Ljubljana travel guide
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You're Going to Love Ljubljana
With 272,220 inhabitants, Ljubljana is the most populous city in Slovenia. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country. Ljubljana deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Ljubljana
If you’re looking for affordable options, Gostilna As (Gostilna As) and B-restaurant (Slovenska cesta 59) are great picks.
When to visit Ljubljana
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Ljubljana in July, when the average temperature is 66.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 77 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 23 °F, with an average temperature of 30.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 2.8″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Ljubljana, with an average rainfall of 1.6″.
How to Get to Ljubljana
Plane
When flying to Ljubljana, you’ll arrive at Ljubljana Joze Pucnik (LJU), which is located 19 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Ljubljana from the United States departs from New York and takes around 9h 30m.
Train
ÖBB is the only carrier operating train routes to Ljubljana. The train journey from Ljubljana to Zagreb takes 2h 15m and costs around $28 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Salzburg, expect to pay about $22 for a 4h 52m trip. The train station in Ljubljana is called Ljubljana, and is located 0.4 km from the city center.
Car
Another option to get to Ljubljana is to pick up a car rental from Maribor, which is about 103 km from Ljubljana. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Europcar, among others, in Maribor.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ljubljana, including FlixBus, GoOpti and Union Ivkoni. From Trieste, the bus ride to Ljubljana takes 129 km and will cost you around $10. From Zagreb, the ticket costs about $49 for a journey of 193 km. The most popular bus station is Ljubljana Grand Hotel Union Business, located 0.5 km from downtown Ljubljana. Ljubljana Razstavišče is also a commonly used station, and is 0.4 km from the city center.
Airlines serving Ljubljana
Where to stay in Ljubljana
From 5-star hotels such as the Intercontinental Ljubljana to great affordable options like the Hotel Slamic Ljubljana, Ljubljana offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $128 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $167 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Ljubljana, with prices from $29 to $402 per night. Center is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Ljubljana are about 5% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Ljubljana
Most booked hotels in Ljubljana
Renting a car in Ljubljana
Renting a car in Ljubljana costs $42 per day, on average, or $85 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
Expect to pay $6.13 per gallon in Ljubljana (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $73.59 and $98.12. The most frequently booked car type in Ljubljana is Intermediate (Mazda CX-5 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Skoda Citigo or similar) are, on average, 72% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.