Jeju Island travel guide
Jeju Island Travel Budget: Daily Costs & Calculator
Jeju costs roughly $67 a day for budget travellers (guesthouse, market food, bus), about $180 a day mid-range with a hotel, rental car and restaurant meals, and $500+ a day for resorts and private tours. The rental car and flights are the main costs — most natural sights are free.
How expensive is Jeju Island?
Jeju is mid-priced by Korean standards — the big costs are the flight and a rental car. Food, beaches and most natural sights are cheap or free.
Jeju Island trip budget calculator
Pick your travel style and trip length — the calculator estimates your total budget in USD using real 2026 Jeju Island prices.
Excludes international flights. Lodging is per room (shared by travellers); other costs are per person. Prices in USD, converted from South Korean Won (KRW).
Jeju Island daily costs by travel style
| Cost per day | Backpacker | Mid-range | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lodging | $25 | $90 | $280 |
| Food | $20 | $45 | $120 |
| Transport | $12 | $25 | $50 |
| Activities | $10 | $20 | $60 |
| Total per day | $67 | $180 | $510 |
Money-saving tips for Jeju Island
- A rental car (from ~₩50,000/day) split between two is cheaper than taxis for a coast circuit
- The beaches, Hallasan and most viewpoints are free — spend on food instead
- Book flights to Jeju (CJU) early; weekend and blossom-season fares spike
- Dongmun Market and black-pork street feed two people well for under ₩40,000
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Jeju Island travel budget — FAQs
How much does Jeju cost per day?
Jeju costs roughly $67 a day for budget travellers (guesthouse, market food, bus), about $180 a day mid-range with a hotel, rental car and restaurant meals, and $500+ a day for resorts and private tours. The rental car and flights are the main costs — most natural sights are free.
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