Introduction
What to do
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Bled travel guide

Bled Tourism | Bled Guide

You're Going to Love Bled

With a population of 5,181, Bled is a must-see destination in Upper Carniola, Slovenia. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Bled has to offer.

When to visit Bled

Bled in February
Estimated hotel price
£72
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bled in February
Estimated hotel price
£72
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Bled

Plane

Although Bled doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Ljubljana Joze Pucnik (LJU), which is located 20 miles from Bled. The shortest flight to Bled from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 05m.

Car

Another option to get to Bled is to pick up a car hire from Ljubljana, which is about 29 miles from Bled. You’ll find branches of CarWiz and Garage No 1, among others, in Ljubljana.

Plane

Although Bled doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Ljubljana Joze Pucnik (LJU), which is located 20 miles from Bled. The shortest flight to Bled from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 05m.

Car

Another option to get to Bled is to pick up a car hire from Ljubljana, which is about 29 miles from Bled. You’ll find branches of CarWiz and Garage No 1, among others, in Ljubljana.

Airports near Bled

Airlines serving Bled

Lufthansa
Good (8,225 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,571 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,203 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,065 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,480 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,561 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,248 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,644 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,731 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,656 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,169 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,979 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,207 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,532 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,429 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (430 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,593 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,382 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,331 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (447 reviews)
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Where to stay in Bled

From 5-star hotels such as the Grand Hotel Toplice - Small Luxury Hotels of the World to great affordable options like the Nature Hotel Lukanc, Bled offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around £102 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £244 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Bled

Most booked hotels in Bled

Hotel Park - Sava Hotels & Resorts
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£131+
Rikli Balance Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£173+
Bled Rose Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£138+
Guesthouse And Restaurant Kunstelj
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£92+
Hotel Lovec
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£125+
Hotel Kompas
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£108+

Hiring a car in Bled

Hiring a car in Bled costs £33 per day, on average, or £100 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 5% cheaper than airport locations in Bled.

Expect to pay £1.40 per litre in Bled (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.70 and £22.27. Compact (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Bled, while also 37% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Bled costs £33 per day, on average, or £100 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 5% cheaper than airport locations in Bled.

Expect to pay £1.40 per litre in Bled (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.70 and £22.27. Compact (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Bled, while also 37% cheaper than other types, on average.