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

Should you visit Koblenz 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 Koblenz 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: Koblenz or Bled?

Koblenz

Tucked into Germany's most beautiful corner, you can wander through this historic town and explore the ruins of Rhine Gorge and admire the view from Ehrenbreitstein Fortress. Koblenz is situated on the banks of the Rhine and Moselle rivers and is a central German city. Amidst the low mountain ranges, a city filled with history, enriched by culture, and blessed by natural beauty makes Koblenz popular for both its historic and aesthetic value. Adorned with ancient buildings, informative museums, and breathtaking monuments, this sleepy city brings to life the tradition of old Germany. However, despite its ancient origins that loom over the city, Koblenz is also a city that has easily modernized and adapted to the demands of the present day. Malls, restaurants, bars, clubs - Koblenz is a city for both the young and old hearts. Whether you seek to explore the amazing architecture of Germany's ancestors or simply sit and sip in a cafe, the possibilities never end when you are in Koblenz, Germany!

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 from Munich, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Berlin, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Ljubljana, and The Best 10-Day Tours from Ljubljana.


Which place is cheaper, Bled or Koblenz?

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 Koblenz is €144, 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 Koblenz and Bled in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Koblenz 67
    Bled 56
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Koblenz 134
    Bled 112
Compare Hotels in Koblenz and Bled

Looking for a hotel in Koblenz 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 Koblenz


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: Koblenz Hotel Prices and Bled Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Koblenz 42
    Bled 34

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 Bohinj to Ljubljana Airport (LJU): $181
  • Private transfer from Tolmin to Ljubljana city: $225
  • Private transfer from Tržič to Ljubljana city: $149

Is it cheaper to fly into Koblenz or Bled?

Prices for flights to both Bled and Koblenz 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
    Koblenz 49
    Bled 49

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Koblenz 30
    Bled 12

Tours and Activities in Koblenz

Here are a few actual costs in Koblenz for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • 1 hour Christmas cruise with mulled wine around Koblenz: $24
  • 1 hour sightseeing cruise around Koblenz: $18
  • 2 hours sightseeing cruise around Koblenz: $22
  • Bicycle Picnic Boat Tour from to Cochem Private Tour: $118
  • By canoe to the winemaker from to Cochem Private Tour: $118
  • Cochem 1-Hour Sightseeing Cruise: $17
  • Cologne: Full-Day Mosel Valley Tour with River Cruise: $135
  • Ghost Hunt in Rheine: Exploration Game and Tour: $5.96
  • Koblenz - Castle Stolzenfels Private Tour: $822
  • Koblenz - Guided tour of the Ehrenbreitstein Fortress: $363
  • Koblenz Christmas Market Tour With A Professional Guide: $281
  • Koblenz Private Walking Tour With A Professional Guide: $277

Typical Entertainment Prices in Bled

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


  • 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
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Koblenz 7.79
    Bled 14

Sample the Local Flavors in Koblenz

Also in Koblenz, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:

  • Discovery tour - cellar tour with wine tasting: $22
  • Private wine tasting meets Bulli in the Ruhr area: $82
  • Reichsburg Ship and Wine Tour Cochem Private Tour: $90
  • Amusement park, cable car ride and wine tasting from/to Cochem: $106
  • By boat to the brewery from to Koblenz: $118
  • Private pub crawl with insider guide & free shots: $445

Typical Alcohol Prices in Bled

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


  • 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 Koblenz and Bled, we can see that Koblenz 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 Koblenz Expensive? and Is Bled Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Koblenz or Bled?

Koblenz has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Bled. When comparing the sizes of Koblenz 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 Koblenz 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 Koblenz or Bled in the Summer?

The summer brings many poeple to Koblenz as well as Bled. Most visitors come to Koblenz for the small town charm and the family-friendly experiences during these months.

In July, Koblenz is generally cooler than Bled. Daily temperatures in Koblenz average around 19°C (66°F), and Bled fluctuates around 24°C (75°F).

The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Bled. In the summer, Koblenz often gets less sunshine than Bled. Koblenz gets 191 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Bled receives 288 hours of full sun.

Koblenz usually gets more rain in July than Bled. Koblenz gets 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Bled receives 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Koblenz 19°C (66°F) 
    Bled 24°C (75°F)

Should I visit Koblenz or Bled in the Autumn?

Both Bled and Koblenz are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The autumn months attract visitors to Koblenz because of the shopping scene and the small town atmosphere.

Koblenz is cooler than Bled in the autumn. The daily temperature in Koblenz averages around 12°C (53°F) in October, and Bled fluctuates around 16°C (60°F).

Koblenz usually receives less sunshine than Bled during autumn. Koblenz gets 109 hours of sunny skies, while Bled receives 167 hours of full sun in the autumn.

In October, Koblenz usually receives less rain than Bled. Koblenz gets 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Bled receives 87 mm (3.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Koblenz 12°C (53°F) 
    Bled 16°C (60°F)

Should I visit Koblenz or Bled in the Winter?

Both Bled and Koblenz during the winter are popular places to visit. The museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Koblenz this time of year.

It's quite cold in Koblenz in the winter. In the winter, Koblenz is much colder than Bled. Typically, the winter temperatures in Koblenz in January average around 3°C (37°F), and Bled averages at about 5°C (41°F).

In the winter, Koblenz often gets less sunshine than Bled. Koblenz gets 45 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Bled receives 96 hours of full sun.

Koblenz usually gets less rain in January than Bled. Koblenz gets 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Bled receives 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Koblenz 3°C (37°F) 
    Bled 5°C (41°F)

Should I visit Koblenz or Bled in the Spring?

The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Koblenz and Bled. Many travelers come to Koblenz for the small town charm.

In April, Koblenz is generally cooler than Bled. Daily temperatures in Koblenz average around 10°C (50°F), and Bled fluctuates around 13°C (56°F).

Koblenz usually receives less sunshine than Bled during spring. Koblenz gets 145 hours of sunny skies, while Bled receives 177 hours of full sun in the spring.

In April, Koblenz usually receives less rain than Bled. Koblenz gets 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Bled receives 87 mm (3.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Koblenz 10°C (50°F) 
    Bled 13°C (56°F)

Typical Weather for Bled and Koblenz

Koblenz Bled
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 3°C (37°F) 49 mm (1.9 in) 5°C (41°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)
Feb 4°C (39°F) 36 mm (1.4 in) 7°C (44°F) 62 mm (2.4 in)
Mar 7°C (44°F) 47 mm (1.8 in) 9°C (49°F) 77 mm (3 in)
Apr 10°C (50°F) 48 mm (1.9 in) 13°C (56°F) 87 mm (3.4 in)
May 14°C (58°F) 67 mm (2.6 in) 18°C (64°F) 81 mm (3.2 in)
Jun 17°C (63°F) 73 mm (2.9 in) 22°C (71°F) 102 mm (4 in)
Jul 19°C (66°F) 78 mm (3.1 in) 24°C (75°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)
Aug 19°C (66°F) 68 mm (2.7 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 12°C (53°F) 47 mm (1.9 in) 16°C (60°F) 87 mm (3.4 in)
Nov 7°C (44°F) 56 mm (2.2 in) 10°C (51°F) 114 mm (4.5 in)
Dec 4°C (39°F) 53 mm (2.1 in) 6°C (44°F) 92 mm (3.6 in)