Flight tickets

The first thing you need for your trip to Korea would be a flight ticket. There are no fixed rules in purchasing cheap flight tickets but, nevertheless, one important thing to remember is that the ticket fares can skyrocket during peak seasons. Peak seasons in Korea are from July to August and from December to January, so if you are planning to visit during the mentioned periods, it’s recommended to book in advance or keep an eye on special airline deals.

Accommodations

Korea has accommodations ranging in a wide price range from luxury hotels and resorts to inexpensive guesthouses. Motels and guesthouses, in particular, offer neatly organized rooms at affordable prices, which make them great options for travelers on a budget. Also, since most accommodations are much cheaper during weekdays than weekends, booking expensive accommodations on a weekday is also an option.

Transportation

Korea has a terrific public transportation system. In particular, large cities such as Seoul and Busan always experience a heavy volume of traffic so using the subway instead of taxis or renting a car will save you both time and money. You may receive transfer discounts if you use a transportation card such as the NAMANE Card or the T-money Card. If you plan to travel to several cities in a short period, we recommend KORAIL Pass, a rail pass exclusively for international tourists. It’s also a good idea to plan a route for walking on foot when visiting areas where notable attractions are clustered together.

Food

Eating authentic Korean food is one of the most anticipated experiences among tourists. Korean food is an element of the country’s culture that well displays the creativity and generosity of the Korean people. Typical Korean restaurants generously serve a number of side dishes along with the main dish so you can enjoy a satisfying meal anywhere you go. From convenience stores to bunsik restaurants and traditional markets, there are many places that offer affordable and delicious meals so make sure to try it out!

Sightseeing

Korea is known for countless attractions that you can enter for free or with very cheap admission fees including historic and cultural venues like museums, art museums, and temples as well as natural attractions by the sea or in the mountains. The National Museum of Korea and Gyeongju National Museum both exhibit a large volume of valuable cultural relics of Korea and allow free admission. In addition, places like HiKR Ground, which is an experience-based Korea tourism promotion center operated by the Korea Tourism Organization, offer a wide variety of free experiences. Moreover, the country is full of natural attractions where you can frugally savor the beauty of Korea including Seoul’s Hangang River, beaches, and mountain trails nationwide.