Seoul 5-day itinerary — Budget

South Korea · 2 travelers · 4 nights · fixed USD estimates

Estimated total for two: $484(excluding flights) · about $97/day

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Here is a ready-made 5-day budget plan for Seoul for two: a day-by-day programme balancing headline sights, old-town markets and recovery time, with per-day cost estimates built from fixed local average prices — one hotel room for 4 nights, food and activities for two, and group transport.

Day	Plan	Estimated cost
1	Arrival in Seoul Land, transfer to your hotel in Seoul and check in Short rest after the flight, then a first dinner at a nearby local restaurant An easy evening walk around the neighbourhood to get your bearings in Seoul	$73calculate in the tool
2	Seoul's headline sights A full morning at Seoul's most famous attraction (book tickets ahead) Light lunch near the sight, then wander the surrounding area A museum or gallery after noon, then evening coffee at a well-known café	$118calculate in the tool
3	A cultural day in Seoul Start at a heritage house or exhibition, then a local craft workshop or show Lunch at an old family restaurant in Seoul's old town Pick up authentic souvenirs from Seoul's markets before heading back	$118calculate in the tool
4	Full-day trip outside the city Morning departure to the nearest nature spot or resort town around Seoul Destination activities: nature, coast, or a mountain village depending on season Return by evening and a light dinner near the hotel	$118calculate in the tool
5	Last hours in Seoul One last breakfast, double-check belongings, and check out A mall or market stop near the airport route out of Seoul Depart with rush-hour traffic factored in	$57calculate in the tool

Estimated trip total (excluding flights)

$484

Per person: $242 · Couple: $484

≈ 484 $ (USD) · approximate FX

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FAQ

How much does a 5-day trip to Seoul cost?

A 5-day budget trip for two is estimated at about $484 USD (hotel, food, transport and activities, excluding flights), i.e. roughly $242 per person.

What is the daily cost in Seoul?

The average day for two runs about $97; arrival and departure days cost less than full sightseeing days.

When is the best time to visit Seoul?

Seoul is busiest in spring (April) and autumn (October); July is rainy with a hot humid summer, and the cold winter is cheaper.