The average price of a 7-day trip to Pyeongchang is $1,354 for a solo traveler, $2,432 for a couple, and $4,559 for a family of 4. Pyeongchang hotels range from $66 to $299 per night with an average of $111, while most vacation rentals will cost $120 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 $47 to $107 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 Pyeongchang, KR

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

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

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

 

Average Pyeongchang Trip Costs

Average Solo Traveler

The average cost for one person to visit Pyeongchang for a week is $1,029-$1,905($147-$272 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $47 to $107 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $292 to $268 for economy

Lodging: $68 to $148 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $91 to $111 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Couple’s Trip

The average cost for a couple to visit Pyeongchang for a week is $1,648-$2,982($235-$426 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $94 to $214 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $584 to $536 for economy

Lodging: $68 to $148 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $91 to $111 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Family Vacation

The average cost for 4 people to visit Pyeongchang for a week is $3,246-$5,844($464-$835 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $188 to $428 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,168 to $1,072 for economy

Lodging: $136 to $296 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms

or $127 to $178 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Traveling Cheap to Pyeongchang

How cheap can you make a vacation to Pyeongchang? The cheapest trip to Pyeongchang is about $115 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 0% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $120 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 $56.

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 Pyeongchang for a week is $803-$1,458($115-$208 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $25 to $50 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $292 to $268 for economy

Lodging: $56 to $66 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $120 to $140 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Couple’s Trip

The lowest cost for a couple to visit Pyeongchang for a week is $1,270-$2,076($181-$297 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $50 to $100 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $584 to $536 for economy

Lodging: $56 to $66 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $120 to $140 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Family Vacation

The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Pyeongchang for a week is $2,540-$3,648($363-$521 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $100 to $200 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,168 to $1,072 for economy

Lodging: $112 to $132 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms

or $180 to $196 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Overall it is very difficult to travel to Pyeongchang cheaply.

The Cost of a Luxury Pyeongchang Trip

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

Luxury Solo Traveler

The high-end price for one person to visit Pyeongchang for a week is $2,134-$6,768($305-$967 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $89 to $225 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $587 to $657 for first class

Lodging: $154 to $299 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $420 to $756 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Couple’s Trip

The high-end price for a couple to visit Pyeongchang for a week is $3,344-$9,000($478-$1,286 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $178 to $450 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,174 to $1,314 for first class

Lodging: $154 to $299 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $420 to $756 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Family Vacation

The high-end price for 4 people to visit Pyeongchang for a week is $6,688-$16,188($955-$2,313 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $356 to $900 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $2,348 to $2,628 for first class

Lodging: $308 to $598 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms

or $672 to $1,210 per night for a preferred vacation rental

 

Pyeongchang Hotel Prices

The cost of staying in Pyeongchang is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Pyeongchang 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.

Pyeongchang 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 Pyeongchang 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 Pyeongchang.

 

Flight Costs to Pyeongchang

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 Pyeongchang our data includes 17 originating airports, and 17 airlines. The area has less variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Pyeongchang 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 Pyeongchang, 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 Pyeongchang can easily cost $370 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $25 per person. Private tours can cost $745 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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