The average price of a 7-day trip to Gwangyang is $747 for a solo traveler, $1,342 for a couple, and $2,515 for a family of 4. Gwangyang hotels range from $44 to $199 per night with an average of $64, while most vacation rentals will cost $100 to $300 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Yeosu Airport (RSU) are between $223 and $238 per person for economy flights and $700 to $747 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $33 to $54 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 Gwangyang, KR

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

  • January 29th to March 18th
  • May 7th to July 22nd
  • October 15th to January 7th

The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Gwangyang is usually early to mid September.

 

Average Gwangyang Trip Costs

Average Solo Traveler

The average cost for one person to visit Gwangyang for a week is $743-$1,042($106-$149 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $33 to $54 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $212 to $214 for economy

Lodging: $54 to $75 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $50 to $62 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Couple’s Trip

The average cost for a couple to visit Gwangyang for a week is $1,208-$1,682($173-$240 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $66 to $108 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $424 to $428 for economy

Lodging: $54 to $75 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $50 to $62 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Family Vacation

The average cost for 4 people to visit Gwangyang for a week is $2,252-$3,268($322-$467 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $132 to $216 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $848 to $856 for economy

Lodging: $108 to $150 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms

or $80 to $87 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Traveling Cheap to Gwangyang

How cheap can you make a vacation to Gwangyang? The cheapest trip to Gwangyang is about $64 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 11% 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 $37.

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 Gwangyang for a week is $451-$709($64-$101 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $17 to $33 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $212 to $214 for economy

Lodging: $37 to $44 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $20 to $40 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Couple’s Trip

The lowest cost for a couple to visit Gwangyang for a week is $782-$1,154($112-$165 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $34 to $66 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $424 to $428 for economy

Lodging: $37 to $44 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $20 to $40 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Family Vacation

The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Gwangyang for a week is $1,492-$2,308($213-$330 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $68 to $132 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $848 to $856 for economy

Lodging: $74 to $88 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms

or $28 to $56 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Overall it is very possible to travel to Gwangyang cheaply.

The Cost of a Luxury Gwangyang Trip

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

Luxury Solo Traveler

The high-end price for one person to visit Gwangyang for a week is $1,618-$4,572($231-$653 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $73 to $119 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $513 to $499 for first class

Lodging: $99 to $199 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $300 to $540 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Couple’s Trip

The high-end price for a couple to visit Gwangyang for a week is $2,642-$5,904($377-$843 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $146 to $238 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,026 to $998 for first class

Lodging: $99 to $199 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $300 to $540 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Family Vacation

The high-end price for 4 people to visit Gwangyang for a week is $5,284-$10,512($755-$1,502 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $292 to $476 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $2,052 to $1,996 for first class

Lodging: $198 to $398 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms

or $420 to $864 per night for a preferred vacation rental

 

Gwangyang Hotel Prices

The cost of staying in Gwangyang is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Gwangyang 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.

Gwangyang 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 Gwangyang 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 many options for vacation rentals across many price ranges in Gwangyang.

 

Flight Costs to Gwangyang

Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $238 average in early October to a low of $223 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $247. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Gwangyang our data includes 5 originating airports, and 3 airlines. The area has less variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Gwangyang from an airport like Gimpo International (GMP) in Seoul (South Korea) for an average $248 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 $201.

 

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 Tuesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Wednesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Gwangyang, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $15, so you can easily save about 7% 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 Gwangyang can easily cost $250 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $17 per person. Private tours can cost $496 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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