hvar Wine Tasting Tour with Traditional Dinner/Lunch: $256
- Hvar Small Group Wine Tour and Authentic Dalmatian Dinner: $298
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Hvar €7.51Bled €12
Tours and Activities in Hvar
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Hvar are as follows:
- BLUE CAVE & 5 islands tour from Hvar: $113
- 1-Hour Battle Archery Game in Hvar Adventure Park: $24
- 1-Hour Private Paintball Adventure in Park Hvar Jelsa: $32
- 50 Shades of Blue: Blue Cave & 5 Islands Boat Tour from Hvar: $12
- Adventurous Blue and Green Cave group tour: $94
- Back to the Roots - Ancient Island Interactive Experience: $154
- Beach bar Laganini and Hula Hula half-day Private Boat Tour: $1,004
- Beautiful Sites of Hvar -Private Walking Tour : $243
- Blue & Green cave tour with yacht from town Hvar: $250
- Blue Cave & Vis Island speedboat tour from Hvar: $119
- Blue Cave and Pakleni Islands group Tour from Hvar: $132
- Blue Cave, Blue Lagoon, Pakleni Islands Group boat tour from Hvar: $118
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:
- Rent of Ski Touring Equipment: $30
- Bled Castle Skip the Line Entry Ticket with Audio Guide: $32
- Lake Bled Express Walking Tour – Small Group, Free Cancellation: $42
- Lake Bled Guided Walking Tour with Cream Cake: $42
- Lake Sava River Rafting Experience with Hotel Pickup: $53
- From Self-Guided E-Bike Tour to Vintgar Gorge: $53
- From Self-Guided E-Bike Tour to Vintgar Gorge: $58
- Vintgar Gorge Best Experience and Food Tasting: $59
- Motorcycle Tours in Slovenia: $60
- Vintgar Gorge Best Experience with Tasting (Self guided): $60
- 3-Hour Family-Friendly Rafting Adventure: $64
- Sava River Pack-Rafting Tour: $76
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayHvar €9.21Bled €14
Sample the Local Flavors in Hvar
Also in Hvar, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Wine Tasting Round Trip from Hvar - Family Winery at a Hilltop: $93
- Hvar Island E-Bike Tour with Wine Tasting and Starters: $115
- Private Hvar Island Bike Tour and Wine Tasting: $117
- Hvar Wine Tasting Experience: $129
- Hvar Wine tasting small group experience: $131
- Private Hvar Wine Tasting Tour : $173
- Private Best Beaches Boat Tour with Wine Tasting: $1,001
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: $35
- Wine Tasting Bled with a sommelier: $68
- 2-Hour Interactive Wine Tasting Experience in Bled: $69
When comparing the travel costs between Hvar and Bled, we can see that Hvar 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 Hvar Expensive? and Is Bled Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Hvar or Bled?
Bled has a larger population, and is about 41% larger than the population of Hvar. When comparing the sizes of Hvar 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 Hvar 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 Hvar or Bled in the Summer?
Both Bled and Hvar during the summer are popular places to visit. The summer months attract visitors to Hvar because of the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Hvar is generally around the same temperature as Bled. Daily temperatures in Hvar average around 26°C (80°F), and Bled fluctuates around 24°C (75°F).
In Bled, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Hvar. In the summer, Hvar often gets more sunshine than Bled. Hvar gets 345 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Bled receives 288 hours of full sun.
Hvar usually gets less rain in July than Bled. Hvar gets 28 mm (1.1 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 JulyHvar 26°C (80°F)Bled 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Hvar or Bled in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Hvar and Bled. The hiking trails, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Hvar this time of year.
Hvar is a little warmer than Bled in the autumn. The daily temperature in Hvar averages around 18°C (64°F) in October, and Bled fluctuates around 16°C (60°F).
In Hvar, it's very sunny this time of the year. Hvar usually receives more sunshine than Bled during autumn. Hvar gets 200 hours of sunny skies, while Bled receives 167 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Hvar usually receives less rain than Bled. Hvar gets 79 mm (3.1 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 OctoberHvar 18°C (64°F)Bled 16°C (60°F)
Should I visit Hvar or Bled in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Hvar as well as Bled. Many travelers come to Hvar for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
In the winter, Hvar is much warmer than Bled. Typically, the winter temperatures in Hvar in January average around 8°C (47°F), and Bled averages at about 5°C (41°F).
In the winter, Hvar often gets more sunshine than Bled. Hvar gets 128 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Bled receives 96 hours of full sun.
Hvar usually gets more rain in January than Bled. Hvar gets 83 mm (3.3 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 JanuaryHvar 8°C (47°F)Bled 5°C (41°F)
Should I visit Hvar or Bled in the Spring?
Both Bled and Hvar are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Hvar in the spring for the beaches and the natural beauty.
In April, Hvar is generally a little warmer than Bled. Daily temperatures in Hvar average around 15°C (59°F), and Bled fluctuates around 13°C (56°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Hvar. Hvar usually receives more sunshine than Bled during spring. Hvar gets 212 hours of sunny skies, while Bled receives 177 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Hvar usually receives less rain than Bled. Hvar gets 66 mm (2.6 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 AprilHvar 15°C (59°F)Bled 13°C (56°F)
Typical Weather for Bled and Hvar
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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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