A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Hat Yai vs. Pyeongchang for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Hat Yai or Pyeongchang?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Hat Yai and Pyeongchang can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.

Where Should I go: Hat Yai or Pyeongchang?

Hat Yai

The fourth largest city of Thailand, Hat Yai is a popular tourist destination, especially on weekends and holidays for people in neighboring Malaysia and Singapore. It is best known as a commercial hub and shopping destination, and for its floating market and Buddhist temple.

Pyeongchang

Pyeongchang is a county of South Korea situated in the Taebaek Mountains in Gangwon Province. A popular location for winter sports, it was chosen as the host city for the 2018 Winter Olympics. Other attractions include Buddhist temples, parks, villages, and natural scenery.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Contiki Tours to Thailand, The Best G Adventures Tours to Thailand, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Seoul, and The Best 10-Day Tours from Seoul.

When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Hat Yai and Pyeongchang, we can see that Pyeongchang is more expensive. And not only is Hat Yai much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Hat Yai would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Hat Yai and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Pyeongchang would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Pyeongchang than you might in Hat Yai.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Hat Yai Expensive? and Is Pyeongchang Expensive?.

When is the best time to visit Hat Yai or Pyeongchang?

Pyeongchang has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Hat Yai experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.

Should I visit Hat Yai or Pyeongchang in the Summer?

Both Pyeongchang and Hat Yai during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Hat Yai because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.

In the summer, Hat Yai is a little warmer than Pyeongchang. Typically, the summer temperatures in Hat Yai in July average around 29°C (83°F), and Pyeongchang averages at about 24°C (76°F).

It's quite sunny in Hat Yai. In the summer, Hat Yai often gets more sunshine than Pyeongchang. Hat Yai gets 206 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Pyeongchang receives 144 hours of full sun.

Pyeongchang gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Hat Yai. Hat Yai usually gets less rain in July than Pyeongchang. Hat Yai gets 101 mm (4 in) of rain, while Pyeongchang receives 217 mm (8.5 in) of rain this time of the year.

Should I visit Hat Yai or Pyeongchang in the Autumn?

The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Hat Yai and Pyeongchang. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Hat Yai year-round.

In October, Hat Yai is generally much warmer than Pyeongchang. Daily temperatures in Hat Yai average around 28°C (82°F), and Pyeongchang fluctuates around 15°C (60°F).

Hat Yai usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Pyeongchang during autumn. Hat Yai gets 182 hours of sunny skies, while Pyeongchang receives 185 hours of full sun in the autumn.

Pyeongchang receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Hat Yai gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Hat Yai usually receives more rain than Pyeongchang. Hat Yai gets 284 mm (11.2 in) of rain, while Pyeongchang receives 112 mm (4.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn. Also, May to December is the rainy season in Hat Yai.

Should I visit Hat Yai or Pyeongchang in the Winter?

The winter brings many poeple to Hat Yai as well as Pyeongchang. Hat Yai attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.

Be prepared for some very cold days in Pyeongchang. Hat Yai is much warmer than Pyeongchang in the winter. The daily temperature in Hat Yai averages around 28°C (82°F) in January, and Pyeongchang fluctuates around 0°C (33°F).

People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Hat Yai this time of the year. In the winter, Hat Yai often gets more sunshine than Pyeongchang. Hat Yai gets 221 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Pyeongchang receives 190 hours of full sun.

Hat Yai receives a lot of rain in the winter. Hat Yai usually gets more rain in January than Pyeongchang. Hat Yai gets 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain, while Pyeongchang receives 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain this time of the year. Also, January to April in Hat Yai is the dry season.

Should I visit Hat Yai or Pyeongchang in the Spring?

Both Pyeongchang and Hat Yai are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Hat Yai throughout the year.

In the spring, Hat Yai is much warmer than Pyeongchang. Typically, the spring temperatures in Hat Yai in April average around 30°C (85°F), and Pyeongchang averages at about 12°C (54°F).

It's quite sunny in Pyeongchang. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Hat Yai. Hat Yai usually receives more sunshine than Pyeongchang during spring. Hat Yai gets 265 hours of sunny skies, while Pyeongchang receives 204 hours of full sun in the spring.

In April, Hat Yai usually receives less rain than Pyeongchang. Hat Yai gets 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Pyeongchang receives 77 mm (3 in) of rain each month for the spring. The dry season in Hat Yai is January to April. The rainy season in Hat Yai is May to December.

Typical Weather for Pyeongchang and Hat Yai