The average price of a 7-day trip to Gangneung is $976 for a solo traveler, $1,753 for a couple, and $3,286 for a family of 4. Gangneung hotels range from $51 to $233 per night with an average of $80, while most vacation rentals will cost $80 to $420 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Wonju/Hoengseong Air Base (K-38/K-46) Airport (WJU) are between $291 and $298 per person for economy flights and $913 to $935 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $32 to $89 per person per day for transportation and enjoying local restaurants.

See below for average, budget, and luxury trip costs. You can also look up flight costs from your airport for more tailored flight pricing.

 

 

The Cheapest Times to Visit Gangneung, KR

On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to WJU and stay in a Gangneung hotel:

  • November 5th to July 29th (except the weeks of March 26th and April 9th)

The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Gangneung is usually early to mid July.

 

Average Gangneung Trip Costs

Average Solo Traveler

The average cost for one person to visit Gangneung for a week is $942-$1,407($135-$201 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $32 to $89 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $292 to $262 for economy

Lodging: $80 to $80 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $71 to $87 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Couple’s Trip

The average cost for a couple to visit Gangneung for a week is $1,456-$2,364($208-$338 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $64 to $178 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $584 to $524 for economy

Lodging: $80 to $80 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $71 to $87 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Family Vacation

The average cost for 4 people to visit Gangneung for a week is $2,748-$4,500($393-$643 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $128 to $356 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,168 to $1,048 for economy

Lodging: $160 to $160 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms

or $114 to $122 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Traveling Cheap to Gangneung

How cheap can you make a vacation to Gangneung? The cheapest trip to Gangneung is about $78 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 5% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $20 per night. These inexpensive rentals must be booked as early as possible and may not be in the most desirable areas. 1-star hotels are more likely to be available, with rooms starting at around $44.

Even cheaper trips are possible depending on where you live and whether you can drive. Check the cheapest times to fly for more saving ideas.

Budget Solo Traveler

The lowest cost for one person to visit Gangneung for a week is $545-$895($78-$128 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $19 to $39 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $292 to $262 for economy

Lodging: $44 to $51 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $20 to $60 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Couple’s Trip

The lowest cost for a couple to visit Gangneung for a week is $970-$1,430($139-$204 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $38 to $78 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $584 to $524 for economy

Lodging: $44 to $51 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $20 to $60 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Family Vacation

The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Gangneung for a week is $1,892-$2,752($270-$393 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $76 to $156 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,168 to $1,048 for economy

Lodging: $88 to $102 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms

or $32 to $84 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Overall it is possible but not easy to travel to Gangneung cheaply.

The Cost of a Luxury Gangneung Trip

There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Gangneung.

Luxury Solo Traveler

The high-end price for one person to visit Gangneung for a week is $1,834-$7,348($262-$1,050 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $67 to $187 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $675 to $747 for first class

Lodging: $115 to $233 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $420 to $882 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Couple’s Trip

The high-end price for a couple to visit Gangneung for a week is $2,978-$9,404($425-$1,343 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $134 to $374 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,350 to $1,494 for first class

Lodging: $115 to $233 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $420 to $882 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Family Vacation

The high-end price for 4 people to visit Gangneung for a week is $5,956-$16,690($851-$2,384 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $268 to $748 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $2,700 to $2,988 for first class

Lodging: $230 to $466 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms

or $630 to $1,411 per night for a preferred vacation rental

 

Gangneung Hotel Prices

The cost of staying in Gangneung is about average than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Gangneung due to very high property costs. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.

Gangneung Lodging Cost by Star Status

The average price for the class of hotel is on the (y) axis. The hotel class (out of 5 stars) is on the (x) axis.

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Hotel Price

Prices are based on Gangneung hotel averages and may not reflect current prices. In some cases, we extrapolate prices to estimate costs, and hotels with your desired star rating may not be available.

Vacation Rental Prices

The percent of vacation rentals in the price range is on the left (y) axis. Price range is on the bottom (x) axis.

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Percent of rentals

There are a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Gangneung.

 

Flight Costs to Gangneung

Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $298 average in late October to a low of $291 in early to mid July. Median flight price is $292. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Gangneung our data includes 17 originating airports, and 17 airlines. The area has less variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Gangneung from an airport like Jeju International (CJU) in Jeju (South Korea) for an average $292 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Jeju International (CJU) in Jeju (South Korea) at an average of just $292.–>

 

Average Flight Cost by Season

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Worldwide Flight Prices

Average Flight Cost by Day of Week

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Departure Day Prices
Return Day Prices

 

The cheapest day to fly in is typically Thursday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Thursday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Gangneung, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $7, so you can easily save about 3% simply by using our free flight guides and booking in advance.

 

Daily Expenses Budget

Daily vacation expenses vary more based on what you’re interested in doing. A fine dining restaurant with drinks around Gangneung can easily cost $290 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $19 per person. Private tours can cost $580 per day, but self-guided tours to see the outdoor sights can be free. Costs vary wildly, so recommendations are made based on the cost of living and averages we see for this type of vacation.

 

 

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