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 32 km 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 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 05m.

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 (8,137 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,539 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,119 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,447 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,006 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,471 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,254 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,627 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,993 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,743 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,626 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,882 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,211 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,420 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (424 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,479 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,337 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,572 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,291 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (437 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 £114 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £263 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)
£258+
Hotel Park - Sava Hotels & Resorts
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£215+
Rikli Balance Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£214+
Hotel Lovec
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£168+
Hotel Kompas
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£181+
Garni Hotel Savica - Sava Hotels & Resorts
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£162+

Hiring a car in Bled

Hiring a car in Bled costs £35 per day, on average, or £104 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 4% cheaper than airport locations in Bled.

Expect to pay £1.33 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 £15.88 and £21.17. The most frequently booked car type in Bled is Compact (Volkswagen T-Cross or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Renault Clio or similar) is, on average, 20% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Bled costs £35 per day, on average, or £104 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 4% cheaper than airport locations in Bled.

Expect to pay £1.33 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 £15.88 and £21.17. The most frequently booked car type in Bled is Compact (Volkswagen T-Cross or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Renault Clio or similar) is, on average, 20% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.