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

Should you visit Koh Chang or Pyeongchang?

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

If you're trying to decide where to visit between Koh Chang or Pyeongchang, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.

Where Should I go: Koh Chang or Pyeongchang?

Koh Chang

Most people pick Thailand for their destination because they're anxious to collapse on a breathtaking beach. If that is you, Ko Chang does not disappoint. As one the country's most beautiful islands, Ko Chang is full of white beaches and incredible wildlife. Beware, though, you're not the only one with Ko Chang in mind. During the high season, the island can become quite crowded with tourists.

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 Adventure Tours to Thailand, The Best Eco Tours in 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 Koh Chang and Pyeongchang, we can see that Pyeongchang is more expensive. And not only is Koh Chang much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Koh Chang would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Koh Chang 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 Koh Chang.

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

When is the best time to visit Koh Chang or Pyeongchang?

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

Should I visit Koh Chang or Pyeongchang in the Summer?

Both Pyeongchang and Koh Chang are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Koh Chang throughout the year.

Koh Chang is a little warmer than Pyeongchang in the summer. The daily temperature in Koh Chang averages around 28°C (82°F) in July, and Pyeongchang fluctuates around 24°C (76°F).

Koh Chang usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Pyeongchang during summer. Koh Chang gets 143 hours of sunny skies, while Pyeongchang receives 144 hours of full sun in the summer.

It rains a lot this time of the year in Pyeongchang. It's quite rainy in Koh Chang. In July, Koh Chang usually receives more rain than Pyeongchang. Koh Chang gets 440 mm (17.3 in) of rain, while Pyeongchang receives 217 mm (8.5 in) of rain each month for the summer.

Should I visit Koh Chang or Pyeongchang in the Autumn?

Both Pyeongchang and Koh Chang during the autumn are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Koh Chang because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.

In the autumn, Koh Chang is much warmer than Pyeongchang. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Koh Chang in October average around 27°C (81°F), and Pyeongchang averages at about 15°C (60°F).

In the autumn, Koh Chang often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Pyeongchang. Koh Chang gets 193 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Pyeongchang receives 185 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 Koh Chang. Koh Chang usually gets more rain in October than Pyeongchang. Koh Chang gets 280 mm (11 in) of rain, while Pyeongchang receives 112 mm (4.4 in) of rain this time of the year. November to February is the dry season in Koh Chang. June to October is the rainy season in Koh Chang.

Should I visit Koh Chang or Pyeongchang in the Winter?

The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Koh Chang and Pyeongchang. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Koh Chang year-round.

Pyeongchang can get quite cold in the winter. In January, Koh Chang is generally much warmer than Pyeongchang. Daily temperatures in Koh Chang average around 26°C (79°F), and Pyeongchang fluctuates around 0°C (33°F).

In Koh Chang, it's very sunny this time of the year. Koh Chang usually receives more sunshine than Pyeongchang during winter. Koh Chang gets 282 hours of sunny skies, while Pyeongchang receives 190 hours of full sun in the winter.

In January, Koh Chang usually receives less rain than Pyeongchang. Koh Chang gets 12 mm (0.5 in) of rain, while Pyeongchang receives 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain each month for the winter. November to February in Koh Chang is the dry season.

Should I visit Koh Chang or Pyeongchang in the Spring?

The spring brings many poeple to Koh Chang as well as Pyeongchang. Koh Chang attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.

Koh Chang is much warmer than Pyeongchang in the spring. The daily temperature in Koh Chang averages around 29°C (84°F) in April, and Pyeongchang fluctuates around 12°C (54°F).

The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Pyeongchang. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Koh Chang this time of the year. In the spring, Koh Chang often gets more sunshine than Pyeongchang. Koh Chang gets 247 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Pyeongchang receives 204 hours of full sun.

Koh Chang receives a lot of rain in the spring. Koh Chang usually gets more rain in April than Pyeongchang. Koh Chang gets 111 mm (4.4 in) of rain, while Pyeongchang receives 77 mm (3 in) of rain this time of the year. June to October in Koh Chang is the rainy season.

Typical Weather for Pyeongchang and Koh Chang