Which place is cheaper, Bled or Lillehammer?
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 Lillehammer or Bled?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Lillehammer 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: Lillehammer or Bled?
Lillehammer
Most people know the name Lillehammer because it is the city that hosted the 1994 Olympics. While it's obviously a beautiful travel destination during the winter months when it's covered in snow and winter sport opportunities are abundant, it is also a lovely travel destination in the summer. It's a surprisingly small town with a population of around 25,000. It's streets are lined with quaint, wooden houses that date back to the 19th century. The town is located on the banks of Lake Mjosa. There's a nice shopping street that's called Storgata and cuts through the middle of the old town. It is pedestrian only, giving it a charming atmosphere and making it an enjoyable place to walk around. The town also has nice galleries and museums that are worth a visit.
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 Polar Tours & Cruises in Norway, The Best Northern Lights Tours in Norway, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Ljubljana, and The Best 10-Day Tours from Ljubljana.
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Lillehammer Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLillehammer $99Bled $146
The average daily cost (per person) in Lillehammer is $99, 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 Lillehammer and Bled in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLillehammer $45Bled $65
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLillehammer $90Bled $130
Compare Hotels in Lillehammer and Bled
Looking for a hotel in Lillehammer 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: Lillehammer Hotel Prices and Bled Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Lillehammer $4.99Bled $40
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 Lillehammer or Bled?
Prices for flights to both Bled and Lillehammer 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 dayLillehammer $47Bled $57
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Lillehammer $14Bled $15
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$109
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 dayLillehammer $9.28Bled $16
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$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 we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Lillehammer and Bled, we can see that Bled is more expensive. And not only is Lillehammer much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Lillehammer would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Lillehammer 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 Bled would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Bled than you might in Lillehammer.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Lillehammer Expensive? and Is Bled Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Lillehammer or Bled?
Lillehammer has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Bled. When comparing the sizes of Lillehammer 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.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.