Mid-Range Travel Guide: Gyeongju

Accommodation

$60-140 per night

Private rooms in mid-range hotels, traditional hanok guesthouses, boutique accommodations

Food & Dining

$35-70 per day

Mix of local restaurants, traditional Korean dining, occasional tourist area meals

Transportation

$15-40 per day

Combination of public transport, taxis for convenience, rental bicycles

Activities

$30-80 per day

Paid historical sites, guided tours, cultural experiences, museum entries

Eat at local markets and street food stalls instead of tourist restaurant areas (typically 60-80% cheaper)

Use public buses consistently instead of taxis for transportation (usually 70-85% savings)

Visit temples and historical sites early morning when many offer free or reduced admission

Book accommodation outside peak cherry blossom and autumn seasons for 30-50% lower rates

Purchase combination tickets for multiple historical sites rather than individual entries (typically 20-40% savings)

Shop for snacks and drinks at convenience stores rather than tourist areas (usually 40-60% cheaper)

Use bicycle rentals for local transport instead of taxis (generally 80-90% cost reduction)

Eating exclusively in tourist areas near major attractions (typically costs 100-200% more than local areas)

Taking taxis for all transportation instead of using efficient public bus system (usually 4-6x more expensive)

Booking accommodation last-minute during peak seasons without price comparison (often 50-100% markup)

Paying for guided tours of sites that are easily explored independently with free information available