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
£73
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bled in February
Estimated hotel price
£73
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 Garage No 1 and Goldcar Rental SP, 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 Garage No 1 and Goldcar Rental SP, among others, in Ljubljana.

Airports near Bled

Airlines serving Bled

Lufthansa
Good (8,069 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,530 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,054 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,410 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,410 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,971 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,238 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,608 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,858 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,592 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,830 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,201 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,412 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (412 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,452 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,282 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,545 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,261 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (427 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 £122 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £226 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Bled

Most booked hotels in Bled

Bled Rose Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£226+
Rikli Balance Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£200+
Kunstelj Pension
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£104+
Grand Hotel Toplice
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£226+
Hotel Lovec
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£164+
Hotel Kompas
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£160+

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.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 4% more expensive than at Ljubljana Joze Pucnik.

Expect to pay £1.38 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 £16.50 and £21.99. 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 £33 per day, on average, or £100 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 4% more expensive than at Ljubljana Joze Pucnik.

Expect to pay £1.38 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 £16.50 and £21.99. 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.