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

Should you visit Koh Lipe or Pyeongchang?

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

Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Koh Lipe and Pyeongchang can help you decide which place is right for you.

Where Should I go: Koh Lipe or Pyeongchang?

Koh Lipe

Ko Lipe used to be one of Thailand's most gorgeous hidden treasures. While it's still breathtaking, it's certainly not hidden anymore. With a small community of approximately 700 chow lair, or sea gypsies, this region is doing its best to maintain the beauty of its culture and beaches despite the influx of tourism. The rapid development has seen additions of concrete cafes and travel agencies. There are still rich, cultural gems to find in Ko Lipe - you just have to be willing to wander.

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

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

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

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

Should I visit Koh Lipe or Pyeongchang in the Summer?

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

Koh Lipe is a little warmer than Pyeongchang in the summer. The daily temperature in Koh Lipe averages around 27°C (81°F) in July, and Pyeongchang fluctuates around 24°C (76°F).

It's quite rainy in Pyeongchang. Koh Lipe receives a lot of rain in the summer. Koh Lipe usually gets more rain in July than Pyeongchang. Koh Lipe gets 269 mm (10.6 in) of rain, while Pyeongchang receives 217 mm (8.5 in) of rain this time of the year.

Should I visit Koh Lipe or Pyeongchang in the Autumn?

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

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

It rains a lot this time of the year in Pyeongchang. It's quite rainy in Koh Lipe. In October, Koh Lipe usually receives more rain than Pyeongchang. Koh Lipe gets 281 mm (11.1 in) of rain, while Pyeongchang receives 112 mm (4.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn. The dry season in Koh Lipe is December to April. The rainy season in Koh Lipe is May to October.

Should I visit Koh Lipe or Pyeongchang in the Winter?

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

Pyeongchang can be very cold during winter. In January, Koh Lipe is generally much warmer than Pyeongchang. Daily temperatures in Koh Lipe average around 27°C (80°F), and Pyeongchang fluctuates around 0°C (33°F).

Koh Lipe usually gets less rain in January than Pyeongchang. Koh Lipe gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Pyeongchang receives 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain this time of the year.

Should I visit Koh Lipe or Pyeongchang in the Spring?

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

Koh Lipe is much warmer than Pyeongchang in the spring. The daily temperature in Koh Lipe averages around 29°C (85°F) in April, and Pyeongchang fluctuates around 12°C (54°F).

Koh Lipe gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In April, Koh Lipe usually receives more rain than Pyeongchang. Koh Lipe gets 124 mm (4.9 in) of rain, while Pyeongchang receives 77 mm (3 in) of rain each month for the spring. December to April in Koh Lipe is the dry season. Also, May to October is the rainy season in Koh Lipe.

Typical Weather for Pyeongchang and Koh Lipe