Which place is cheaper, Bled or Zagreb?
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 Zagreb 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 Zagreb 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: Zagreb or Bled?
Zagreb
Zagreb, in central Croatia, is the country's capital. It has a wonderful old town that has cobblestone streets, historic buildings, and a great atmosphere. Many people travel to Croatia specifically for its beaches and coastal towns, but if you overlook this lovely capital city, you'll miss a large part of the culture and personality that is Croatia.
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 from Dubrovnik, The Best 2-Week Tours from Split, 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 dayZagreb €89Bled €125
The average daily cost (per person) in Zagreb is €89, 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 Zagreb and Bled in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personZagreb €48Bled €56
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomZagreb €96Bled €112
Compare Hotels in Zagreb and Bled
Looking for a hotel in Zagreb 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: Zagreb Hotel Prices and Bled Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Zagreb €9.11Bled €34
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Zagreb
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Zagreb:
- Private Walking Tour with Funicular Ride & Transfers: $211
- Private Transfer to/from Zagreb Airport: $70
- Private Transfer to Ljubljana with Optional Stops: $146
- Direct bus Transfer from/to Split: $26
- Bus transfer from/to Rijeka: $14
- Zagreb to Zagreb Airport (ZAG) - Departure Private Transfer: $31
- Zagreb to Varazdin - Private transfer (or vice versa): $119
- Zagreb to Split: Personalized Transfer & Custom Day Trip!: $427
- Zagreb to Plitvice Lakes area - Private Transfer (or vice-versa): $179
- Zagreb city to Zagreb Airport private transfer: $119
- Zagreb airport to Zagreb city private one-way transfer: $95
- Zagreb Private Roundtrip Transfer by Luxury Vehicle: $111
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 Zagreb or Bled?
Prices for flights to both Bled and Zagreb 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 dayZagreb €29Bled €49
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Zagreb
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Zagreb.
- Food Tour with Tastings: $104
- Taste Zagreb Food Tour: $106
- Bite Back in Time: Zagreb's Food Tour Spiced with History : $131
- Zagreb Food Tour: Bite into Traditional Dishes and Flavors: $140
- Croatian cuisine cooking class with Dolac market tour: $155
- Zagreb Walking Food Tour - Sightseeing - Dolac market visit: $161
- Authentic Market Tour and Cooking Class in the Heart of Zagreb: $184
- PRIVATE Half-Day Food Tour: The 10 Tastings of Zagreb With Locals: $201
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Zagreb €12Bled €12
Tours and Activities in Zagreb
Here are a few actual costs in Zagreb for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 4 Day Private Istria Tour from Explore & Enjoy: $1,662
- Archaeological Tour of Zagreb: $52
- Back to Socialism Bike Tour: $49
- Baroque Varaždin and Trakošćan Castle Private Tour: $215
- Beautiful Christmas in Zagreb – Private Walking Tour: $1,251
- Best Of Zagreb Walking Tour: $65
- Best of SLOVENIA - Bled + Postojna + Ljubljana - Day Tour from Zagreb: $237
- Best of Zagreb Walking Tour: $84
- Best of Zagreb! Self-guided Waking tour Sit&Meet Croatian greats!: $23
- Best of Zagreb! Walking Tour by Sit & Meet; Meet the Great Croats: $36
- Best of 4-Hour Cycling Tour: $94
- Big Zagreb Private Walking Tour: $117
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 dayZagreb €8.92Bled €14
Sample the Local Flavors in Zagreb
Also in Zagreb, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Pub Crawl, 1-Hour of Unlimited Drinks, & Club Entry: $34
- Zagreb Pub Crawl 1Hour of Unlimited Drinks Club Entry: $35
- Zagreb:Private Bar Crawling and Alcohol Testing with a Guide: $35
- Taste Zagreb Heritage Wine Tasting with Traditional Lunch: $106
- Hrastje Plešivičko Wine Tasting Day Trip: $176
- From Samobor Highlights & Wine Tasting in Plešivica: $183
- Castle & Wine Tasting - Private Day Trip from Zagreb: $274
- Private Wine Tour from Two Local Wineries & Samobor : $285
- Fairytale Castle & Wine Tasting & Lunch: $286
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 we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Zagreb and Bled, we can see that Bled is more expensive. And not only is Zagreb much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Zagreb would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Zagreb 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 Zagreb.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Zagreb Expensive? and Is Bled Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Zagreb or Bled?
Zagreb has a larger population, and is about 130 times larger than the population of Bled. When comparing the sizes of Zagreb 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 Zagreb 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 Zagreb or Bled in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Zagreb as well as Bled. Most visitors come to Zagreb for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
In July, Zagreb is generally around the same temperature as Bled. Daily temperatures in Zagreb average around 22°C (72°F), and Bled fluctuates around 24°C (75°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Bled. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Zagreb this time of the year. In the summer, Zagreb often gets less sunshine than Bled. Zagreb gets 266 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Bled receives 288 hours of full sun.
Zagreb usually gets more rain in July than Bled. Zagreb gets 87 mm (3.4 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 JulyZagreb 22°C (72°F)Bled 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Zagreb or Bled in the Autumn?
Both Bled and Zagreb are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The autumn months attract visitors to Zagreb because of the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene.
Zagreb is cooler than Bled in the autumn. The daily temperature in Zagreb averages around 13°C (55°F) in October, and Bled fluctuates around 16°C (60°F).
Zagreb usually receives less sunshine than Bled during autumn. Zagreb gets 133 hours of sunny skies, while Bled receives 167 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Zagreb usually receives less rain than Bled. Zagreb gets 70 mm (2.8 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 OctoberZagreb 13°C (55°F)Bled 16°C (60°F)
Should I visit Zagreb or Bled in the Winter?
Both Bled and Zagreb during the winter are popular places to visit. The museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Zagreb this time of year.
It's quite cold in Zagreb in the winter. In the winter, Zagreb is much colder than Bled. Typically, the winter temperatures in Zagreb in January average around 1°C (35°F), and Bled averages at about 5°C (41°F).
In the winter, Zagreb often gets less sunshine than Bled. Zagreb gets 54 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Bled receives 96 hours of full sun.
Zagreb usually gets less rain in January than Bled. Zagreb gets 53 mm (2.1 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 JanuaryZagreb 1°C (35°F)Bled 5°C (41°F)
Should I visit Zagreb or Bled in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Zagreb and Bled. Many travelers come to Zagreb for the activities around the city.
In April, Zagreb is generally around the same temperature as Bled. Daily temperatures in Zagreb average around 13°C (55°F), and Bled fluctuates around 13°C (56°F).
Zagreb usually receives less sunshine than Bled during spring. Zagreb gets 163 hours of sunny skies, while Bled receives 177 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Zagreb usually receives less rain than Bled. Zagreb gets 65 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 AprilZagreb 13°C (55°F)Bled 13°C (56°F)
Typical Weather for Bled and Zagreb
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 1°C (35°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Feb | 4°C (39°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| Mar | 8°C (47°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 77 mm (3 in) |
| Apr | 13°C (55°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| May | 17°C (63°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Jun | 20°C (69°F) | 101 mm (4 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 102 mm (4 in) |
| Jul | 22°C (72°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Aug | 22°C (71°F) | 91 mm (3.6 in) | 24°C (74°F) | 101 mm (4 in) |
| Sep | 18°C (65°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 102 mm (4 in) |
| Oct | 13°C (55°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Nov | 8°C (46°F) | 85 mm (3.3 in) | 10°C (51°F) | 114 mm (4.5 in) |
| Dec | 3°C (37°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 6°C (44°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) |
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