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

Should you visit Nakhon Ratchasima or Pyeongchang?

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

If you're trying to decide where to visit between Nakhon Ratchasima 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: Nakhon Ratchasima or Pyeongchang?

Nakhon Ratchasima

If you're planning on traveling from Bangkok to Isaan, you'll likely make Nakhon Ratchasima your pit stop or home base. However, there is so much more to this sprawling metropolis than just a layover. Underneath the chaos of it all, is a charming and traditional Thai city.

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

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

When is the best time to visit Nakhon Ratchasima or Pyeongchang?

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

Should I visit Nakhon Ratchasima or Pyeongchang in the Summer?

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

In July, Nakhon Ratchasima is generally a little warmer than Pyeongchang. Daily temperatures in Nakhon Ratchasima average around 30°C (86°F), and Pyeongchang fluctuates around 24°C (76°F).

It rains a lot this time of the year in Pyeongchang. It's quite rainy in Nakhon Ratchasima. In July, Nakhon Ratchasima usually receives less rain than Pyeongchang. Nakhon Ratchasima gets 123 mm (4.8 in) of rain, while Pyeongchang receives 217 mm (8.5 in) of rain each month for the summer.

Should I visit Nakhon Ratchasima or Pyeongchang in the Autumn?

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

Nakhon Ratchasima is much warmer than Pyeongchang in the autumn. The daily temperature in Nakhon Ratchasima averages around 28°C (82°F) in October, and Pyeongchang fluctuates around 15°C (60°F).

Pyeongchang gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Nakhon Ratchasima. Nakhon Ratchasima usually gets more rain in October than Pyeongchang. Nakhon Ratchasima gets 152 mm (6 in) of rain, while Pyeongchang receives 112 mm (4.4 in) of rain this time of the year.

Should I visit Nakhon Ratchasima or Pyeongchang in the Winter?

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

Pyeongchang can get quite cold in the winter. In the winter, Nakhon Ratchasima is much warmer than Pyeongchang. Typically, the winter temperatures in Nakhon Ratchasima in January average around 25°C (77°F), and Pyeongchang averages at about 0°C (33°F).

In January, Nakhon Ratchasima usually receives less rain than Pyeongchang. Nakhon Ratchasima gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Pyeongchang receives 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain each month for the winter.

Should I visit Nakhon Ratchasima or Pyeongchang in the Spring?

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

Nakhon Ratchasima can become quite hot in the spring. In April, Nakhon Ratchasima is generally much warmer than Pyeongchang. Daily temperatures in Nakhon Ratchasima average around 31°C (89°F), and Pyeongchang fluctuates around 12°C (54°F).

Nakhon Ratchasima usually gets less rain in April than Pyeongchang. Nakhon Ratchasima gets 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Pyeongchang receives 77 mm (3 in) of rain this time of the year.

Typical Weather for Pyeongchang and Nakhon Ratchasima