A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Pyeongchang vs. Fiordland National Park for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Pyeongchang or Fiordland National Park?

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

If you're trying to decide where to visit between Pyeongchang or Fiordland National Park, 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: Pyeongchang or Fiordland National Park?

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.

Fiordland National Park

One of UNESCO's World Heritage Sites, Fiordland National Park is New Zealand's largest park, as well as one of the largest in the world. Although it may be the largest, it is the least explored park in the country. The park takes up the southwest region of the south island. The Department of Conservation manages the park (like all of the other parks in the country) and they try to keep development minimal in efforts to protect the environment and manage human activity. When visiting the park, prepare for rain as the park as over 200 days of rain per year.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Seoul, The Best 10-Day Tours from Seoul, The Best Eco Tours in New Zealand, and The Best Thrill-Seeking Tours in New Zealand.


Which place is cheaper, Fiordland National Park or Pyeongchang?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

The average daily cost (per person) in Pyeongchang is $133, while the average daily cost in Fiordland National Park is $113. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Pyeongchang and Fiordland National Park in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Pyeongchang $61
    Fiordland National Park $48
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Pyeongchang $122
    Fiordland National Park $96
Compare Hotels in Pyeongchang and Fiordland National Park

Looking for a hotel in Pyeongchang or Fiordland National Park? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.

Hotels in Pyeongchang


Hotels in Fiordland National Park


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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Pyeongchang Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Pyeongchang $24
    Fiordland National Park $41

Is it cheaper to fly into Pyeongchang or Fiordland National Park?

Prices for flights to both Fiordland National Park and Pyeongchang change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.





Food
  • Food Meals for one day
    Pyeongchang $47
    Fiordland National Park $39

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Pyeongchang $50
    Fiordland National Park $20

Tours and Activities in Pyeongchang

For Pyeongchang, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • Alpensia 2D1N Ski Lift Tour: $141
  • Balwangsan Cable Car & Samyang Ranch One Day Tour: $78

Tours and Activities in Fiordland National Park

For Fiordland National Park, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • Milford Sound: Premium Small Group Cruise with Canape Lunch: $404
  • Te Anau: River Jet Boat and Bike Ride Tour with Local Guide: $139

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Pyeongchang $8.69
    Fiordland National Park $8.03


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Pyeongchang and Fiordland National Park, we can see that Pyeongchang is more expensive. And not only is Fiordland National Park much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Pyeongchang is in Asia and Fiordland National Park is in Pacific, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Fiordland National Park would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Fiordland National Park 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 Fiordland National Park.

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