The average price of a 7-day trip to Itaewon is $1,670 for a solo traveler, $2,999 for a couple, and $5,623 for a family of 4. Itaewon hotels range from $47 to $201 per night with an average of $58, while most vacation rentals will cost $140 to $320 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Gimpo International Airport (GMP) are between $1,307 and $1,841 per person for economy flights and $4,101 to $5,777 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $32 to $58 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 Itaewon, KR
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to GMP and stay in a Itaewon hotel:
- January 8th to March 18th
- August 20th to December 9th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Itaewon is usually late October to early November.
Average Itaewon Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Itaewon for a week is $1,240-$2,410($177-$344 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $32 to $58 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $698 to $1,602 for economy
Lodging: $53 to $62 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $55 to $67 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Itaewon for a week is $3,380-$4,896($483-$699 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $64 to $116 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,396 to $3,204 for economy
Lodging: $53 to $62 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $55 to $67 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Itaewon for a week is $4,186-$8,776($598-$1,254 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $128 to $232 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,792 to $6,408 for economy
Lodging: $106 to $124 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $83 to $101 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Itaewon
How cheap can you make a vacation to Itaewon? The cheapest trip to Itaewon is about $133 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 2% 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 $41.
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 Itaewon for a week is $930-$2,119($133-$303 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $16 to $31 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $698 to $1,602 for economy
Lodging: $41 to $47 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $50 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Itaewon for a week is $1,740-$3,938($249-$563 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $32 to $62 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,396 to $3,204 for economy
Lodging: $41 to $47 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $50 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Itaewon for a week is $3,432-$7,840($490-$1,120 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $64 to $124 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,792 to $6,408 for economy
Lodging: $82 to $94 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $32 to $80 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is easy to travel to Itaewon cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Itaewon Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Itaewon.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Itaewon for a week is $2,566-$8,893($367-$1,270 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $64 to $104 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,584 to $3,941 for first class
Lodging: $89 to $201 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $320 to $704 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Itaewon for a week is $4,598-$13,562($657-$1,937 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $128 to $208 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,168 to $7,882 for first class
Lodging: $89 to $201 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $320 to $704 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Itaewon for a week is $9,196-$24,592($1,314-$3,513 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $256 to $416 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $6,336 to $15,764 for first class
Lodging: $178 to $402 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $448 to $986 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Itaewon Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Itaewon is lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Itaewon 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.
Itaewon 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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Prices are based on Itaewon 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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There are a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Itaewon.
Flight Costs to Itaewon
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,841 average in late July to a low of $1,307 in late October to early November. Median flight price is $1,309. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Itaewon our data includes 138 originating airports, and 74 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Itaewon from an airport like Henry E. Rohlsen (STX) in Christiansted, VI (the United States) for an average $9,536 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Taegu International (TAE) in Taegu (South Korea) at an average of just $88.
Average Flight Cost by Season
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Average Flight Cost by Day of Week
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The cheapest day to fly in is typically Wednesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Wednesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Itaewon, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $535, so you can easily save about 41% 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 Itaewon can easily cost $230 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $16 per person. Private tours can cost $469 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.