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

Bled travel guide

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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
£74
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bled in February
Estimated hotel price
£74
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 32 km from Bled. The shortest flight to Bled from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Bled is to pick up a car hire from Ljubljana, which is about 46 km from Bled. You’ll find branches of Goldcar Rental SP and Free2rent, among others, in Ljubljana.

Plane

Although Bled doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Ljubljana Joze Pucnik (LJU), which is located 32 km from Bled. The shortest flight to Bled from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Bled is to pick up a car hire from Ljubljana, which is about 46 km from Bled. You’ll find branches of Goldcar Rental SP and Free2rent, among others, in Ljubljana.

Airports near Bled

MBXMaribor
LJULjubljana Joze Pucnik
POWPortoroz

Airlines serving Bled

Lufthansa
Good (8,088 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,530 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,065 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,424 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,412 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,971 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,247 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,613 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,875 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,593 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,848 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,203 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,415 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,461 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (413 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,294 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,549 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,265 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (430 reviews)
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Where to stay in Bled

From 5-star hotels such as the Grand Hotel Toplice to great affordable options like the Nature Hotel Lukanc, Bled offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around £125 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £230 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Bled

Most booked hotels in Bled

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Bled Rose Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£233+
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Rikli Balance Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£193+
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Kunstelj Pension
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£102+
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Vila Bled
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£224+
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Penzion Kovac
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£73+
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Hotel Lovec
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£166+
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Hiring a car in Bled

Hiring a car in Bled costs £30 per day, on average, or £89 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 8% 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 £16.69 and £22.25. The most frequently booked car type in Bled is Economy (Renault Clio or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Class Compact Car or similar) is, on average, 39% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Bled costs £30 per day, on average, or £89 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 8% 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 £16.69 and £22.25. The most frequently booked car type in Bled is Economy (Renault Clio or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Class Compact Car or similar) is, on average, 39% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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