Mid-Range Travel Guide: Jeju

Accommodation

$60-150 per night

Private rooms in mid-range hotels, boutique guesthouses, and comfortable pension accommodations

Food & Dining

$35-75 per day

Mix of local restaurants, casual dining, hotel breakfasts, and some specialty Jeju cuisine

Transportation

$20-55 per day

Rental scooters, mix of buses and taxis, and some car rental for day trips

Activities

$45-90 per day

Paid attractions, guided tours, theme parks, and cultural experiences

Eat at traditional markets and local neighborhoods instead of tourist areas (typically 40-60% cheaper)

Use public buses for transportation instead of taxis (usually 70-80% savings)

Visit free natural attractions like Hallasan trails and public beaches rather than paid theme parks

Book accommodation directly with guesthouses rather than through international booking sites (often 15-25% cheaper)

Shop for snacks and drinks at convenience stores instead of tourist shops (typically 50-70% less expensive)

Travel during shoulder seasons for accommodation discounts of 20-40%

Pack your own hiking gear instead of renting at tourist sites (saves $15-30 per day)

Relying entirely on taxis for transportation (can cost 3-5x more than public buses and rental options)

Eating only in hotel restaurants and tourist districts (typically 100-150% markup over local establishments)

Booking last-minute accommodation during peak seasons (often 50-100% higher than advance bookings)

Not researching free hiking trails and natural attractions (missing 40-60% of Jeju's best experiences that cost nothing)