Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Pyeongchang travel guide

Pyeongchang Tourism | Pyeongchang Guide

You're Going to Love Pyeongchang

Pyeongchang is a must-see destination in Gangwon-do, South Korea. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 10 days in order to fully appreciate everything Pyeongchang has to offer.

When to visit Pyeongchang

Pyeongchang in June
Estimated hotel price
£62
1 night at 3-star hotel
Pyeongchang in June
Estimated hotel price
£62
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Pyeongchang

Plane

Although Pyeongchang doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to WonJu (WJU), which is located 48 km from Pyeongchang. The shortest flight to Pyeongchang from the United Kingdom departs from Manchester and takes around 16h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Pyeongchang is to pick up a car hire from Incheon, which is about 157 km from Pyeongchang. You’ll find branches of Yesaway and WECAR, among others, in Incheon.

Plane

Although Pyeongchang doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to WonJu (WJU), which is located 48 km from Pyeongchang. The shortest flight to Pyeongchang from the United Kingdom departs from Manchester and takes around 16h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Pyeongchang is to pick up a car hire from Incheon, which is about 157 km from Pyeongchang. You’ll find branches of Yesaway and WECAR, among others, in Incheon.

Airports near Pyeongchang

CJJCheongju
WJUWonJu

Airlines serving Pyeongchang

KLM
Good (1,575 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (243 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,317 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,919 reviews)
Air China
Good (166 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,218 reviews)
China Southern
Good (172 reviews)
EVA Air
Excellent (1,528 reviews)
China Airlines
Excellent (847 reviews)
Asiana Airlines
Excellent (562 reviews)
XiamenAir
Good (48 reviews)
Juneyao Airlines
Good (5 reviews)
Jeju Air
Good (38 reviews)
Shanghai Airlines
Good (15 reviews)
Trinity Airways
Good (17 reviews)
Jin Air
Excellent (23 reviews)
Peach
Good (85 reviews)
Air Busan
Excellent (7 reviews)
Spring Airlines
Good (6 reviews)
Air Seoul
Okay (1 reviews)
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Where to stay in Pyeongchang

Average rates range from around £53 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £58 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Pyeongchang

Most booked hotels in Pyeongchang

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Holiday Inn Resort Alpensia Pyeongchang by IHG
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£48+
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KensingtonHotel Pyeongchang
5 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£53+
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Hiring a car in Pyeongchang

Expect to pay £1.06 per litre in Pyeongchang (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £12.63 and £16.84.

Expect to pay £1.06 per litre in Pyeongchang (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £12.63 and £16.84.